English-taught master's degrees in Netherlands
There are 280 master's programmes taught in English in Netherlands, across 13 universities. All counts come from the official catalogue — no estimates.
280English master's programmes
13Universities
€2,694Typical EU tuition/yr
€978Living costs/mo
Where to study
| University | City | English master's programmes | English-taught programmes | Research rank (EU) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Amsterdam | Amsterdam | 48 | 103 | #20 |
| Utrecht University | Utrecht | 44 | 84 | #18 |
| University of Groningen | Groningen | 41 | 83 | #8 |
| Leiden University | Leiden | 32 | 63 | #39 |
| Radboud University Nijmegen | Nijmegen | 31 | 65 | #17 |
| Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam | Amsterdam | 31 | 67 | #46 |
| Tilburg University | Tilburg | 18 | 34 | #296 |
| Erasmus University Rotterdam | Rotterdam | 11 | 27 | #87 |
| Maastricht University | Maastricht | 11 | 22 | #88 |
| Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences | Amsterdam | 10 | 52 | #350 |
| Delft University of Technology | Delft | 1 | 14 | #102 |
| Eindhoven University of Technology | Eindhoven | 1 | 10 | #110 |
| University of Twente | Enschede | 1 | 10 | #169 |
Example programmes
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I do an English-taught master's in Netherlands?
- Yes — the official catalogue lists 280 English-taught master's programmes at 13 universities in Netherlands.
- What does a master's in Netherlands cost?
- EU/EEA students typically pay around €2,694 per year at universities in our index. Individual programmes can differ. Non-EU tuition at universities in our index is usually €13,000 per year. Medicine and business programmes often cost more. Full breakdown: Cost of studying in Netherlands.
Last updated 2026-08-13.