University fees in the Netherlands in 2026
A detailed analysis of the tuition fees of the 61 institutions in the Netherlands that published their fees: bachelor, master, doctorate, public vs private.
Fee summary in the Netherlands
According to our data, the average bachelor fee in the Netherlands is 13,100 EUR per year, for the 39 universities that published their fees. Costs vary considerably by institution, field of study and public or private status.
The most attractive bachelor fee starts at 5,030 EUR per year, with a maximum observed of 24,950 EUR per year. This range illustrates the gap that can exist between public institutions and private schools.
Fees by study level
Bachelor's degree
Based on 39 universities
From
5,030
EUR
Average
13,100
EUR
Up to
24,950
EUR
Master's degree
Based on 22 universities
From
7,990
EUR
Average
16,334
EUR
Up to
24,500
EUR
Public vs Private — Bachelor fees
Average bachelor fee
Minimum bachelor fee
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Cheapest universitiesFrequently asked questions about fees in the Netherlands
How much does a bachelor's degree cost in the Netherlands?
A bachelor's degree in the Netherlands costs between 5,030 and 24,950 EUR per year, with an average of 13,100 EUR, depending on the institution and field.
Are public universities cheaper in the Netherlands?
Yes, generally. On average, a bachelor's degree costs 12,002 EUR at a public university versus 16,287 EUR in the private sector, a difference of 35.7%.
How much does a master's or doctorate cost in the Netherlands?
For a master's, fees range from 7,990 to 24,500 EUR per year. No doctorate fee published.
Do these amounts include all fees?
No. The fees shown correspond to the tuition announced by the institutions. Application, housing, living and insurance costs remain the student's responsibility and vary by city and lifestyle.
Universities included in this analysis
The 61 universities in the Netherlands that published their minimum bachelor fees. Only the first 30 are shown — use the button to reveal more.
Leiden University of Applied Sciences
De Haagse Hogeschool
VIAA University of Applied Sciences
Hanze University of Applied Sciences
Iselinge University of Applied Sciences
The Hague University of Applied Sciences
Fontys University of Applied Sciences
Notenboom Academy
Islamic University of Applied Sciences Rotterdam
Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
HZ University of Applied Sciences
Utrecht University
TIAS School for Business and Society
HAN University of Applied Sciences
Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
Utrecht University of Applied Sciences
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Open University of the Netherlands
BSN Academy
IHE Delft Institute of Higher Education
Gerrit Rietveld Academy
Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences
Driestar University of Applied Sciences
Amsterdam University of the Arts
Webster University Leiden
Aeres University of Applied Sciences
Marnix Academie
Windesheim University of Applied Sciences
Saxion University of Applied Sciences