Tuition fees

Higher education in the Netherlands is not for
free, although it is heavily subsidized by the
Dutch government in an attempt to make their
higher education more affordable than the one in
UK or US.

In general, Dutch universities and institutes offer
a plethora of programs that start at
approximately 1.600 euros per year for EU/EEA
students (younger than 30 years old). The
amount of tuition fee may (slightly) vary
depending on the type of program as well as and
the university, and it is (much) higher for non
EU/EEA students. As expected, nearly all
Master programs tend to be quite expensive too.

You can find the exact amount of tuition fees for
the program of your interest here.


Useful links

› In case that you are a foreign student, visit
GrantFinder, the Dutch scholarship search
engine.
› Find out if you eligible for a scholarship here.
› Scholarships offered by European and Dutch
organizations.
› For student loans check IB-Groep.

Funding & Scholarships

The Worldwide Cost of Living Survey provided
by the Economist Intelligence Unit clearly
demonstrates that the cost of living in the
Netherlands is more affordable compared to
other European countries.

Apart from scholarships in the Netherlands or in
your home country, there are also:

Loan tuition fees (maximum 1.500 euros
annually, interest-free):
› for EU/EEA, or Switzerland citizens
› under 30 years old
› must be enrolled for a full-time course at a
recognized institute
› have BSN as well as a bank account.

Study Grant (loan, grand and public transport
pass) if you are:
› living in the Netherlands (not necessarily
Dutch)
› under 30 years old
› enrolled for a full-time or (Dual HBO) course at
a recognized institute.