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Universities in the Netherlands

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Looking to study at a university in the Netherlands? Find your perfect study programme with our list of research universities, universities of applied science (hogescholen) and private universities in the Netherlands.

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Delft University of Technology (TU)

Delft University of Technology (TU)

Originally founded in 1842 as a royal academy for civil engineers, TU Delft has grown into one of the Netherlands’ premier technological universities.... show more

Delft
Research universities
Eindhoven University of Technology (TUe)

Eindhoven University of Technology (TUe)

Eindhoven University of Technology specialises in engineering science and technology, with an emphasis on translating results into real innovations th... show more

Eindhoven
Research universities
Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR)

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR)

Named after the famous Dutch Renaissance humanist and theologian, Erasmus University Rotterdam began as a school of commerce in 1913, later incorporat... show more

Rotterdam
Research universities
Leiden University

Leiden University

Leiden was the Netherlands’ first university, founded in 1575, and is one of Europe's leading research universities. Its faculties include Archaeology... show more

Leiden
Research universities
Maastricht University (UM)

Maastricht University (UM)

Maastricht University, founded in 1976, has an international focus and specialises in three main areas: Life Sciences, Innovation and Governance. It a... show more

Maastricht
Research universities
Open University

Open University

The Open University offers Bachelor and Master programmes for distance learning, which is especially helpful for those who have trouble physically att... show more

Research universities
Radboud University Nijmegen (RU)

Radboud University Nijmegen (RU)

Radboud University is situated in Nijmegen, the oldest city in the Netherlands. It is an interdisciplinary research university with a focus on student... show more

Nijmegen
Research universities
Tilburg University (UvT)

Tilburg University (UvT)

Tilburg University specialises in social sciences and humanities, with faculties in Law, Humanities, Social and Behavioural Sciences and Theology. It ... show more

Tilburg
Research universities
University of Amsterdam (UvA)

University of Amsterdam (UvA)

The University of Amsterdam began in the Golden Age as a school to train students in trade and philosophy, the Netherlands’ great specialities of the ... show more

Amsterdam
Research universities
University of Groningen (RUG)

University of Groningen (RUG)

As well as having the distinction of being 400 years old, Groningen University also produced the first female student and first female lecturer in the... show more

Groningen
Research universities
University of Twente (UT)

University of Twente (UT)

The University of Twente has a focus on technology and behavioural and social sciences, a multidisciplinary approach that is designed to create scient... show more

Enschede
Research universities
Utrecht University (UU)

Utrecht University (UU)

Utrecht University is one of the highest-ranked universities in the Netherlands. A leading research institution, it also has the widest range of Engli... show more

Utrecht
Research universities
Vrije University Amsterdam (VU)

Vrije University Amsterdam (VU)

The Free University Amsterdam, founded in 1880, was originally only for Reformed Christians, but is now known for its open organisation and its emphas... show more

Amsterdam
Research universities
Wageningen University

Wageningen University

Wageningen University is the only university in the Netherlands that specialises in researching the links between healthy food and the living environm... show more

Wageningen
Research universities
Amsterdam Fashion Academy

Amsterdam Fashion Academy

Amsterdam Fashion Academy is a progressive, creative fashion school located in the heart of Amsterdam. It prioritises small class sizes and individual... show more

Amsterdam
Universities of applied science (hogescholen)
Avans University of Applied Sciences

Avans University of Applied Sciences

Founded in January 2004, Avans University of Applied Sciences is a well-ranked university of applied sciences with programmes taught in English in int... show more

's-Hertogenbosch, Tilburg
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Breda
Universities of applied science (hogescholen)
Aeres University of Applied Sciences

Aeres University of Applied Sciences

Aeres University of Applied Sciences is a professional education institute situated in the centre of the Netherlands, with a particular research and s... show more

Wageningen, Almere
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Dronten
Universities of applied science (hogescholen)
Christian University of Applied Sciences (CHE)

Christian University of Applied Sciences (CHE)

CHE is a Christian vocational univeristy located in Ede and offers courses in business administration, human resource management, communication, journ... show more

Ede Gld
Universities of applied science (hogescholen)
Fontys University of Applied Sciences

Fontys University of Applied Sciences

Located in the south of the Netherlands, Fontys University of Applied Sciences has three campuses in Eindhoven, Tilburg and Venlo. It offers courses i... show more

Eindhoven, Tilburg
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Venlo
Universities of applied science (hogescholen)
HAN University of Applied Sciences

HAN University of Applied Sciences

Spread over Arnhem and Nijmegen, HAN University of Applied Sciences combines theory with practical learning experiences in an international setting. H... show more

Arnhem, Nijmegen
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Doetinchem
Universities of applied science (hogescholen)
Hanze University Groningen

Hanze University Groningen

One of the oldest and largest universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands, the Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen offers a wide... show more

Groningen
Universities of applied science (hogescholen)
Hogeschool van Amsterdam - University of Applied Sciences

Hogeschool van Amsterdam - University of Applied Sciences

Focusing on urban and societal challenges, the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences educates students in a large selection of fields and disciplin... show more

Amsterdam
Universities of applied science (hogescholen)
Hogeschool Leiden - University of Applied Sciences

Hogeschool Leiden - University of Applied Sciences

Hogeschool Leiden offers small-scale education that supports students on their learning journey. Centering around themes such as youth, healthcare, ed... show more

Leiden
Universities of applied science (hogescholen)
Hogeschool Utrecht - University of Applied Sciences

Hogeschool Utrecht - University of Applied Sciences

Offering programmes in the fields of Communication and Media, Economics and Management, Education and Pedagogy, among others, the University of Applie... show more

Utrecht
Universities of applied science (hogescholen)
Hotelschool The Hague

Hotelschool The Hague

Are you professional, ambitious and do you want to work in an international business environment? Join Hotelschool The Hague for the Bachelor of Busin... show more

The Hague
Universities of applied science (hogescholen)
HZ University of Applied Sciences

HZ University of Applied Sciences

Collaborating closely with businesses and research centres, HZ University of Applied Sciences aims to be a valued institute in the areas of water, ene... show more

Vlissingen, Middelburg
Universities of applied science (hogescholen)
INHolland University of Applied Sciences

INHolland University of Applied Sciences

InHolland University of Applied Sciences has eight campuses spread over six cities in the Randstad area, namely Alkmaar, Amsterdam, Delft, The Hague, ... show more

Alkmaar, Amsterdam
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Delft, The Hague, Diemen, Dordrecht, Haarlem, Rotterdam
Universities of applied science (hogescholen)
Marnix Academie

Marnix Academie

As a specialised college in the field of education, the Marnix Academie is a training and knowledge institute for professionals in childcare, primary ... show more

Utrecht
Universities of applied science (hogescholen)
NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences

NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences

NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences has several campuses in the northern part of the Netherlands, including Leeuwarden, Emmen, Meppel and Tersc... show more

Leeuwarden, Emmen
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Meppel
Universities of applied science (hogescholen)
NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences

NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences

Formerly known as the National College for Tourism and Traffic (NHTV), Breda University of Applied Sciences is an international higher education insti... show more

Breda
Universities of applied science (hogescholen)
Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences

Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences

Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences has multiple campuses spread throughout the city of Rotterdam and offers a wide range of courses taught in En... show more

Rotterdam
Universities of applied science (hogescholen)
Saxion University of Applied Sciences

Saxion University of Applied Sciences

Saxion University of Applied Sciences has locations in Enschede, Deventer and Apeldoorn, and offers a large variety of study routes, from Ad Software ... show more

Enschede, Deventer
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Apeldoorn
Universities of applied science (hogescholen)
The Hague University of Applied Sciences

The Hague University of Applied Sciences

The Hague University of Applied Sciences does its part in working towards change with research in areas of expertise, including cyber security, digita... show more

The Hague, Delft
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Zoetermeer
Universities of applied science (hogescholen)
Van Hall-Larenstein University of Applied Sciences

Van Hall-Larenstein University of Applied Sciences

One of the most sustainable universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands, Van Hall-Larenstein University of Applied Sciences focuses on buildin... show more

Leeuwarden, Velp
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Arnhem
Universities of applied science (hogescholen)
Windesheim University of Applied Sciences

Windesheim University of Applied Sciences

Known for its personal approach, small classes and working closely with the business community and public institutes, Windesheim University of Applied... show more

Zwolle
Universities of applied science (hogescholen)
Amsterdam University of the Arts (AHK)

Amsterdam University of the Arts (AHK)

Training students for the international world of art, culture and heritage, the Amsterdam University of the Arts is made up of several academies, incl... show more

Amsterdam
Universities of the arts
ArtEZ University of the Arts

ArtEZ University of the Arts

ArtEZ University of Arts has locations in Arnhem, Enschede and Zwolle where students can take courses in visual art, architecture, fashion, design, mu... show more

Arnhem, Enschede
1 more
Zwolle
Universities of the arts
Codarts University of the Arts

Codarts University of the Arts

Codarts Rotterdam is a university of the arts in the Netherlands where talented students study their chosen craft in an international environment. Dan... show more

Rotterdam
Universities of the arts
Design Academy Eindhoven

Design Academy Eindhoven

One of the world’s leading design schools, Design Academy Eindhoven is known internationally for its renowned professors and alumni. After experimenti... show more

Eindhoven
Universities of the arts
Gerrit Rietveld Academie

Gerrit Rietveld Academie

Specialising in fine arts and design in Amsterdam, Gerrit Rietveld Academie is a small-scale university of applied sciences in the Netherlands that of... show more

Amsterdam
Universities of the arts
The Royal Conservatoire

The Royal Conservatoire

The oldest conservatoire in the Netherlands, the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague is an institute of music and dance. Not only does it offer higher ed... show more

The Hague
Universities of the arts
HKU University of the Arts

HKU University of the Arts

HKU University of Arts in Utrecht is a higher education institution focusing on the arts and media. It has a varied selection of courses divided over ... show more

Utrecht
Universities of the arts
Nyenrode Business University

Nyenrode Business University

Nyenrode Business University offers degree and executive education courses in business, management, accountancy, controlling and tax law, with locatio... show more

Breukelen, Amsterdam
1 more
The Hague
Private universities
TIAS School for Business and Society

TIAS School for Business and Society

TIAS School for Business and Society offers online learning as well as on-site classes at its campuses in Utrecht and Tilburg. The common themes of it... show more

Utrecht, Tilburg
Private universities
Webster University Leiden

Webster University Leiden

Webster Leiden is one of the international campuses of the American institute, Webster University. Webster University in Leiden offers a wide range of... show more

Leiden
Private universities
Amsterdam University College

Amsterdam University College

Teaching entirely in English, Amsterdam University College specialises in a Liberal Arts and Sciences programme that leads to a joint Bachelor’s (Hono... show more

Amsterdam
University colleges
Leiden University College The Hague

Leiden University College The Hague

Leiden University College The Hague is the international English-language Honours college of Leiden University. Located in The Hague, it offers a Libe... show more

The Hague
University colleges
University College Roosevelt

University College Roosevelt

Formerly known as Roosevelt Academy, University College Roosevelt is the small, honours undergraduate Liberal Arts and Sciences college of Utrecht Uni... show more

Middelburg
University colleges
University College Maastricht

University College Maastricht

A Liberal Arts and Sciences Honours college of Maastricht University, University College Maastricht provides small-scale and personalised Bachelor’s e... show more

Maastricht
University colleges
University College Utrecht

University College Utrecht

The first university college of the Netherlands, University College Utrecht is an English-language Liberal Arts and Sciences Bachelor’s degree program... show more

Utrecht
University colleges
University College Venlo

University College Venlo

University College Venlo is the second Liberal Arts and Sciences Honours college of Maastricht University. This English-language programme allows stud... show more

Maastricht
University colleges
Tio Business School

Tio Business School

Tio Business School is a private educational institution with campuses in Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Groningen, Hengelo, Rotterdam and Utrecht, as well as ... show more

Hengelo, Amsterdam
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Eindhoven, Groningen, Rotterdam, Utrecht
Private universities
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