Study in Netherlands

30 universities found

Why study in Netherlands?

The Netherlands is renowned for its extensive English-taught programs — over 2,000 degree programs are available in English. Tuition for non-EU students ranges from €6,000 to €20,000 per year. Dutch education combines theory with practical application and has strong ties to industry.

To apply, submit your documents through Studielink and confirm English proficiency (IELTS 6.0–6.5 or TOEFL 80+). Most programs have a deadline of April 1.

Top universities include the University of Amsterdam, TU Delft, Leiden University, and Erasmus University Rotterdam. The Holland Scholarship provides partial funding for international students.

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Top universities in Netherlands

University of Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is a large public research university founded in 1632. It has over 40,000 students and 6,000 staff and is the biggest university in the Netherlands. It has seven facu

Ranking: 1 | Country: Netherlands

Delft University of Technology

Delft, Netherlands

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is the Netherlands' oldest and largest technical university, established in 1842. Located in Delft, Netherlands, it is a prestigious public research universit

Ranking: 2 | Country: Netherlands

Leiden University

Leiden, Netherlands

Leiden University is the oldest public research university in the Netherlands, founded in 1575. It has a strong international reputation for research and education across seven faculties, including Hu

Ranking: 3 | Country: Netherlands

Utrecht University

Utrecht, Netherlands

Utrecht University is a leading public research university in the Netherlands, founded in 1636. It is one of Europe’s top universities, known for its high-quality research and education across seven f

Ranking: 4 | Country: Netherlands

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is a leading public research university located in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Founded in 1913, it is internationally recognised for its strong focus on economics, busin

Ranking: 5 | Country: Netherlands

University of Groningen

Groningen, Netherlands

The University of Groningen, located in Groningen, Netherlands, is one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious research universities, founded in 1614. It offers a wide range of programs across science

Ranking: 6 | Country: Netherlands

Eindhoven University of Technology

Eindhoven, Netherlands

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is a leading public research university located in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, with a strong focus on engineering, technology, and innovation. Established in

Ranking: 7 | Country: Netherlands

Maastricht University

Maastricht, Netherlands

Maastricht University (UM) is a public research university founded in 1976 in Maastricht, Netherlands. It is known for its innovative Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach, where students work in smal

Ranking: 8 | Country: Netherlands

Radboud University Nijmegen

Nijmegen, Netherlands

Radboud University Nijmegen is a public research university in the Netherlands, known for its strong emphasis on research and interdisciplinary education across sciences, social sciences, humanities a

Ranking: 9 | Country: Netherlands

Tilburg University

Tilburg, Netherlands

Tilburg University is a public research university in Tilburg, Netherlands, founded in 1927. It is internationally recognized for its strong focus on social sciences, economics, business, law, and dat

Ranking: 10 | Country: Netherlands

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) is a public research university established in 1880 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is known for its interdisciplinary approach and strong emphasis on researc

Ranking: 11 | Country: Netherlands

University of Twente

Enschede, Netherlands

The University of Twente (UT) is a leading public research university located in Enschede, in the eastern Netherlands. Known for its entrepreneurial spirit and interdisciplinary approach, UT integrate

Ranking: 12 | Country: Netherlands

Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen, Netherlands

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is a leading public research institution in the Netherlands, founded in 1918 and located in Wageningen. It is globally renowned for its focus on life sciences, a

Ranking: 13 | Country: Netherlands

Open Universiteit

Heerlen, Netherlands

Open Universiteit (Open University of the Netherlands) is a public distance-learning university established in 1984 and headquartered in Heerlen, Netherlands. It specializes in flexible, part-time hig

Ranking: 14 | Country: Netherlands

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS) is a large public university of applied sciences located in Amsterdam, founded in 1993. It focuses on practice-oriented education, offering around 80 pr

Ranking: 15 | Country: Netherlands

Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences is a public university of applied sciences located in Rotterdam, one of the Netherlands’ major economic and logistics hubs. Founded in 1988, it offers a wide r

Ranking: 16 | Country: Netherlands

The Hague University of Applied Sciences

The Hague, Netherlands

The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) is a public university of applied sciences located in The Hague, Netherlands, founded in 1987. It offers a wide range of bachelor’s and master’s progra

Ranking: 17 | Country: Netherlands

Fontys University of Applied Sciences

Eindhoven, Netherlands

Fontys University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands, with campuses in Eindhoven, Tilburg, and Venlo. It offers practice-oriented bachelor’s

Ranking: 18 | Country: Netherlands

Saxion University of Applied Sciences

Deventer, Netherlands

Saxion University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands, with campuses in Deventer, Enschede, and Apeldoorn. It offers practice-oriented bachelo

Ranking: 19 | Country: Netherlands

Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen

Groningen, Netherlands

Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen (Hanze UAS) is the largest university of applied sciences in the northern Netherlands, located in Groningen with additional locations in Assen and Leeuwa

Ranking: 20 | Country: Netherlands

HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht

Utrecht, Netherlands

HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (HU) is a large vocational university in Utrecht, Netherlands, with over 35,000 students from around 100 nationalities. It offers professionally oriented bach

Ranking: 21 | Country: Netherlands

Inholland University of Applied Sciences

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Inholland University of Applied Sciences is a public university of applied sciences in the Netherlands with campuses in cities such as Amsterdam, Haarlem, Delft, Alkmaar, and The Hague. Established in

Ranking: 22 | Country: Netherlands

NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences

Leeuwarden, Netherlands

NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences is a Dutch institution of applied sciences with campuses in the Netherlands and abroad. It focuses on practice-oriented education, combining academic theory

Ranking: 23 | Country: Netherlands

Avans University of Applied Sciences

Breda, Netherlands

Avans University of Applied Sciences is a leading public university of applied sciences in the Netherlands, officially established in 2004 through the merger of several institutions with roots dating

Ranking: 24 | Country: Netherlands

Zuyd University of Applied Sciences

Heerlen, Netherlands

Zuyd University of Applied Sciences is a public university of applied sciences in the south of the Netherlands, with campuses in Heerlen, Maastricht, and Sittard. Established in 2002 through a merger

Ranking: 25 | Country: Netherlands

Windesheim University of Applied Sciences

Zwolle, Netherlands

Windesheim University of Applied Sciences is a leading public university of applied sciences in the Netherlands, with main campuses in Zwolle and Almere. Established in 1986, it is consistently ranked

Ranking: 26 | Country: Netherlands

HAN University of Applied Sciences

Nijmegen, Netherlands

HAN University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands, with campuses in Nijmegen and Arnhem. It offers practice-based bachelor’s and master’s deg

Ranking: 27 | Country: Netherlands

Breda University of Applied Sciences

Breda, Netherlands

Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas) is a public university of applied sciences in Breda, Netherlands, with roots dating back to 1966. It specializes in domain-focused education in fields such

Ranking: 28 | Country: Netherlands

Amsterdam University of the Arts

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam University of the Arts (AHK) is a public institution founded in 1987 in Amsterdam, bringing together several prestigious academies in music, theatre, dance, film, architecture, and visual ar

Ranking: 29 | Country: Netherlands