Low tuition
English-taught
Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €2,694
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master
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Tuition-Free Universities in Netherlands
Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA)
- Universities to explore
- 17
- Mandatory university cost / year
- €2,694
- Currency
- EUR
- Academic year
- 2026/2027
Tuition rules for EU citizens
EU/EEA students pay the government-set statutory tuition fee at Dutch public universities: €2,694 for the 2026-2027 academic year for full-time study. Non-EU/EEA students pay the higher institutional fee.
Public universities
Statutory fee applies for EU/EEA.
Private universities
Private institutions set their own fees.
By degree level
- Bachelor's: Statutory fee applies.
- Master's: Statutory fee applies (some programmes are institutional-fee only).
- PhD: PhD candidates are usually employed and pay no tuition.
English-taught programmes
Very large English-taught catalogue at Bachelor's and Master's level.
Mandatory fees
No separate mandatory semester fee beyond the statutory tuition fee; some institutions add small administrative costs.
Estimated mandatory university cost per year: €2,694.
Admission system & application process
Direct university portals and Studielink (national enrolment).
Residency conditions
Statutory fee depends on nationality/residency conditions (EU/EEA/Swiss or qualifying residence permit).
Language requirements
English-taught programmes require English proof; Dutch-taught programmes require Dutch proof.
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- ≈ October
- Applications close
- 1 May (EU/EEA) — some programmes 15 January
- Document submission
- Certified copies + translations; register via Studielink, then upload to the institution.
- Note
- Selection procedures may add earlier deadlines.
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle — verify the exact deadline on the official admissions page.
Living costs, housing & scholarships
- Living costs (approx.)
- €900–€1,300 / month
- Student housing
- Housing is scarce — start very early; student housing corporations plus the private market.
- Scholarships
- Holland Scholarship and university awards for non-EU; EU/EEA pay the statutory fee.
- EU/EEA mobility
- As an EU/EEA citizen you do not need a visa or residence permit to study here; register with the local authorities after arrival. Non-EU/EEA students need a visa/residence permit.
Living-cost figures are approximate (2026 estimates) and separate from the mandatory university cost above.
Universities in our database (17)
Low tuition
English-taught
Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €2,694
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €2,694
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €2,694
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €2,694
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €2,694
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
Statutory fee applies to EU/EEA (per enrolment)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master
Low tuition
English-taught
Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €2,694
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €2,694
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master
Low tuition
English-taught
Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €2,694
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master
Low tuition
English-taught
Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €2,694
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €2,694
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €2,694
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €2,694
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €2,694
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €2,694
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Low tuition
English-taught
Statutory fee ≈ €2,694 for 2026-2027 (EU/EEA)
- Mandatory cost / yr
- €2,694
- Degree levels
- Bachelor · Master · PhD
Always verify. Tuition rules may change. Always verify current fees and admission requirements on the university's official website before applying.
Official sources
- Study in NL – Tuition fees
https://www.studyinnl.org/