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USAThe costs of studying and living in the Netherlands can vary quite a bit depending on a range of factors. The main components of your costs broadly split into your tuition fees and your living expenses. Let’s have a look at both.
Tuition Fees
Based on
The University
Generally, the bigger and more prestigious the university, the higher the tuition fee
Your Program
Technical and highly resource-intensive programs can be more expensive
Your Study Level
Generally, bachelor’s programs tend to be more expensive in comparison to postgraduate programs because of the longer course duration
Location of the University
The higher the cost of living in the city (and location within the city) where the university is located, the higher tuition fees tend to be
Tuition Fee Ranges
*for the 25 academic year
Public, out-of-state
€2,530 per year
*average
to
Private
€8,000 per year per year
*average
EU Student Support & Loans
Financial assistance for European Union students
Dutch Student Finance (Studiefinanciering)
EU/EEA students are eligible for Dutch student finance support, which includes:
✓ Tuition Fee Loan
Covers your entire tuition fee amount
✓ Living Costs Loan
Additional support for living expenses
✓ Work Requirement
Must work minimum 56 hours per month
✓ Graduation Benefit
Loan becomes a gift if you graduate within 10 years
Cost of Living
Your costs of living in the Netherlands as an international student depend on a variety of factors. Location is one of the biggest factors influencing your monthly expenses – for example, you may need a bigger budget to cover your costs in Amsterdam than in a smaller town like Enschede. Your accommodation type, spending on meals, transport, lifestyle, etc. all factor into your living expenses.
Costs of living depend on
The City
Location in City
Accommodation Type
Transport
Lifestyle
Spending on Meals
Miscellaneous Expenses
(mobile plans, gym memberships, subscriptions)
Clothing
Social Activities
(e.g., movies, concerts, sports events, nights out)