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Find out if you’re eligible for funding
Studying abroad is an exciting opportunity, but it also comes with financial considerations. Whether you’re a citizen of an EU country or beyond, there may be options available to help fund your studies.
Types of financial support available
- Government-funded scholarships and grants: These are national scholarships funded by the Dutch government, often awarded to non-EU/EEA students based on academic merit or national partnership agreements.
- Institutional scholarships: These are university-specific scholarships, typically funded by the universities themselves or through alumni donations and industry partnerships.
- Industry-funded scholarships: Some scholarships target students in specific fields (like high-tech or sustainable energy) or are funded by regional partnerships and innovation clusters.
- Grants or loans from your country: Don’t forget to explore financial aid or scholarship opportunities offered by your own government or local institutions that support studying abroad.
Tuition fees
Because scholarships and grants are limited and not guaranteed, you will likely need to cover (at least part of) the costs yourself. In that case, it’s important to be aware that tuition fees in the Netherlands vary based on your nationality, the university you choose, and the specific Master’s programme.
- EU-EFTA students likely have to pay the statutory tuition fee: € 2695 per year (academic year 2026/2027).
- Non EU/EFTA students likely have to pay the institutional tuition fee: fees can range from from € 18,000 to over € 25,000 (academic year 2026/2027).
Always check the exact costs on the university’s website and factor in additional living expenses when planning your budget.
