Study Biology in the Netherlands

51 programmes in biology at 12 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students; 90% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 15,650 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 9,346 USD and 19,859 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Biology programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Bachelor in Biology University of Groningen Bachelor's 19,275 USD
Master in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology (joint degree UvA/VU) University of Amsterdam Master's 9,346 USD
Bachelor in Biology Radboud University Bachelor's 18,107 USD
Bachelor in Molecular and Biophysical Life Sciences Utrecht University Bachelor's 7,009 USD
Master in Animal Breeding and Genetics (double degree) Wageningen University and Research Master's 23,013 USD
Master in Marine Biology University of Groningen Master's 24,182 USD
Master in Microbiology Radboud University Master's 19,859 USD
Master in Biomedical Sciences: Medical Biology tracks University of Amsterdam Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Biology University of Groningen Master's 24,182 USD
Master in Systems Biology Maastricht University Master's 24,198 USD
Master in Biological Sciences University of Amsterdam Master's 12,000 USD
Master in Biological Sciences: General Biology (track) University of Amsterdam Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences Utrecht University Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Environmental Biology Utrecht University Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Genetics and Genomics Maastricht University Master's 24,198 USD
Master in Neurobiology Radboud University Master's 19,859 USD
Master in Human Biology Radboud University Master's 19,859 USD
Master in Biological Sciences: Evolution of Behaviour and Mind (track) University of Amsterdam Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Biological Sciences: Freshwater & Marine Biology (track) University of Amsterdam Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Cancer, Stem Cells and Developmental Biology Utrecht University Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Biology of Disease Utrecht University Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Adaptive Organisms Radboud University Master's 19,859 USD
Master in Biological Sciences: Green Life Sciences (track) University of Amsterdam Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Biological Sciences: Ecology and Evolution (track) University of Amsterdam Master's 9,346 USD

Biology in the Netherlands by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 9 7,982 USD 14,105 USD 17,908 USD
Master's 42 9,346 USD 15,650 USD 19,859 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Specialisations within biology

Biology 28 Life Sciences 11 Biological Sciences 10 Genetics 2

Universities for biology in the Netherlands

Study Biology in the Netherlands: common questions

How many biology programmes are there in the Netherlands?
51 biology programmes at 12 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a biology degree in the Netherlands cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in biology in the Netherlands is 15,650 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 9,346 USD and 19,859 USD per year.
Can I study biology in the Netherlands in English?
Yes — 90% of the biology programmes in the Netherlands in our catalogue are taught in English (46 of 51).
Which degree level is cheapest for biology in the Netherlands?
Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 14,105 USD per year, against 15,650 USD for master's programmes.

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