Study Chemistry in the Netherlands

23 programmes in chemistry at 8 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students; 96% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 12,000 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

Chemistry programmes

23 programmes

Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Bachelor in Chemistry University of Groningen Bachelor's 19,275 USD
Master in Chemistry (joint degree UvA/VU) University of Amsterdam Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Medicinal Chemistry Radboud University Master's 19,859 USD
Master in Chemistry: Molecular Sciences (track) University of Amsterdam Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Chemistry: Chemistry of Life (track) University of Amsterdam Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Chemistry University of Groningen Master's 24,182 USD
Master in Chemistry: Science for Energy and Sustainability (track) University of Amsterdam Master's 9,346 USD
Bachelor in Chemistry Radboud University Bachelor's 18,107 USD
Master in Physical Chemistry Radboud University Master's 19,859 USD
Master in Molecular Chemistry Radboud University Master's 19,859 USD
Master in Chemistry of Life Radboud University Master's 19,859 USD
Master in Chemistry: Analytical Sciences (track) University of Amsterdam Master's 9,346 USD
Pre-University Chemistry Online Delft University of Technology
Chemistry HZ University of Applied Sciences 9,550 USD
Applied Chemistry Habeo+
Master in Chemistry Leiden University Master's 19,300 USD
Master in Chemistry University of Amsterdam Master's
Master in Chemistry of Life University of Amsterdam Master's 12,000 USD
Master in Analytical Sciences University of Amsterdam Master's 12,000 USD
Master in Green Chemistry NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences Master's 10,981 USD
Master in Molecular Sciences University of Amsterdam Master's 12,000 USD
Master in Science for Energy and Sustainability University of Amsterdam Master's 12,000 USD
Bachelor in Chemie HZ University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's

Chemistry in the Netherlands by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 3
Master's 17 9,346 USD 12,000 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.

Universities for chemistry in the Netherlands

Study Chemistry in the Netherlands: common questions

How many chemistry programmes are there in the Netherlands?
23 chemistry programmes at 8 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a chemistry degree in the Netherlands cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in chemistry in the Netherlands is 12,000 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 9,346 USD and 19,859 USD per year.
Can I study chemistry in the Netherlands in English?
Yes — 96% of the chemistry programmes in the Netherlands in our catalogue are taught in English (22 of 23).
Are any of these chemistry programmes available online?
1 of the 23 programmes in the Netherlands are delivered online or by distance learning.

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