Study Design in the Netherlands
72 programmes in design at 18 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students; 96% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 21,681 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 11,098 USD and 22,290 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Design programmes
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Design in the Netherlands by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 10 | 11,793 USD | 12,250 USD | 12,646 USD |
| Master's | 17 | 11,098 USD | 21,681 USD | 22,290 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 design
Universities for design in the Netherlands
- ArtEZ University of the Arts (23)
- Delft University of Technology (13)
- Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (8)
- Design Academy Eindhoven (4)
- Avans University of Applied Sciences (4)
- The Hague University of Applied Sciences (3)
- Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions (2)
- ArtEZ Institute for the Arts (2)
- University of Twente (2)
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2)
Study Design in the Netherlands: common questions
- How many design programmes are there in the Netherlands?
- 72 design programmes at 18 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a design degree in the Netherlands cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in design in the Netherlands is 21,681 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 11,098 USD and 22,290 USD per year.
- Can I study design in the Netherlands in English?
- Yes — 96% of the design programmes in the Netherlands in our catalogue are taught in English (69 of 72).
- Are any of these design programmes available online?
- 10 of the 72 programmes in the Netherlands are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for design in the Netherlands?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 12,250 USD per year, against 21,681 USD for master's programmes.
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