Study English Language & Literature in the Netherlands

18 programmes in english language & literature at 8 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 888 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 320 USD and 5,117 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

English Language & Literature programmes

18 programmes

Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Bachelor in Mechatronics English Programme Saxion University of Applied Sciences, Enschede Bachelor's 9,568 USD
Bachelor in English Language and Culture University of Groningen Bachelor's 13,084 USD
Master in English (tracks) University of Amsterdam Master's 9,346 USD
Master in English Literature and Culture (Literary Studies) University of Amsterdam Master's 9,346 USD
Bachelor in English Language and Culture Utrecht University Bachelor's 7,009 USD
AMFI (Amsterdam Fashion Institute (English programme), Bachelor, voltijd, 4 jaar, Engelstalig onderwijs) Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences — —
AMFI (Amsterdam Fashion Institute (English programme), Bachelor, voltijd, 4 jaar, Engelstalig onderwijs) Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences — —
Write LOUD Avans University of Applied Sciences — 10,308 USD
AMFI - Amsterdam Fashion Institute (English programme) Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences — —
Master in Professional Writing English Wageningen University and Research Master's 318 USD
Master in Presenting English Wageningen University and Research Master's 318 USD
AMFI - Amsterdam Fashion Institute (English programme) Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences — —
Bachelor in Cambridge Engels HZ University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's 923 USD
Master Leraar Engels Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences — —
Master in Basic English Wageningen University and Research Master's 888 USD
Master in English Skills Lab Academic Grammar Vocabulary Wageningen University and Research Master's 321 USD
Master in Professional Skills English Wageningen University and Research Master's 888 USD
Master Leraar Engels Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences — —

English Language & Literature in the Netherlands by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 4 — — —
Master's 7 320 USD 888 USD 5,117 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 english language & literature

English 14 English Studies 4

Universities for english language & literature in the Netherlands

Study English Language & Literature in the Netherlands: common questions

How many english language & literature programmes are there in the Netherlands?
18 english language & literature programmes at 8 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a english language & literature degree in the Netherlands cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in english language & literature in the Netherlands is 888 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 320 USD and 5,117 USD per year.
Can I study english language & literature in the Netherlands in English?
Yes — 100% of the english language & literature programmes in the Netherlands in our catalogue are taught in English (18 of 18).

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