Study History in the Netherlands
43 programmes in history at 7 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students; 81% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 12,000 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 9,346 USD and 18,691 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
History programmes
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History in the Netherlands by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 6 | 10,900 USD | 13,084 USD | 13,084 USD |
| Master's | 36 | 9,346 USD | 12,000 USD | 18,691 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 history in the Netherlands
Study History in the Netherlands: common questions
- How many history programmes are there in the Netherlands?
- 43 history programmes at 7 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a history degree in the Netherlands cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in history in the Netherlands is 12,000 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 9,346 USD and 18,691 USD per year.
- Can I study history in the Netherlands in English?
- Yes — 81% of the history programmes in the Netherlands in our catalogue are taught in English (35 of 43).
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