Masters (MS) in History in the Netherlands

36 masters programmes in history at 5 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 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

History programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Cultural History and Heritage Utrecht University Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Theory and History of Psychology University of Groningen Master's 20,794 USD
Master in Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Studies Utrecht University Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Art History University of Groningen Master's 18,691 USD
Master in Modern History and International Relations (research) University of Groningen Master's 18,691 USD
Master in Art History Utrecht University Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Ancient History University of Groningen Master's 18,691 USD
Master in History (research) University of Groningen Master's 18,691 USD
Master in History of Architecture and Town planning University of Groningen Master's 18,691 USD
Master in History Today University of Groningen Master's 18,691 USD
Master in History University of Groningen Master's 18,691 USD
Master in American Studies (History) University of Amsterdam Master's 9,346 USD
Master in History Utrecht University Master's 9,346 USD
Master in History and Philosophy of Science Utrecht University Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Ancient History: Empires, Societies and Cultures Leiden University Master's 19,300 USD
Master in History of Politics and Society Utrecht University Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Holocaust and Genocide Studies University of Amsterdam Master's 12,000 USD
Master in History (Research) Utrecht University Master's 2,694 USD
Master in Beyond Borders: Global and European History Leiden University Master's 19,300 USD
Master in History University of Amsterdam Master's 12,000 USD
Master in Urban and Architectural History University of Amsterdam Master's 12,000 USD
Master in History (Research) University of Amsterdam Master's —
Master in Oproeren In Amsterdam 1535 1934 Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Master's 3,795 USD
Master in History of International Relations University of Amsterdam Master's —

Universities for history in the Netherlands

Masters (MS) in History in the Netherlands: common questions

How many history programmes are there in the Netherlands?
36 history masters programmes at 5 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students, as of August 27, 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 (29 of 36).

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