Universities in the Netherlands
57 International Relations Programs in the Netherlands
- programs
- 57 programs
- universities
- 15 universities
- taught in English
- 96% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 19,300 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as MS in International Relations in the Netherlands and Masters in International Relations in the Netherlands.
The Netherlands has 57 international relations programs open to international students, at 15 universities. Almost all of them — 96% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 19,300 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 10,483 USD and 20,628 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
International Relations programs
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International Relations tuition fees in the Netherlands, by degree level
Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.
Specializations within international relations
Top universities for International Relations in the Netherlands
Ranked by how many international relations programs each one runs in the Netherlands — the count is next to the name.
- Maastricht University (14)
- Leiden University (12)
- University of Amsterdam (5)
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (4)
- Utrecht University (4)
- University of Groningen (4)
- The Hague University of Applied Sciences (3)
- Erasmus University Rotterdam (2)
- Webster University Leiden (2)
- Windesheim University of Applied Sciences (2)
Study International Relations in the Netherlands: common questions
- How many international relations programs are there in the Netherlands?
- 57 international relations programs at 15 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students, as of 16 October 2026.
- How much does a international relations degree in the Netherlands cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in international relations in the Netherlands is 19,300 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 10,483 USD and 20,628 USD a year.
- Can I study international relations in the Netherlands in English?
- Yes — 96% of the international relations programs in the Netherlands in our catalog are taught in English (55 of 57).
- Are any of these international relations programs available online?
- 1 of the 57 programs in the Netherlands are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for international relations in the Netherlands?
- Bachelor's programs, at a median annual fee of 13,714 USD, against 19,300 USD for master's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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