Languages programs in The Netherlands

17 universities in The Netherlands offer 73 languages programs open to international students; 78% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for master's degrees in this field is 12,000 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 9,264 USD and 19,300 USD.

Data as of August 19, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Languages in The Netherlands by degree level

Degree Programs 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 18 6,948 USD 9,484 USD 12,969 USD
Master's 29 9,264 USD 12,000 USD 19,300 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist.

Popular languages programs in The Netherlands

The most-viewed programs in this field right now — each links to the live listing with tuition, requirements and application details.

Program University Degree Tuition / yr
Bachelor in Mechatronics English Programme Saxion University of Applied Sciences, Enschede Bachelor's 9,484 USD
Bachelor in English Language and Culture University of Groningen Bachelor's 12,969 USD
Bachelor in Hebrew Language and Culture University of Amsterdam Bachelor's —
Master in Applied Linguistics - TEFL University of Groningen Master's 18,528 USD
Master in English (tracks) University of Amsterdam Master's 9,264 USD
Master in English Literature and Culture (Literary Studies) University of Amsterdam Master's 9,264 USD
Bachelor in English Language and Culture Utrecht University Bachelor's 6,948 USD
Master in Chinese Economy and Finance University of Groningen Master's 20,612 USD
Master in Intercultural Communication Utrecht University Master's 9,264 USD
Master in Linguistics Utrecht University Master's 2,694 USD
Master in Language Variation and Multilingualism Radboud University Master's 19,107 USD
AMFI (Amsterdam Fashion Institute (English programme), Bachelor, voltijd, 4 jaar, Engelstalig onderwijs) Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences — —
DAS Theatre Amsterdam University of the Arts — —
Bachelor in Italian Language and Culture Leiden University Bachelor's 14,300 USD
The Epistemic Quest for Truth: Introduction to epistemology Erasmus University Rotterdam — —
Bachelor in Translation Academy Zuyd University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's —
Dutch Language Windesheim University of Applied Sciences — —
Cambridge English B2/C1 Windesheim University of Applied Sciences — —
Dutch as a Second Language Program I Alfa College — —
Write LOUD Avans University of Applied Sciences — 10,308 USD
Master in Dutch Linguistics Leiden University Master's 19,300 USD
Intercultural Awareness Windesheim University of Applied Sciences — —
Master in Modern Languages Leiden University Master's 19,300 USD
NT2 Program 2 Alfa College — —

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Specializations within languages

Linguistics 22 English 13 Theatre 11 Language and Culture 8 Language Studies 6 Chinese 4 Languages and Cultures 2 Intercultural Communication 2 French Studies 2 Translation Studies 2

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