Languages programs in The Netherlands

12 universities in The Netherlands offer 65 languages programs open to international students; 77% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for master's degrees in this field is 16,506 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 10,127 USD and 19,300 USD.

Data as of July 17, 2026 · computed from the Global Admissions catalog · amounts in USD

Languages in The Netherlands by degree level

Degree Programs 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 16 6,755 USD 10,277 USD 11,554 USD
Master's 26 10,127 USD 16,506 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 8,449 USD
Bachelor in English Language and Culture University of Groningen Bachelor's 11,554 USD
Bachelor in Hebrew Language and Culture University of Amsterdam Bachelor's —
Master in Applied Linguistics - TEFL University of Groningen Master's 16,506 USD
Master in English (tracks) University of Amsterdam Master's 8,253 USD
Master in English Literature and Culture (Literary Studies) University of Amsterdam Master's 8,253 USD
Bachelor in English Language and Culture Utrecht University Bachelor's 6,190 USD
Master in Chinese Economy and Finance University of Groningen Master's 18,363 USD
Master in Intercultural Communication Utrecht University Master's 8,253 USD
Master in Linguistics Utrecht University Master's 2,694 USD
Master in Language Variation and Multilingualism Radboud University Master's 17,022 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 — —
The Epistemic Quest for Truth: Introduction to epistemology Erasmus University Rotterdam — —
Bachelor in Italian Language and Culture Leiden University Bachelor's 14,300 USD
Dutch as a Second Language Program I Alfa College — —
Write LOUD Avans University of Applied Sciences — 10,308 USD
Bachelor'sArtisteducator in Theatre () ArtEZ University of the Arts — —
Master in Dutch Linguistics Leiden University Master's 19,300 USD
Master in Modern Languages Leiden University Master's 19,300 USD
NT2 Program 2 Alfa College — —
AMFI - Amsterdam Fashion Institute (English programme) Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences — —
Bachelor'sMusic Theatre () ArtEZ University of the Arts — —
Bachelor'sArtisteducator in Theatre & Media () ArtEZ University of the Arts — —

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Specializations within languages

Linguistics 21 English 12 Theatre 11 Language and Culture 8 Chinese 4 Language Studies 2 French Studies 2 Languages and Cultures 2 Language Sciences 1 Intercultural Communication 1

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