Study Law in the Netherlands
195 programmes in law at 13 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students; 86% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 18,500 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 9,346 USD and 19,743 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Law programmes
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| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Cursus Actualiteiten Onderwijsrecht | Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam | Master's | 526 USD |
| Master in Leergang Financieel Economisch Strafrecht Sancties | Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam | Master's | 5,082 USD |
| Master in Cursus Actualiteiten Jurisprudentie Onderwijspersoneel | Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam | Master's | 3,795 USD |
Law in the Netherlands by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 11 | 11,664 USD | 12,542 USD | 13,347 USD |
| Master's | 171 | 9,346 USD | 18,500 USD | 19,743 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 law in the Netherlands
Study Law in the Netherlands: common questions
- How many law programmes are there in the Netherlands?
- 195 law programmes at 13 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a law degree in the Netherlands cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in law in the Netherlands is 18,500 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 9,346 USD and 19,743 USD per year.
- Can I study law in the Netherlands in English?
- Yes — 86% of the law programmes in the Netherlands in our catalogue are taught in English (168 of 195).
- Which degree level is cheapest for law in the Netherlands?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 12,542 USD per year, against 18,500 USD for master's programmes.
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