Universities in the Netherlands
31 Linguistics Programs in the Netherlands
- programs
- 31 programs
- universities
- 9 universities
- taught in English
- 90% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 12,000 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as MS in Linguistics in the Netherlands and Masters in Linguistics in the Netherlands.
The Netherlands has 31 linguistics programs open to international students, at 9 universities. Almost all of them — 90% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 12,000 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 3,245 USD and 19,300 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Linguistics programs
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Linguistics 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 linguistics
Top universities for Linguistics in the Netherlands
Ranked by how many linguistics programs each one runs in the Netherlands — the count is next to the name.
Study Linguistics in the Netherlands: common questions
- How many linguistics programs are there in the Netherlands?
- 31 linguistics programs at 9 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a linguistics degree in the Netherlands cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in linguistics in the Netherlands is 12,000 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 3,245 USD and 19,300 USD a year.
- Can I study linguistics in the Netherlands in English?
- Yes — 90% of the linguistics programs in the Netherlands in our catalog are taught in English (28 of 31).
- Which degree level is cheapest for linguistics in the Netherlands?
- Bachelor's programs, at a median annual fee of 9,000 USD, against 12,000 USD for master's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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