Masters (MS) in Linguistics in the Netherlands

23 masters programmes in linguistics at 7 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students; 87% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 12,000 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,245 USD and 19,300 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Linguistics programmes

23 programmes

Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Applied Linguistics - TEFL University of Groningen Master's 18,691 USD
Master in Linguistics and Communication University of Amsterdam Master's 12,000 USD
Master in General Linguistics University of Amsterdam Master's 12,000 USD
Master in Linguistics Utrecht University Master's 2,694 USD
Master in Language and Society (Linguistics) University of Amsterdam Master's 9,346 USD
Master in Language Variation and Multilingualism Radboud University Master's 19,275 USD
Master in Language, Literature and Education University of Amsterdam Master's 12,000 USD
Master in Dutch Linguistics Leiden University Master's 19,300 USD
Master in Modern Languages Leiden University Master's 19,300 USD
Master in Dutch Discourse Studies Leiden University Master's 19,300 USD
Master in Linguistics University of Amsterdam Master's 12,000 USD
Master in Social Dutch 2 Wageningen University and Research Master's 321 USD
Master in Language and Society University of Amsterdam Master's 12,000 USD
Master in Linguistics (specialisation) Leiden University Master's 19,300 USD
Master in Basic Dutch On Campus Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Master's —
Master in Individual Language Course Dutch Tutorial Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Master's 3,795 USD
Master in Linguistics Leiden University Master's 19,300 USD
Master in English Speaking Pronunciation Wageningen University and Research Master's 321 USD
Master in Theoretical and Empirical Linguistics University of Groningen Master's 18,691 USD
Master in Translation Leiden University Master's 19,300 USD
Master in Linguistics (research) Leiden University Master's 19,300 USD
Master in General English Language Courses Wageningen University and Research Master's 318 USD
Master in Social Dutch Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Master's 327 USD

Specialisations within linguistics

Linguistics 18 Language Studies 5

Universities for linguistics in the Netherlands

Masters (MS) in Linguistics in the Netherlands: common questions

How many linguistics programmes are there in the Netherlands?
23 linguistics masters programmes at 7 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a linguistics degree in the Netherlands cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in linguistics in the Netherlands is 12,000 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,245 USD and 19,300 USD per year.
Can I study linguistics in the Netherlands in English?
Yes — 87% of the linguistics programmes in the Netherlands in our catalogue are taught in English (20 of 23).

More on studying in the Netherlands: tuition statistics , application deadlines or the country guide .

Planning to study linguistics in the Netherlands?

An advisor who knows admissions in the Netherlands can shortlist linguistics programmes for your budget and profile.

Talk with an Advisor VIP service →