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    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

    25–31 of 31 · page 2 of 2

    Bachelor's · 9,000 USD per year
    Master's · 17,931 USD per year
    Master's · 3,795 USD per year
    Master's · 19,300 USD per year
    Master's · 19,300 USD per year
    Master's · 318 USD per year
    Master's · 314 USD per year

    Linguistics tuition fees in the Netherlands, by degree level

    Bachelor's· 5 programs
    Median annual fee 9,000 USD · middle half 6,724 USD–12,552 USD
    Master's· 23 programs
    Median annual fee 12,000 USD · middle half 3,245 USD–19,300 USD

    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

    Linguistics22Language Studies9

    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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