Study Literature in the Netherlands
23 programmes in literature at 5 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students; 91% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 12,000 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,795 USD and 19,300 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Literature programmes
23 programmes
Literature in the Netherlands by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 1 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 22 | 3,795 USD | 12,000 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 programmes exist.
Universities for literature in the Netherlands
Study Literature in the Netherlands: common questions
- How many literature programmes are there in the Netherlands?
- 23 literature programmes at 5 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a literature degree in the Netherlands cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in literature in the Netherlands is 12,000 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,795 USD and 19,300 USD per year.
- Can I study literature in the Netherlands in English?
- Yes — 91% of the literature programmes in the Netherlands in our catalogue are taught in English (21 of 23).
- Are any of these literature programmes available online?
- 1 of the 23 programmes in the Netherlands are delivered online or by distance learning.
More on studying in the Netherlands: tuition statistics , application deadlines or the country guide .
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