Universities in the Netherlands
22 Literature Programs in the Netherlands
- programs
- 22 programs
- universities
- 5 universities
- taught in English
- 91% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 10,468 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as MS in Literature in the Netherlands and Masters in Literature in the Netherlands.
The Netherlands has 22 literature programs open to international students, at 5 universities. Almost all of them — 91% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 10,468 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 3,795 USD and 18,230 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Literature programs
22 programs
Literature 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.
Top universities for Literature in the Netherlands
Ranked by how many literature programs each one runs in the Netherlands — the count is next to the name.
Study Literature in the Netherlands: common questions
- How many literature programs are there in the Netherlands?
- 22 literature programs at 5 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.
- How much does a literature degree in the Netherlands cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in literature in the Netherlands is 10,468 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 3,795 USD and 18,230 USD a year.
- Can I study literature in the Netherlands in English?
- Yes — 91% of the literature programs in the Netherlands in our catalog are taught in English (20 of 22).
- Are any of these literature programs available online?
- 1 of the 22 programs in the Netherlands are delivered online or by distance learning.
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