Masters (MS) in Literature in the Netherlands
22 masters 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
22 programmes
Universities for literature in the Netherlands
Masters (MS) in Literature in the Netherlands: common questions
- How many literature programmes are there in the Netherlands?
- 22 literature masters 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 (20 of 22).
- Are any of these literature programmes available online?
- 1 of the 22 programmes in the Netherlands are delivered online or by distance learning.
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