Universities in the Netherlands
21 Master's Programs in Literature in the Netherlands
- programs
- 21 programs
- universities
- 5 universities
- taught in English
- 90% 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 21 masters programs in literature open to international students, at 5 universities. Almost all of them — 90% — 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
21 programs
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.
Masters (MS) in Literature in the Netherlands: common questions
- How many literature programs are there in the Netherlands?
- 21 literature masters 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 — 90% of the literature programs in the Netherlands in our catalog are taught in English (19 of 21).
- Are any of these literature programs available online?
- 1 of the 21 programs in the Netherlands are delivered online or by distance learning.
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