Study Philosophy in the Netherlands
46 programmes in philosophy at 12 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 18,691 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
Philosophy programmes
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Philosophy in the Netherlands by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 4 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 34 | 3,795 USD | 18,691 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.
Specialisations within philosophy
Universities for philosophy in the Netherlands
Study Philosophy in the Netherlands: common questions
- How many philosophy programmes are there in the Netherlands?
- 46 philosophy programmes at 12 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a philosophy degree in the Netherlands cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in philosophy in the Netherlands is 18,691 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,795 USD and 19,300 USD per year.
- Can I study philosophy in the Netherlands in English?
- Yes — 100% of the philosophy programmes in the Netherlands in our catalogue are taught in English (46 of 46).
- Are any of these philosophy programmes available online?
- 5 of the 46 programmes in the Netherlands are delivered online or by distance learning.
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