Universities in the Netherlands
45 Philosophy Programs in the Netherlands
- programs
- 45 programs
- universities
- 12 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 17,931 USD median yearly fee
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Also searched as MS in Philosophy in the Netherlands and Masters in Philosophy in the Netherlands.
The Netherlands has 45 philosophy programs open to international students, at 12 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 17,931 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 3,795 USD and 19,300 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Philosophy programs
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Philosophy 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.
Specializations within philosophy
Top universities for Philosophy in the Netherlands
Ranked by how many philosophy programs each one runs in the Netherlands — the count is next to the name.
Study Philosophy in the Netherlands: common questions
- How many philosophy programs are there in the Netherlands?
- 45 philosophy programs at 12 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a philosophy degree in the Netherlands cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in philosophy in the Netherlands is 17,931 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 3,795 USD and 19,300 USD a year.
- Can I study philosophy in the Netherlands in English?
- Yes — 100% of the philosophy programs in the Netherlands in our catalog are taught in English (45 of 45).
- Are any of these philosophy programs available online?
- 5 of the 45 programs in the Netherlands are delivered online or by distance learning.
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