Study Public Administration in the Netherlands

22 programmes in public administration at 6 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students; 77% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 9,346 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,795 USD and 16,000 USD.

Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Public Administration programmes

22 programmes

Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Bachelor in Public Administration Erasmus University Rotterdam Bachelor's 10,900 USD
Master in Public Administration and Organization Science Utrecht University Master's 2,694 USD
Master in Research in Public Administration and Organisational Science Utrecht University Master's 9,346 USD
Master in International and European Governance Leiden University Master's 19,300 USD
Bachelor in Policy, Public Administration and Organisation Leiden University Bachelor's
Master in Governance of Migration and Diversity Erasmus University Rotterdam Master's 16,000 USD
Bachelor in Digitalisation, Governance and Society Leiden University Bachelor's 14,300 USD
Office & Management Support Specialist Alfa College 1,419 USD
Bachelor in Public Administration Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Bachelor's 12,000 USD
Bachelor in Public Administration Leiden University Bachelor's 14,300 USD
Bachelor in Economics, Public Administration and Management Leiden University Bachelor's
Public Administration Erasmus University Rotterdam
Bestuurskunde Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Master in Public Management Erasmus University Rotterdam Master's 16,000 USD
Bachelor in Policy, Public Administration and Organisation Leiden University Bachelor's
Master in Public Management and Leadership Leiden University Master's 19,300 USD
Bestuurskunde (Bachelor, voltijd, 4 jaar ) Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Bestuurskunde Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Master in Public Control Governance Administration Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Master's 6,419 USD
Bestuurskunde (Bachelor, voltijd, 4 jaar ) Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Master in The Strategic Registrar Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Master's 3,795 USD
Master in Public Leadership Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Master's 3,795 USD

Public Administration in the Netherlands by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 7
Master's 9 3,795 USD 9,346 USD 16,000 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.

Universities for public administration in the Netherlands

Study Public Administration in the Netherlands: common questions

How many public administration programmes are there in the Netherlands?
22 public administration programmes at 6 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
How much does a public administration degree in the Netherlands cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in public administration in the Netherlands is 9,346 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,795 USD and 16,000 USD per year.
Can I study public administration in the Netherlands in English?
Yes — 77% of the public administration programmes in the Netherlands in our catalogue are taught in English (17 of 22).

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