Can I study sociology in the Netherlands in English?

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 sociology in the Netherlands

Tilburg University (4)
University of Amsterdam (1)

Study Sociology in the Netherlands: common questions

How many sociology programmes are there in the Netherlands?: 5 sociology programmes at 2 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students, as of August 31, 2026.
Can I study sociology in the Netherlands in English?: Yes — 100% of the sociology programmes in the Netherlands in our catalogue are taught in English (5 of 5).
Are any of these sociology programmes available online?: 1 of the 5 programmes in the Netherlands are delivered online or by distance learning.

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