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Universities in Netherlands

158 universities

158
Universities
147
Ranked
58
With Logos
#32
Best Rank

Higher Education in Netherlands

The Netherlands operates a binary higher education system comprising 13 research universities (universiteiten) and 36 universities of applied sciences (hogescholen), regulated by the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO). Dutch universities feature prominently in global rankings — Leiden, Delft, and Utrecht are consistently among Europe's leaders — and have pioneered English-taught degree programmes, attracting large numbers of international students. The sector is predominantly publicly funded, with tuition fees set by government statute, and research output per capita ranks among the highest in the world.

University of Amsterdam
#1
Utrecht University
#2
University of Groningen
#3
Delft University of Technology TU Delft
#4
VU University of Amsterdam
#5
Erasmus University of Rotterdam
#6
Radboud University
#7
Eindhoven University of Technology
#8
University of Twente
#9
Maastricht University
#10
Tilburg University
#11
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Wageningen University & Research Centre
#12
Leiden University
#13
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences HvA
#14
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Arnhem & Nijmegen HAN University of Applied Sciences
#15
University of applied sciences of Utrecht
#16
Hanze University Groningen
#17
OpenUniversity
#18
Saxion University of Applied Sciences
#19
Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
#20
Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
#21
The Hague University
#22
Inholland University of Applied Sciences
#23
Utrecht School of the Arts
#24
Tinbergen Institute
#25
Fontys University of Applied Sciences
#26
Leiden University of Applied Sciences
#27
Avans University of Professional Education
#28
Breda University of Applied Sciences
#29
Nyenrode Business University
#30
University for Humanistics
#31
Amsterdam School of the Arts
#32
ArtEZ Hogeschool voor de Kunsten
#33
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Design Academy Eindhoven
#34
Royal Academy of Art The Hague
#35
Rotterdam School of Management RSM Erasmus University
#36
Gerrit Rietveld Academie
#37
Zeeland University of Applied Sciences
#38
Hotelschool The Hague
#39
Rotterdams Conservatorium
#40
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TIAS School for Business & Society
#41
Maastricht School of Management
#42
Ede Christian University of Professional Education
#43
NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences
#44
Academic Centre for Dentistry
#45
Wittenborg Business University
#46
Van Hall Larenstein
#47
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Faculty of Geo Information Science & Earth Observation University of Twente
#48
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Royal Academy of Music & Dance
#49
VIAA Zwolle
#50
NTI Distance Education
#51
Catholic University of Professional Education Zwolle
#52
ROC van Twente
#53
Sandberg Institute
#54
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Royal Academy of Visual Arts
#55
Marnix Academy
#56
TIO University of Aplied Sciences Tourism Professional Education
#57
Protestant Theological University
#58
De Kempel University of Applied Sciences
#59
ROC Aventus
#60
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Hogeschool Van Hall Larenstein
#61
CAE Oxford Aviation Academy
#62
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Erasmus University Rotterdam Institute for Housing & Urban Development Studies
#63
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University CollegeRoosevelt
#64
Iselinge University of Applied Sciences
#65
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Kampen Theological University
#66
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Johan Cruyff Institute
#67
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Webster University Leiden
#68
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Hotelschool Maastricht
#69
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University of Professional Education Schoevers
#70
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Dirksen University of Professional Education
#71
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Theological University Apeldoorn
#72
IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
#73
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Pro Education University of Amsterdam
#74
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Business School Netherlands
#75
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TMO University of Applied Sciences for Fashion Management
#76
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Notenboom Business School
#77
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THIM college for physiotherapy
#78
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Aeres University of Applied Sciences
#79
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TSM Business School
#80
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Eurocollege University of Applied Sciences
#81
IPABO Amsterdam
#82
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UP Learning
#83
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NOVI University of Applied Sciences
#84
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University of Amsterdam Department of Media Studies
#85
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DOC University of Professional Education
#86
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AERES
#87
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Windesheim University of Applied Sciences
#88
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Network University
#89
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Institute for Psychosynthesis
#90
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Aeres Training Center International
#91
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The Wittenberg University & Equipment Center
#92
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KLM Flight Academy
#93
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Graduate School VLAG Advanced Studies in Food Technology Agrobiotechnology Nutrition & Health Sciences
#94
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HBO Bedrijfskunde
#95
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Erasmus University Rotterdam Center for Maritime Economics & Logistics
#96
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EuroPort Business School
#97
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New School for Information Services
#98
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Cornerstone Bible College
#99
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IVA Business School
#100
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Major Seminary Rolduc
#101
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Vrije Hogeschool Bernard Lievegoed College For Liberal Arts
#102
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Bible School Foundation for Life
#103
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Casimir Research School
#104
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Netherlands Graduate Research School of Science Technology & Modern Culture
#105
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Interuniversity Graduate School of Psychometrics & Sociometrics
#106
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Breda University of Professional Education
#107
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LOI Distance Education
#108
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Holland Research School of Molecular Chemistry
#109
Driestar Hogeschool
#110
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Schumann Academy University of Professional Education
#111
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Northern University of Professional Education of Leeuwarden
#112
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Islamic University of Rotterdam
#113
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European Pilot Selection & Training
#114
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Stenden University
#115
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Christian Institute for Higher Professional Education de Driestar
#116
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Bourdon College of Music
#117
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JM Burgerscentrum Research School for Fluid Mechanics
#118
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School for Public Health & Primary Care CAPHRI
#119
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National Dutch Graduate School of Polymer Science & Technology
#120
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University of Professional Education in Midwifery
#121
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Netherlands School of Primary Care Research
#122
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HBO A&A University of Applied Sciences for Accountancy
#123
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ITV College
#124
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Duisenberg School of Finance
#125
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HBO Netherlands University of Applied Sciences
#126
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CT de Wit Graduate School for Production Ecology & Resource Conservation
#127
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Utrecht University Infection & Immunity Center
#128
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Plant Animal & Technology Plus
#129
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Cancer Stem cells & Developmental Biology Research School
#130
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Tyndale Theological Seminary
#131
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SDO University of Applied Sciences Part time Training Foundation
#132
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CAH Vilentum Dronten & Almere
#133
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Graduate School Experimental Plant Sciences Wageningen
#134
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STOAS Wageningen Vilentum University of Applied Sciences
#135
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HAVO for Music & Dance
#136
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University of Applied Sciences for Pedagogical & Social Agogic Education SPO Groningen
#137
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Azusa Theological College
#138
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The Horst Institute for Social Work
#139
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Interuniversity Center for Social Science Theory & Methodology
#140
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Foundation Academy of Amsterdam
#141
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Theo Thijssen Academy
#142
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Cruyff Institute for Sport Studies
#143
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Transfer group Rotterdam
#144
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HAS University of Applied Sciences
#145
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SDOHogeschool
#146
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Doesburg University
#147
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ABC University of Applied Sciences Dordrecht & surrounding areas
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Bernard Lievegoed University
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Erasmus University International Institute of Social Studies in The Hague
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Eurythmy Academy The Hague
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Institute for the Automotive Industry & Management Driebergen
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Institute for Water Education UNESCO
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IPABO Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
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Twente Pathway College
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University of Applied Sciences for Interpreting & Translation
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University of Applied Sciences West Netherlands for Translator & Interpreter
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University of Leiden Campus The Hague

Frequently Asked Questions

The Netherlands has 13 research universities (universiteiten) and 37 universities of applied sciences (hogescholen). Despite its small size, the Netherlands has several world-class institutions including TU Delft, University of Amsterdam, Utrecht University, and Leiden University.
EU/EEA students pay a statutory tuition fee of approximately 2,314 EUR per year. Non-EU international students pay institutional tuition of 8,000-20,000 EUR per year for most programs, with some programs like medicine or engineering costing more.
The Netherlands offers over 2,100 English-taught programs, making it one of the most accessible European countries for international students. About 80% of master's programs and an increasing number of bachelor's programs are taught entirely in English. Dutch universities consistently rank among the top worldwide.