Schools
6
Lowest Tuition
$12,000
per year
Avg Acceptance Rate
43%
English Programs
Yes
Essentials for US Students
Visa / Permit
US citizens don't need a visa for stays under 90 days (Schengen), but for full degree programs your university applies for your residence permit on your behalf — you'll receive a letter to collect it upon arrival.
Application Tip
The Netherlands has some of the highest proportions of English-taught programs in continental Europe. Most bachelor's programs at TU Delft, Leiden, Amsterdam, and Groningen are available in English. Apply directly to each university — there is no central application system.
Tuition Overview
International (non-EEA) students pay €8,000–€22,000/yr (~$9,000–$25,000 USD) depending on the program. Dutch public universities are much cheaper than UK counterparts, especially for STEM.
6 Schools in Netherlands
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Research university in the heart of Amsterdam — one of Europe's most liveable and international cities.
Delft University of Technology
Delft
Europe's top technical university, known for groundbreaking research in water management and engineering.
Leiden University
Leiden
The Netherlands' oldest university (1575) in a beautiful canal city, with Rembrandt as one of its famous alumni.
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)
Eindhoven
The technical heart of Europe's largest tech hub (ASML, Philips, DAF), with 100% English programs.
University of Groningen
Groningen
One of the oldest Dutch universities in the Netherlands' most student-friendly city, with 27,000 students.
Rotterdam School of Management (Erasmus University)
Rotterdam
One of Europe's top business schools in Rotterdam — the EU's largest port city and innovation hub.
Scholarships to Explore
Holland Scholarship offers €5,000 for the first year to non-EEA students. Many universities offer partial excellence scholarships — Leiden, Delft, and Groningen all have dedicated merit awards.
- ✓Holland Scholarship
- ✓Amsterdam Merit Scholarship
- ✓Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence
- ✓Leiden University Excellence Scholarship
- ✓TU/e Excellence Scholarship
- ✓University of Groningen Scholarship
- ✓RSM Scholarship
About Studying in Netherlands as a US Student
There are 6 universities in Netherlands featured in this directory, led by University of Amsterdam (ranked #55 globally by QS). Tuition for international students starts at $12,000/yr, with an average acceptance rate of approximately 43% across all schools. English-medium programs are available, making Netherlands accessible without prior language training for many degrees.