Tuition fee
Before enrolling, check the tuition fee you will need to pay. How much you pay depends on your nationality, your programme, and — if you are required to pay the statutory tuition fees — whether you are studying full-time or part-time:
Other Study Costs
In addition to tuition fees, you will incur expenses for books, excursions, a laptop, and other study materials. Also, take into account other costs, such as food, public transport, and accommodation if you plan to live in student housing.
Living expenses
If you want to study in Amsterdam, expect to spend between €900 and €1,500 per month on living expenses. This includes rent but not tuition fees.
Scholarships
As a non-EU Bachelor’s student, you can apply for the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship. There are also other sources of financial aid for both Dutch and international students.
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Amsterdam Merit Scholarship
We aim to attract the world’s brightest students to our international classrooms. Therefore, outstanding students from outside the EU can apply for the Amsterdam Merit Scholarship. The value of the scholarship is €6,000 per year (a total of €18,000). A limited number of scholarships are available each year for non-EU students.
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Other sources of financial aid
- The Dutch Ministry of Education and Sciences offers scholarships covering costs of living expenses within the framework of cultural agreements between the Netherlands and other countries. Information is available from the Dutch embassy or consulate in your country or via Grantfinder and the Nuffic.
- You can also contact the Ministry for Higher Education in your own country. There may be funds or foundations available for students planning to study abroad. Like the Colfuturo Scholarship for students from Colombia.
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Student loans for Dutch/EU students
In certain cases it is possible for Dutch/EU students to receive a monthly student loan from the Dutch government (via DUO).