Humanities & Cultural Studies programs in Netherlands

Considering Netherlands? There are humanities & cultural studies programs to weigh up — compare fees, entry requirements and start dates before you apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

What degree levels can I study in Netherlands?

Programs in Netherlands are offered at these levels: Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree. Pick a level from the browse links or the sidebar to see only those programs.

Which fields of study can I browse in Netherlands?

Fields such as Business & Management, Law, Social Sciences & Education each have their own browsable page for Netherlands. Every curated field lists all matching programs with duration, tuition and intake details.

How much does it cost to study in Netherlands?

Tuition varies widely by institution and degree level. Listings show local and international tuition where published — use the International Tuition filter to keep programs within your budget, and confirm current fees on each program's official page.

How do I choose the right program?

Start from the degree level you are aiming for, then narrow by field of study, language of instruction and duration. Open the details of your shortlisted programs to compare tuition, entry requirements and intake dates side by side.

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573 programs found

MA/MS in Theology and Religious Studies: Spirituality and Religion

Universiteit van Amsterdam World rank #31

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

uva.nl University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 1 year

Credits: 60.0 (ECTS)

Language: English

Local tuition: EUR 2,694 / year

International tuition: EUR 25,900 / year

Program page

BA/BS in Design

Royal Academy of Art

The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

kabk.nl University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 4 years

Credits: 240.0 (ECTS)

Language: English

Local tuition: EUR 2,694 / year

International tuition: EUR 11,488 / year

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BA/BS in Archaeology

Universiteit Leiden World rank #109

Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

universiteitleiden.nl University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 3 years

Credits: 180.0 (ECTS)

Language: English

Local tuition: EUR 2,694 / year

International tuition: EUR 14,300 / year

Program page

MA/MS in Ethics, Policy and Global Challenges

Tilburg University World rank #1,085

Tilburg, North Brabant, Netherlands

tilburguniversity.edu University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 1 year

Credits: 60.0 (ECTS)

Language: English

Local tuition: EUR 2,694 / year

International tuition: EUR 19,900 / year

Next intake: Feb 2027 · Feb 01, 2027

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BA/BS in Dutch Studies

Universiteit Leiden World rank #109

Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

universiteitleiden.nl University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 3 years

Credits: 180.0 (ECTS)

Language: English

Local tuition: EUR 2,694 / year

International tuition: EUR 14,300 / year

Program page

MA/MS in DDM Demography and Social Inequality

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen World rank #99

Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands

rug.nl University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 2 years

Credits: 120.0 (ECTS)

Language: English

Local tuition: EUR 21,200 / year

International tuition: EUR 22,200 / year

Next intake: Oct 2026 · Oct 01, 2026

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BA/BS in Arts, Media and Society

Universiteit Leiden World rank #109

Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

universiteitleiden.nl University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 3 years

Credits: 180.0 (ECTS)

Language: English

Local tuition: EUR 2,694 / year

International tuition: EUR 14,300 / year

Program page

MA/MS in Philosophy: Global and Comparative Philosophy

Universiteit Leiden World rank #109

Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

universiteitleiden.nl University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 1 year

Credits: 60.0 (ECTS)

Language: English

Local tuition: EUR 2,694 / year

International tuition: EUR 22,300 / year

Program page

MA/MS in DAS Choreography

Amsterdam University of the Arts

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

ahk.nl University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 2 years

Language: English

Local tuition: EUR 2,694 / year

Program page

MA/MS in Jewish studies

Universiteit van Amsterdam World rank #31

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

uva.nl University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 1 year

Credits: 60.0 (ECTS)

Language: English

Local tuition: EUR 2,694 / year

International tuition: EUR 25,900 / year

Program page

MA/MS in Philosophy of Data and Digital Society

Tilburg University World rank #1,085

Tilburg, North Brabant, Netherlands

tilburguniversity.edu University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 1 year

Credits: 60.0 (ECTS)

Language: English

Local tuition: EUR 2,694 / year

International tuition: EUR 19,900 / year

Next intake: Feb 2027 · Feb 01, 2027

Program page

BA/BS in Fashion Design

ArtEZ University of the Arts

Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands

artez.nl University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 4 years

Credits: 240.0 (ECTS)

Language: English

Local tuition: EUR 2,694 / year

Next intake: Sep 2027 · Sep 01, 2027

Program page

MA/MS in Philosophy: Philosophical Perspectives on Politics and the Economy

Universiteit Leiden World rank #109

Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

universiteitleiden.nl University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 1 year

Credits: 60.0 (ECTS)

Language: English

Local tuition: EUR 2,694 / year

International tuition: EUR 22,300 / year

Program page

MA/MS in Classics and Ancient Civilizations: Classics

Universiteit Leiden World rank #109

Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

universiteitleiden.nl University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 11 months

Credits: 60.0 (ECTS)

Language: English

Local tuition: EUR 2,694 / year

International tuition: EUR 22,300 / year

Program page

MA/MS in Psychology: School Psychology

Universiteit Leiden World rank #109

Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

universiteitleiden.nl University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 1 year

Credits: 60.0 (ECTS)

Language: English

Local tuition: EUR 2,694 / year

International tuition: EUR 22,300 / year

Program page

BA/BS in Political Science: International Relations and Organisations

Universiteit Leiden World rank #109

Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

universiteitleiden.nl University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 3 years

Credits: 180.0 (ECTS)

Language: English

Local tuition: EUR 2,694 / year

Program page

MA/MS in Environmental Psychology

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen World rank #99

Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands

rug.nl University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 1 year

Credits: 60.0 (ECTS)

Language: English

Local tuition: EUR 2,694 / year

International tuition: EUR 22,200 / year

Next intake: Sep 2027 · Sep 01, 2027

Program page

MA/MS in Digital Humanities

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen World rank #99

Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands

rug.nl University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 1 year

Credits: 60.0 (ECTS)

Language: English

Local tuition: EUR 2,694 / year

International tuition: EUR 19,900 / year

Next intake: Sep 2027 · Sep 01, 2027

Program page

MA/MS in Philosophy

Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam World rank #104

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

eur.nl University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 1 year

Credits: 60.0 (ECTS)

Language: English

Local tuition: EUR 2,694 / year

Next intake: Sep 2027 · Sep 01, 2027

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BA/BS in European Studies

Universiteit van Amsterdam World rank #31

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

uva.nl University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 3 years

Credits: 180.0 (ECTS)

Language: English

Local tuition: EUR 2,694 / year

International tuition: EUR 17,500 / year

Program page

MA/MS in Cultural Leadership

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen World rank #99

Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands

rug.nl University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 2 years

Credits: 120.0 (ECTS)

Language: English

Local tuition: EUR 2,694 / year

International tuition: EUR 19,900 / year

Next intake: Sep 2027 · Sep 01, 2027

Program page

MA/MS in Gender Studies

Universiteit Utrecht World rank #68

Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands

uu.nl University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 1 year

Language: English

Local tuition: EUR 2,694 / year

Next intake: Sep 2027 · Sep 01, 2027

Program page

MA/MS in Sociology: Contemporary Social Problems

Universiteit Utrecht World rank #68

Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands

uu.nl University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 1 year

Language: English

Local tuition: EUR 2,694 / year

Next intake: Sep 2027 · Sep 01, 2027

Program page

MA/MS in Arts and Culture: Comparative Cultural Analysis

Universiteit van Amsterdam World rank #31

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

uva.nl University website (opens in a new tab)

Degree: Master's Degree

Field: Humanities & Cultural Studies

Duration: 1 year

Language: English

Local tuition: EUR 2,694 / year

International tuition: EUR 25,900 / year

Program page

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Humanities & Cultural Studies programs in Netherlands

Frequently Asked Questions

What degree levels can I study in Netherlands?

Which fields of study can I browse in Netherlands?

How much does it cost to study in Netherlands?

How do I choose the right program?

MA/MS in Theology and Religious Studies: Spirituality and Religion

BA/BS in Design

BA/BS in Archaeology

MA/MS in Ethics, Policy and Global Challenges

BA/BS in Dutch Studies

MA/MS in DDM Demography and Social Inequality

BA/BS in Arts, Media and Society

MA/MS in Philosophy: Global and Comparative Philosophy

MA/MS in DAS Choreography

MA/MS in Jewish studies

MA/MS in Philosophy of Data and Digital Society

BA/BS in Fashion Design

MA/MS in Philosophy: Philosophical Perspectives on Politics and the Economy

MA/MS in Classics and Ancient Civilizations: Classics

MA/MS in Psychology: School Psychology

BA/BS in Political Science: International Relations and Organisations

MA/MS in Environmental Psychology

MA/MS in Digital Humanities

MA/MS in Philosophy

BA/BS in European Studies

MA/MS in Cultural Leadership

MA/MS in Gender Studies

MA/MS in Sociology: Contemporary Social Problems

MA/MS in Arts and Culture: Comparative Cultural Analysis

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