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How much do you need to pay for your bachelor's? Find out about the tuition fees and other expenses as a student.
If you are about to take the step into higher education, you will probably have many - financial - questions. What does studying cost? What expenses do I have as a student? Should I get a job on the side? Before you start studying, it is important to properly map out and arrange your financial situation. There are various forms of financial assistance such as student grants and allowances available.
Tuition fees for bachelor's programmes
The tuition fee you will need to pay depends on two factors: your nationality and the type of programme you have chosen to follow.
Financial aid and scholarships for students
There are different types of financial aid available.
How do you apply for a scholarship?
We recommend starting your search with your country's Ministry of Education or equivalent government body, as they may offer scholarships or grants for students wishing to study abroad.
You can also explore funding opportunities through Nuffic, the Dutch organisation for internationalisation in education, which provides information on scholarships and other sources of financial support. In addition, the Study in Holland website offers an overview of funding options for international students planning to study in the Netherlands.
Monthly living costs
According to Nibud, the Dutch National Institute for Family Finance Information (nibud.nl), studying and living in the Netherlands will cost you, on average, about 1,300 euros a month, excluding tuition fees. Here is the calculation behind that estimate:
Monthly living costs | |
|---|---|
Rent | € 561 |
Food | € 244 |
Textbooks | € 41 |
Transport (excluding a railcard) | € 67 |
Recreation, going out, sports | € 239 |
Shoes and clothing | € 60 |
Health insurance | € 60 |
Supplementary insurance | € 23 |
Telephone | € 16 |
Total average per month | € 1,311 |
Keep in mind that this is just an estimate. Luckily, housing in Enschede is generally cheaper than in other Dutch student cities. Furthermore, your rent depends on the type of accommodation you choose.
One-time costs
- Laptop, for example, to be purchased through the UT's Laptop Project.
- Any deposit costs for the accommodation you move into, usually comparable to one month's rent.
- Furnishings and furniture for your student home/room: approx. € 750.
Costs are subject to change: typographical errors may occur.