MS in Netherlands - Colleges, Requirements, Fees

You can get a master’s degree in Netherland either from a research university or at a university of applied sciences. A master’s degree at the universities of applied sciences increases your knowledge and professional expertise at the graduate level. This program is for those who want to be employed in a specific profession already.

The master’s programs offered by research universities are research-oriented and they provide you with the necessary knowledge and analytical skills at the graduate level and help you become an independent researcher either in a specific field or in a multidisciplinary field.

The master’s programs last one year to three years depending upon your course.

Highlights for Master’s in Netherland

Factors	Particular/Statistics
Total number of Master’s colleges in the Netherland	Approximately 20+ colleges
Master’s costs in the Netherland	Tuition fee: €8,000 – €20,000 (approx.) annually Living expenses: €800 – €1,100 monthly
Top specializations	Masters of Science(MSc), Master of Architecture(M Arch), Master of Arts(MA), Master of Laws(LLM), MBA
Exam required	GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL

Top 10 Master’s Colleges in Netherland

The ranking given below is an overall university ranking by QS world university ranking 2024, and Times Higher Education (THE) world university ranking, 2023.

University	QS Ranking 2024	THE Ranking 2023
Delft University of Technology	47	70
University of Amsterdam	53	60
Utrecht University	107	66
Eindhoven University of Technology	124	201-250
Leiden University	126	77
University of Groningen	139	75
Wageningen University & Research	151	53
Erasmus University Rotterdam	176	80
Vrije University of Amsterdam	207	121
University of Twente	210	251-300

Popular Master’s Specialization for the Netherlands

Netherland offers a diverse range of courses to choose from. Some of the most popular courses in the Netherlands for international students are:

• Master in Liberal Arta
• Master in Science
• Master in Engineering
• Master in Sports Management
• Master in Philosophy
•  Master of Business and Finance

Master’s Cost/Fee in the Netherlands

The tuition fee and living expense is one of the major factors when planning to study abroad. The tuition fee and living costs for the international students in the Netherlands are as follows:

• The average tuition fee for master’s courses in Netherland is between €8,000 to €20,000.
• The average living cost in the Netherlands is between €800 to €1,100 per month.

Student Visa Cost

International students who wish to study in the Netherlands, need to apply for a residence permit to study (TEV) in the Netherlands. The cost of a visa for the first application or extension of a student visa is €207.

Master’s Requirements for the Netherlands

The Requirements for admission into the master’s program differ for each university. Every university sets some minimum requirements for a program. But, there are some general admission requirements at most universities. Those general admission requirements are as follows:

• GRE/GMAT
• IELTS/TOEFL
• Academic qualifications transcripts
• CV
• Letter of Recommendations (LOR)
• Statement of Purpose (SOP)

Work Permit After Master’s in the Netherlands

The education system not only offers a good study climate alone but, tools to start a great career after their graduation. If you are an EEA or Swiss citizen then you do not need to apply for any permit visa to work in the Netherlands. A non-EEA citizen who has completed their studies in the Netherlands needs to apply for the “orientation year” residency permit to stay in the Netherlands and seek work.

Masters Scholarships for the Netherlands

Studying in the Netherland could be costly. The tuition fee with living costs may go to tens of thousands of euros. But, this should not discourage you from getting your master’s degree from the Netherlands. There are several scholarships available for international students, some of the popular scholarships are; the Holland Scholarship, MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP), NN Future Matters Scholarship, Orange Tulip Scholarship Programme etc.

Master’s Jobs and Salaries for the Netherlands (ROI)

Netherland has a great demand for international graduates who can join their workforce. There are many job opportunities in the big companies in the Netherlands. The average salary after a master’s in the Netherlands one can expect are as follows:

Field of Study	Average Salary (Annually)
Executive Management and Change	$115,000
Financial Services	$110,000
Energy, Chemicals and Environmental	$70,000
Executive Masters	$90,000
Masters (Other)	$85,000

 

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