Tuition fees in the Netherlands
Study at Zuyd
If you’re coming to study for a full degree at Zuyd, you’ll need to pay Dutch tuition fees each year. The amount depends on your nationality and the type of programme you follow.
- EU/EEA students: you pay the statutory Dutch tuition fee, which are set by the Dutch government each year.
- Non-EU/EEA students: you pay the institutional tuition fees, which are higher because the Dutch government does not cover part of the costs for non-EU students.
- Exchange students: if you come to Zuyd as part of an exchange programme from a partner university, you usually don’t pay tuition fees.
What are your tuition fees?
Use the tuition fee indicator to find out what applies to your situation. A few important points:
- If you're enrolled in more than one programme, you only pay the highest Netherlands tuition fee.
- If you start your studies later in the academic year, you only pay for the months you're actually registered.
What if you don’t pay on time?
Please read the deregistration procedure for non-payment to understand what happens if you miss the payment deadline.
Why are there different Dutch tuition fees?
The cost of higher education in the Netherlands is shared between students and the Dutch government.
- If you’re from the EU and don’t already hold a similar degree, the government helps cover part of the cost. You pay the lower statutory fee.
- If you’re from outside the EU or already have a degree at the same level, the government doesn’t subsidise your studies, so you pay a higher institutional fee.
Good to know
Excellent non-EU students who pay the institutional fee Netherlands can apply for a scholarship to help cover costs.
What if you don’t pay on time?
What if you don’t pay on time?
Please read the deregistration procedure for non-payment to understand what happens if you miss the payment deadline.
Why are there different Dutch tuition fees?
Why are there different Dutch tuition fees?
The cost of higher education in the Netherlands is shared between students and the Dutch government.
- If you’re from the EU and don’t already hold a similar degree, the government helps cover part of the cost. You pay the lower statutory fee.
- If you’re from outside the EU or already have a degree at the same level, the government doesn’t subsidise your studies, so you pay a higher institutional fee.
Good to know
Good to know
Excellent non-EU students who pay the institutional fee Netherlands can apply for a scholarship to help cover costs.
Lower fees for students from Ukraine
If you have Ukrainian citizenship and were already studying in the Netherlands during or before 2022–2023, you may qualify for a discount on your tuition fee. See the overview of tuition and exam fees 2025–2026 or email collegegeld@zuyd.nl for more information.
More information
You can find more information about the tuition fees in the Regulations on Admission and Enrolment:
- Regulations on Admission, Enrolment and Deregistration 2025-2026 (pdf)
- Regulations on Admission, Enrolment and deregistration 2024-2025 (pdf)
- Tuition fees and examination fees 2025-2026 (pdf)
- Tuition fees and examination fees 2024-2025 (pdf)