International Relations and Diplomacy (B.A.)

The Netherlands offers the highest number of English-taught programmes compared to the total number of Dutch universities and it is home to the best non-native English speakers in the world.

Higher education in the Netherlands is very accessible as annual tuition fees for students from an EU country are €2,601 per year and they can even be covered by the Dutch governmental loan which is paid back after graduation, depending on income.

Many Dutch universities are now at the top of European academic rankings and more than three quarters have entirely new campuses, due to massive financial investments over the past few years.

Depending on the type of education provided, the Dutch universities are organized in two categories of institutions: Research Universities (academic setting) and Universities of Applied Sciences (practice oriented).

The Netherlands is among the top 20 best economic systems of the world while the Dutch educational system is renowned for its emphasis on innovative and problem-solving learning methods.

Due to its geographical position and to the high number of English-language degrees, the Netherlands is the meeting point for various cultures, rendering an academic experience truly international.