Study Languages and Literature in the Netherlands: programmes, fees and entry requirements

Netherlands has 43 undergraduate programmes in Languages and Literature at 6 universities in 5 cities. At public institutions EU students typically pay €2,694 a year; non-EU students €14,300 a year (€13,415–€17,500).

Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.

• Taught in: Dutch (39), English (5)
• Selection: minimum requirements set by each university, Studielink

All Languages and Literature programmes in the Netherlands

How admission works in the Netherlands

You apply through Studielink, the national application portal (some institutions use their own procedure for applicants from abroad). A VWO diploma gives access to research universities and a HAVO (or MBO-4) diploma to universities of applied sciences; foreign diplomas are assessed by the institution, and the language requirement for English-taught programmes is set by each institution. Most bachelor's programmes have no selection and the national Studielink deadline is 1 May, while numerus fixus programmes close on 15 January and run their own selection (for the September 2027 intake: 15 January 2027 and 1 May 2027). Non-EU applicants who need a visa often have an earlier institutional deadline, for example 1 April at Leiden University.

See also: Study in the Netherlands · Languages and Literature in other countries