Guide · updated September 2026
Cheapest Universities in Netherlands
We compared 19 universities in Netherlands — typical tuition is ₹9.02 L a year.
Universities19
Typical tuition₹9.02 Lmedian, per year
Tuition range₹2.88 L – ₹22.01 Llowest course fee
Cities11
Quick verdict
Which one is best depends on what you measure — here is the leader on each.
Top 19 — Cheapest Universities in Netherlands
Ordered by lowest published tuition.
Radboud University - Nijmegen School of Management
Nijmegen, Netherlands
from ₹7.54 L/yrTuition
1Courses
At a glance
The first 8 side by side.
| University | City | World rank | Tuition from | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Groningen | Groningen | — | ₹2.88 L | 63 |
| Radboud University | Nijmegen | — | ₹2.88 L | 48 |
| Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) | Amsterdam | — | ₹4.58 L | 54 |
| Erasmus University Rotterdam | Rotterdam | — | ₹4.76 L | 18 |
| Tilburg University | Tilburg | — | ₹5.31 L | 10 |
| Radboud University - Nijmegen School of Management | Nijmegen | — | ₹7.54 L | 1 |
| Hanze University of Applied Sciences | Groningen | — | ₹8.3 L | 5 |
| HAN University of Applied Sciences | Nijmegen | — | ₹8.46 L | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
Which are the best cheapest universities in Netherlands?
Based on the current catalogue, the leading options here are University of Groningen, Radboud University, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam), Erasmus University Rotterdam, Tilburg University. Universities with a Times Higher Education world rank are listed first, then the rest by number of courses offered.
How much does it cost to study in Netherlands?
Across 19 universities with published fees, the typical (median) lowest tuition is about ₹9.02 L a year, ranging from ₹2.88 L to ₹22.01 L. Living costs are extra.
Which is the cheapest university in Netherlands?
University of Groningen has the lowest published tuition in this list. Courses from ₹2.88 L a year.
How many universities are covered?
19 universities match this guide; the top 19 are shown.
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