By field of study

15 social sciences and psychology degrees in the Netherlands

4 institutions in 5 cities · typically €15,686–€18,720 per year (non-EU, 2027/28)

15programmes · 15 with detailed facts
5cities · most in Enschede
€18,720median per year · non-EU · 2027/28
11/15of those stating a language: English
Where

4 institutions on the map

Fees · per year · Non-EU/EEA citizens · 2027/28

Typically €15,686–€18,720

Middle half of 7 programmes with the same fee period, applicant category and year; the line is the median, €18,720. 7 of 15 publish a fee we can compare; the rest are not in this chart. Our calculation, EUR is approximate (ECB rate of 4 Nov 2026).

Psychology (University of Twente): €12,652Public Administration (University of Twente): €12,652European Studies (University of Twente): €18,720Philosophy of Science, Technology & Society (University of Twente): €18,720Psychology (University of Twente): €18,720Public Administration (University of Twente): €18,720Spatial Systems & Society (University of Twente): €22,320€0€11,718€23,436
All 7 fees, cheapest first
Psychology · University of Twente€12,652
Public Administration · University of Twente€12,652
European Studies · University of Twente€18,720
Philosophy of Science, Technology & Society · University of Twente€18,720
Psychology · University of Twente€18,720
Public Administration · University of Twente€18,720
Spatial Systems & Society · University of Twente€22,320
The mix

What these 15 programmes look like

Bars share one scale: the full bar is all 15 programmes.

By level

  • Master9
  • Bachelor6

Language of instruction

  • English11
  • Dutch5

15 of 15 state a language.

Length

  • 1 year4
  • 18 months2
  • 2 years3
  • 3 years2
  • 4 years4

15 of 15 state a length.

Compare

7 to start with

Picked by how distinctive and well documented they are, at most two per institution. Never paid.

Comparison of 7 social sciences and psychology degrees in the Netherlands
ProgrammeLevelLengthLanguageFee
PsychologyTwente · EnschedeMaster1 yearEnglish€18,720 / year · 2027/28 · non-EU
Philosophy of Science, Technology & SocietyTwente · EnschedeMaster2 yearsEnglish€18,720 / year · 2027/28 · non-EU
MBM (MSc) in Health & Social CareWittenborg · ApeldoornMaster18 monthsEnglish€21,300 total · year not stated · confirm with the source
International Social WorkHAN · ArnhemBachelor4 yearsEnglish€9,320 / year · 2026/27 · non-EU
International Social WorkHAN · NijmegenMaster1 yearEnglish€9,320 / year · 2026/27 · Prior degree: dutch institution
MBA with specialisation in Health & Social CareWittenborg · ApeldoornMaster18 monthsEnglish€23,300 total · year not stated · confirm with the source
Social WorkRotterdam · RotterdamBachelor4 yearsDutchNot published
About this list

What is in it

Bachelor, master and doctorate programmes that we classify under social sciences and psychology (our classification from the programme's field codes). Limited to programmes in the Netherlands. Programmes closed to new students are left out.

We list 15 programmes (social sciences and psychology degrees in the Netherlands) at 4 institutions, spread over 5 cities; the most are in Enschede (7). The largest providers are University of Twente (7), HAN University of Applied Sciences (5) and Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences (2); 1 other institution have fewer. By level: 9 master's and 6 bachelor's.

Among the 7 that publish a per year fee for non-EU applicants in 2027/28, the middle half costs €15,686 to €18,720 and the median is €18,720. The lowest is €12,652 at Twente; the highest is €22,320 at Twente. Most common length: 1 year (4 of 15 that state one), from 1 year to 4 years. 11 of 15 that state a language are taught in English; others in Dutch. The next published start or deadline is 30 Nov 2026 (MBA with specialisation in Health & Social Care). Facts were last checked on 31 Oct 2026; each figure links to its source on the programme page.

More programmes

The other 8

Twente · EnschedeNetherlands

Psychology

€2,771–€12,652 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship
3 yr
length
BachelorTaught in EnglishScholarshipsEnglishDutch
Next date

Twente · EnschedeNetherlands

Public Administration

€2,771–€12,652 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship
3 yr
length
BachelorTaught in EnglishScholarshipsEnglish
Next date

Twente · EnschedeNetherlands

European Studies

€2,771–€18,720 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship
1 yr
length
MasterTaught in EnglishScholarshipsEnglish
Next date

Twente · EnschedeNetherlands

Public Administration

€2,771–€18,720 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship
1 yr
length
MasterTaught in EnglishScholarshipsEnglish
Next date

Twente · EnschedeNetherlands

Spatial Systems & Society

€2,771–€22,320 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship
2 yr
length
MasterTaught in EnglishScholarshipsEnglish
Next date

HAN · NijmegenNetherlands

Social Work

Price not found on official pages
4 yr
length
BachelorPart-timeScholarshipsDutch

HAN · NijmegenNetherlands

Social Work

Price not found on official pages
2 yr
length
MasterPart-timeScholarshipsDutch

HAN · NijmegenNetherlands

Applied Psychology

Toegepaste PsychologieTranslated

Price not found on official pages
4 yr
length
BachelorScholarshipsDutch
All 15 programmes by institution
Questions

Quick answers

How many social sciences and psychology degrees in the Netherlands do you list?

15 programmes at 4 institutions in the Netherlands. 15 of them have detailed facts with sources on their own pages.

How much do social sciences and psychology degrees in the Netherlands cost?

Among 7 programmes that publish a per year fee for non-EU applicants in 2027/28, the middle half costs €15,686 to €18,720, with a median of €18,720 (about, converted to EUR at the ECB rate; our calculation). 8 more do not publish a comparable fee. Always confirm on the institution's page.

Which social sciences and psychology degrees in the Netherlands are taught in English?

11 of the 15 that state a language of instruction are taught in English. The language is shown on each programme card.

How long do social sciences and psychology degrees in the Netherlands take?

4 of 15 that state a length last 1 year. Lengths range from 1 year to 4 years.

Which institutions offer social sciences and psychology degrees in the Netherlands?

University of Twente (7), HAN University of Applied Sciences (5), Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences (2) and Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (1).

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