There are six Netherlands schools in the Top 100 Global Rankings.
| Rank | University | City | Language | Tuition |
| 56 | University of Amsterdam | Amsterdam | English & Dutch** | $14,800 |
| 62 | Utrecht University | Utrecht | Dutch* | $20,000 |
| 76 | Wageningen University and Research | Wageningen | English & Dutch** | $17,800 |
| 83 | Leiden University | Leiden | English & Dutch | $21,000 |
| 86 | Erasmus University Rotterdam | Rotterdam | English & Dutch | $7,400-$14,000 |
| 92 | University of Groningen | Groningen | English & Dutch | $11,000-$16,400 |
| 139 | Delft University of Technology | Delft | English & Dutch** | $22,400 |
**Offers some degrees in English
The Netherlands is a complicated country for educational instruction languages. Although Dutch is the national language, there seems to be a push to use English in higher education. Many universities are dual-language, and some offer only degrees or classes in English or Dutch. Before applying to a university, know what they expect of your Dutch language abilities.
Admissions
Before considering the Netherlands, there is an extreme housing crisis as of this writing. The Dutch government is now asking universities to stop international student recruitment.
Tuition
Although tuition for American students is significantly higher than for Dutch or EU students, it is still less than in-state tuition at many public institutions.
Other Tips
- Many Dutch programs now offer degrees in only three years.
- Although English is heavily used in the Netherlands and its universities, you should have at least a basic knowledge of Dutch if you plan on attending one.
- Healthcare is not required for international students. However, it would be best to look into getting Dutch student healthcare.
- Delft is the only top university with a well-regarded engineering program.
- Dutch are known to be cold to foreigners and expect to make friends with other international students.
