Universities in Europe
2,360 Bachelor's Programmes in Humanities & Liberal Arts in Europe
- programmes
- 2,360 programmes
- universities
- 360 universities
- taught in English
- 82% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 20,000 USD median yearly fee
Last update
Europe has 2,360 bachelors programmes in humanities & liberal arts open to international students, at 360 universities. 82% of them are taught in English. Fees cluster around 20,000 USD a year, and the middle half of those programmes fall between 5,764 USD and 25,394 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Humanities & Liberal Arts programmes
169–192 of 2,360 · page 8 of 10
ProgrammeUniversityCountryDegreeTuition (as printed)
United Kingdom
Bachelor's
25,664 USD per year
Bachelor's · United Kingdom · 25,664 USD per year
United Kingdom
Bachelor's
18,884 USD per year
Bachelor's · United Kingdom · 18,884 USD per year
United Kingdom
Bachelor's
23,922 USD per year
Bachelor's · United Kingdom · 23,922 USD per year
Ireland
Bachelor's
20,000 USD per year
Bachelor's · Ireland · 20,000 USD per year
The Netherlands
Bachelor's
11,841 USD per year
Bachelor's · The Netherlands · 11,841 USD per year
Germany
Bachelor's
3,483 USD per year
Bachelor's · Germany · 3,483 USD per year
Ireland
Bachelor's
11,899 USD per year
Bachelor's · Ireland · 11,899 USD per year
United Kingdom
Bachelor's
28,096 USD per year
Bachelor's · United Kingdom · 28,096 USD per year
United Kingdom
Bachelor's
20,261 USD per year
Bachelor's · United Kingdom · 20,261 USD per year
Ireland
Bachelor's
20,000 USD per year
Bachelor's · Ireland · 20,000 USD per year
Sweden
Bachelor's
20,861 USD per year
Bachelor's · Sweden · 20,861 USD per year
Ireland
Bachelor's
11,899 USD per year
Bachelor's · Ireland · 11,899 USD per year
United Kingdom
Bachelor's
27,623 USD per year
Bachelor's · United Kingdom · 27,623 USD per year
United Kingdom
Bachelor's
12,859 USD per year
Bachelor's · United Kingdom · 12,859 USD per year
United Kingdom
Bachelor's
18,884 USD per year
Bachelor's · United Kingdom · 18,884 USD per year
Ireland
Bachelor's
11,899 USD per year
Bachelor's · Ireland · 11,899 USD per year
United Kingdom
Bachelor's
21,396 USD per year
Bachelor's · United Kingdom · 21,396 USD per year
United Kingdom
Bachelor's
23,937 USD per year
Bachelor's · United Kingdom · 23,937 USD per year
United Kingdom
Bachelor's
27,623 USD per year
Bachelor's · United Kingdom · 27,623 USD per year
United Kingdom
Bachelor's
26,164 USD per year
Bachelor's · United Kingdom · 26,164 USD per year
The Netherlands
Bachelor's
8,800 USD per year
Bachelor's · The Netherlands · 8,800 USD per year
Ireland
Bachelor's
24,263 USD per year
Bachelor's · Ireland · 24,263 USD per year
Malta
Bachelor's
9,287 USD per year
Bachelor's · Malta · 9,287 USD per year
Portugal
Bachelor's
3,500 USD per year
Bachelor's · Portugal · 3,500 USD per year
Specialisations within humanities & liberal arts
Music311Philosophy257Arts187Humanities157Literature137Arts and Social Sciences136Performing Arts113Graphic Design91Art and Design80Animation and Illustration68
Top universities for Humanities & Liberal Arts in Europe
Ranked by how many humanities & liberal arts programmes each one runs in Europe — the count is next to the name.
- Sheffield Hallam University (76)
- University of Plymouth (47)
- Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (46)
- London Metropolitan University (36)
- Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau - University of Applied Sciences Zwickau (36)
- University of East Anglia, Norwich (33)
- The University of Edinburgh (33)
- University of Exeter, England (31)
- University of Limerick (29)
- Queen's University Belfast (26)
January intake in Europe
11 of these programmes list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the programme page before planning around one.
- Bachelor in Animation — Webster University Georgia · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in Art — Webster University Georgia · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in Philosophy — Webster University Georgia · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in Audio in Media Arts — Webster University Georgia · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in Music — Webster University Georgia · starts Jan 2027
- Bachelor in Interdisciplinary Studies — Webster University Georgia · starts Jan 2027
Bachelors in Humanities & Liberal Arts in Europe: common questions
- How many humanities & liberal arts programmes are there in Europe?
- 2,360 humanities & liberal arts bachelors programmes at 360 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of 9 September 2026.
- How much does a humanities & liberal arts degree in Europe cost?
- The median annual fee (programmes billed per year) for bachelor's programmes in humanities & liberal arts in Europe is 20,000 USD. The middle half of those programmes charge between 5,764 USD and 25,394 USD a year.
- Can I study humanities & liberal arts in Europe in English?
- Yes — 82% of the humanities & liberal arts programmes in Europe in our catalogue are taught in English (1,933 of 2,360).
- Are any of these humanities & liberal arts programmes available online?
- 19 of the 2,360 programmes in Europe are delivered online or by distance learning.
Planning to study humanities & liberal arts in Europe?
An advisor who knows admissions in Europe can shortlist humanities & liberal arts programmes for your budget and profile.