Study Biology in the Netherlands
51 programmes in biology at 12 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students; 90% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 15,650 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 9,346 USD and 19,859 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Biology programmes
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Biology in the Netherlands by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 9 | 7,982 USD | 14,105 USD | 17,908 USD |
| Master's | 42 | 9,346 USD | 15,650 USD | 19,859 USD |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Specialisations within biology
Universities for biology in the Netherlands
Study Biology in the Netherlands: common questions
- How many biology programmes are there in the Netherlands?
- 51 biology programmes at 12 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a biology degree in the Netherlands cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in biology in the Netherlands is 15,650 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 9,346 USD and 19,859 USD per year.
- Can I study biology in the Netherlands in English?
- Yes — 90% of the biology programmes in the Netherlands in our catalogue are taught in English (46 of 51).
- Which degree level is cheapest for biology in the Netherlands?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 14,105 USD per year, against 15,650 USD for master's programmes.
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