Masters (MS) in Criminology in the Netherlands
7 masters programmes in criminology at 3 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students;71% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 17,650 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 10,955 USD and 19,300 USD.
Data as of September 1, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Criminology programmes
7 programmes
ProgrammeUniversityDegreeTuition / yr
Master's
9,274 USD
Master's · 9,274 USD/yr
Master's
16,000 USD
Master's · 16,000 USD/yr
Specialisations within criminology
Criminology5Criminal Justice2
Universities for criminology in the Netherlands
Masters (MS) in Criminology in the Netherlands: common questions
- How many criminology programmes are there in the Netherlands?
- 7 criminology masters programmes at 3 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students, as of September 1, 2026.
- How much does a criminology degree in the Netherlands cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in criminology in the Netherlands is 17,650 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 10,955 USD and 19,300 USD per year.
- Can I study criminology in the Netherlands in English?
- Yes — 71% of the criminology programmes in the Netherlands in our catalogue are taught in English (5 of 7).
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