Masters (MS) in Philosophy in the Netherlands

34 masters programmes in philosophy at 9 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 18,691 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,795 USD and 19,300 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Philosophy programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Philosophical Perspectives on Politics and the Economy Leiden University Master's 19,300 USD
Master in Marseille 1940 Filosofen Op De Vlucht Voor De Nazi S Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Master's 3,795 USD
Master in Twee Eeuwen Filosofie In Rusland Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Master's 3,795 USD
Master in Martha Nussbaum De Breekbaarheid Van Het Goede Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Master's 3,795 USD
Master in Nietzsche De Genealogie Van De Moraal Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Master's 3,795 USD
Master in Leergang Filosofiegeschiedenis I De Griekse Filosofie Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Master's 3,795 USD
Master in Ayn Rand En De Utopie Van De Vrije Markt Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Master's 3,795 USD
Master in The Human Mind and its Complexities Radboud University Master's 20,911 USD
Master in Filosofie Van De Tijd Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Master's 3,795 USD
Master in De Logica En Psychologie Van Kritisch Denken Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Master's 3,795 USD

Universities for philosophy in the Netherlands

Masters (MS) in Philosophy in the Netherlands: common questions

How many philosophy programmes are there in the Netherlands?
34 philosophy masters programmes at 9 universities in the Netherlands are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a philosophy degree in the Netherlands cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in philosophy in the Netherlands is 18,691 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,795 USD and 19,300 USD per year.
Can I study philosophy in the Netherlands in English?
Yes — 100% of the philosophy programmes in the Netherlands in our catalogue are taught in English (34 of 34).

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