Tuition fees

As a student, you pay tuition fees annually. The tuition fee rate applies to a full academic year, and the amount depends on your specific situation. If you are not enrolled for the entire academic year, you may be entitled to a partial refund of the tuition fees paid.

Types of fees

There are two types of tuition fees in the Netherlands: the (lower) statutory fees and the (higher) institutional fees. These fees apply to an entire academic year. Which fees apply to you depends on your situation, below you can find information on when each type applies.

Other fees

Refund of Tuition Fees

If you do not wish to remain enrolled for the entire academic year (for example, due to graduation), you have the option to withdraw earlier. You may be entitled to a refund of part of the tuition fees in such cases. You can find the rules and exceptions on our page about termination of enrollment. Detailed information about tuition fees can be found in the Enrollment and Tuition Fees Regulations.

Additional Costs

In addition to tuition fees, there are other costs you might incur while pursuing your studies. In the document below, you can find the principles followed by Utrecht University. It also explains when and under what conditions additional costs can be charged.