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List of Universities in Netherlands

The Netherlands is a country located in Western Europe, and its higher education system is highly regarded for its quality and innovation. There are several universities and tertiary institutions operating in the country. Here is a list of universities in the Netherlands:

  • University of Amsterdam: The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with over 30,000 students. It was founded in 1632 and is located in the city of Amsterdam. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in a wide range of fields, including natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, law, and medicine.

  • Leiden University: Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands, founded in 1575. It is located in the city of Leiden and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, law, and medicine.

  • Delft University of Technology: Delft University of Technology is a technical university located in the city of Delft. It was founded in 1842 and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as engineering, natural sciences, and technology.

  • Utrecht University: Utrecht University is located in the city of Utrecht and was founded in 1636. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, law, and medicine.

  • Erasmus University Rotterdam: Erasmus University Rotterdam is located in the city of Rotterdam and was founded in 1913. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as business, economics, social sciences, law, and medicine.

  • Maastricht University: Maastricht University is located in the city of Maastricht and was founded in 1976. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, law, and medicine.

  • Radboud University: Radboud University is located in the city of Nijmegen and was founded in 1923. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, law, and medicine.

These are some of the main universities and tertiary institutions in the Netherlands. They offer a range of programs in different fields, and provide students with opportunities to gain knowledge and skills that can help them succeed in their chosen careers. The higher education system in the Netherlands is highly regarded for its quality and innovation, and universities in the country are known for their strong research capabilities and international collaborations.


This is only a List / Database of Institutions

  1. Avans Hogeschool

  2. Christelijke Hogeschool Windesheim

  3. De Haagse Hogeschool

  4. Delft University of Technology

  5. Eindhoven University of Technology

  6. Erasmus University Rotterdam

  7. European Open University

  8. Fontys University of Applied Sciences

  9. Foundation University

  10. Free University Amsterdam

  11. Hanzehogeschool Groningen

  12. Hogeschool Inholland

  13. Hogeschool Leiden

  14. Hogeschool Rotterdam

  15. Hogeschool Utrecht

  16. Hogeschool van Amsterdam

  17. Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen

  18. Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht (HKU)

  19. Hogeschool Zeeland

  20. Hotelschool The Hague

  21. Institute of Social Studies

  22. International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation

  23. Islamic University of Rotterdam

  24. Leiden University

  25. NHL University of Applied Sciences

  26. NHTV Breda University of Professional Education

  27. NTI University

  28. Open University of the Netherlands

  29. Radboud University of Nijmegen

  30. Saxion Universities

  31. Stenden University

  32. Tilburg University

  33. UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education

  34. Universiteit Doesburg (UNDO)

  35. University College Roosevelt

  36. University for Humanistic (UH)

  37. University of Amsterdam

  38. University of Groningen

  39. University of Maastricht

  40. University of Nijenrode

  41. University of Twente

  42. Utrecht University

  43. Wageningen University

  44. Webster University

  45. Wittenborg University

  46. Zuyd University

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