What are my study expenses?
On this page you can find all the information about your study expenses. Your expenses consist of the tuition fee, living expenses and insurance. Non-EU/EFTA students also need to pay an institutional tuition fee and the dues of a residence permit.
Estimated study costs
This cost estimate is based on a three years BSc study and divided into two categories, EU/EFTA and non-EU/non-EFTA students.
| Student EU/EFTA | Student Non-EU/EFTA | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee 2025/2026 | €2,601.00 | €17,800.00 |
| Tuition Fee 2026/2027 | €2,700.00 (estimate) | €18,300.00 (estimate) |
| Tuition Fee 2027/2028 | €2,775.00 (estimate) | €18,800.00 (estimate) |
| Living expenses | €43,300.00 | €43,200.00 |
| Health insurance | €2,268.00 | €2,268.00 |
| Residence permit | n/a | €243.00 |
| Total estimated costs for 3 years | €53,544.00 | €100,611.00 |
* No rights can be derived from this information. Conditions and amounts mentioned may be subject to change depending on Dutch legislation and Wageningen University policies.
Explanation of study costs
Tuition Fees: the statutory tuition fee that applies to EU/EFTA students is determined by the Dutch government and applies to students who meet the nationality and the degree requirement.
The institutional tuition fee for non-European students is set by the Executive Board of Wageningen University. The definite amount of tuition fees of 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 will be determined in the course of 2025 and 2026 respectively.
Living expenses: this amount, determined annually by the IND, is required for the daily expenses, housing, food, books, study-materials, clothing, computer materials etc. If the University applies for the student’s residence permit (non-EU/EFTA students), the University has to prove to the IND that the student has sufficient financial means. Therefore these students are required to transfer twelve months living allowance in advance to the university as a deposit. Once the student has opened a Dutch bank account the total amount will be transferred to this account.
Student insurance: In the Netherlands everybody is obliged to be insured. To fulfil this obligation the premium is invoiced as well. The university will take out this insurance, so the student will be well insured during the study period at our university.
Dues for residence permit: non-European students are obliged to have a
Dutch residence permit. As Wageningen university offers you this service, an
advance payment of these costs are required. Only after receipt of the total
costs of the invoice, the university will start the visa and legal residence
application.
Note: non-EU students without a European IBAN bank account have to open a Dutch bank account. As this may take a few weeks, these students are advised to bring a credit card or cash, 500 to 700 euros, for expenses in the first month.
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