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STUDY IN EUROPE
The real cost of studying in Germany vs the Netherlands.
One charges no tuition. The other charges plenty. The city matters as much as the country.
A rough real-world comparison
| Germany (Leipzig, English master’s) | Netherlands (mid-size city, master’s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | €0 | €12,000–20,000 a year |
| Living | €700–800 a month | €900–1,100 a month |
| Up front | €11,904 blocked account, returned monthly | Proof of funds |
| After graduating | 18-month job-seeker visa | Orientation year to find work |
The language variable
German bachelor’s degrees are mostly taught in German at C1. Germany’s free tuition applies most cleanly to English-taught master’s students. The Netherlands is moving to reduce English-taught bachelor’s programmes.
How to choose
Field, level and target city against your actual budget. Munich comes close to a mid-range Dutch city; Amsterdam sits on par with or above Munich.
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Where to go next
Study in Germany
Zero tuition, and the blocked account.
Study in the Netherlands
English throughout, and the housing problem.
Study in Europe
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