Top Student Cities and Universities to Study in Netherlands 2023

Updated date: 19th January 2023

1. Study in Amsterdam:

Everyone has heard about Amsterdam, and the capital city of the Netherlands delivers on every expectation. Both Dutch and English Language courses, amazing City to live in and explore around, and a nightlife any student would love to have. Accommodation in Amsterdam is a tricky thing, but with proper planning, it can be overcome. QS World University Ranking 2023 has ranked Amsterdam in 21st place.

Top Universities in Amsterdam:

2. Study in Delft

The home to Netherlands’ oldest, largest, and top-ranked University; Delft is a small but significant city in Netherlands. It is very scenic with cobblestone houses, canals, and snow. Just how you would like Netherlands to be. The Delft University of Technology is the nation’s second highest-ranked University, and if mathematics and Computer Science is what you are looking for, Delft University is the place to be.

Top Universities in Delft:

3. Study in Eindhoven

Home to a world-renowned brand. Philips, Eindhoven can be characterized as a home to innovation. Just like Philips, the city itself is the hub of Technology and Engineering. Leading the way in those fields are the Eindhoven University of Technology, maintaining its spot in the top 150 Universities in the world. The University also works closely with Philips and other similar companies, so research and innovations are at their peak.

Top Universities in Eindhoven:

4. Study in Groningen

The first Dutch female student and first astronaut were from Groningen. It is home to the University of Groningen, which is ranked 145^th worldwide in QS world university rankings 2023. It has a large population of students and is one of the favorite places for the international students to go and study in the Netherlands.

Top Universities in Groningen:

5. Study in Leiden

Located only 30 minutes away from Amsterdam, Leiden is not away from the unofficial capital (The Hague), too. It is the best of both worlds. Same picturesque Netherlands backdrop but without the tourist rush of Amsterdam. Just like Eindhoven, the student community makes up a large part of its population.

Top Universities in Leiden:

6. Study in Utrecht

Home to one of the oldest universities in Europe, the Utrecht University was established in 1636, Utrecht is another typical student city in Netherlands. It is located centrally in the Netherlands, which makes it easier if you want to travel anywhere in the country. Another plus point to Utrecht: Nightlife!

Top Universities in Utrecht:

7. Study in Rotterdam

Rotterdam is in the 7^th topmost student city of the Netherlands and the Universities that are in those cities are still maintaining their position in the Top 200 in the world. Erasmus University Rotterdam is ranked 208^th in QS world university ranking. It has the biggest port in Europe. 

Top Universities in Rotterdam:

8. Study in Maastricht

The southernmost city of Netherlands, Maastricht is a little different and less Dutch than the rest of the Netherlands. It is a little hilly and more multicultural than any of the other cities are. It borders Germany and Belgium, so students can travel around and can explore other nations while studying. The University of Maastricht is the second youngest Dutch University established in 1976, but still holds a world ranking of 278.

Top Universities in Maastricht :

9. Study in Tilburg

Tilburg was not always a place that students looked forward to, however, over the years it has started attracting more and more international students. It is relatively cheap to transport and stay in Tilburg than in other Dutch cities. There are many festivals in summers to look forward to, the most famous being a ten-day-long funfair in July.

Top Universities in Tilburg:

10. Study in Den Haag (The Hague)

The Hague, or as locals call it, Den Haag is an internationally important place. It is home to the international court of justice. The Netherlands parliament is also situated in Den Haag. Hague is also home to Netherlands’ most popular beaches. The summer is full of locals and tourists enjoying the Beach.

Top Universities in The Hague:

1. Hague University of Applied Science

2. HotelSchool the Hague

Fun Fact: the University of Leiden has some parts of faculties located in The Hague, and both cities are 15 minutes away from each other by train.