The city

The Hague is a seaside city with a rich cultural heritage and international appeal. It’s home to the Dutch royal family and the country’s government, to leading institutions such as the International Criminal Court, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and the International Court of Justice, as well as 30,000 students, making the third largest city in the Netherlands an important one for both local and international students.

The unique combination of city and beach makes The Hague a pleasant place to live, in addition to its rich diversity in shops, cafes and restaurants, and nightlife.

Estimated living costs

Find here an overview of expenses you can expect when moving to The Hague besides the tuition fees for the study programme of your interest.

Expenses next to tuition fees

• Study trips (not mandatory, but highly recommended): about €400 per year
• Dutch residence permit application: €243 (update January 2025)
• Museum card: €75
• Plane tickets home (these can get really expensive during the holidays
  
• Monthly expenses (see an estimated overview below)

Average monthly overview of expenses

This is an average monthly overview of expenses according to students studying in our first year (2023-2024):

Working besides your studies for non-EU students is only allowed a limited amount of hours a week.
Please take into account that your study will take up about 40 hours a week.