Important!
Please note that we do not request our candidates any payment in advance for awarding a full Dutch scholarship. No full-scholarship recipients will be asked for visa expense payments. Please email us at courseinquiries@ihs.nl if you have any doubts about emails you have received on our behalf. All IHS emails, including staff, are official emails that follow the structure name[at]ihs[dot]nl.
Studying abroad is exciting, but it also involves costs that need to be covered in advance. Below is an overview of the fees and costs required to study at IHS. Please be aware that there can be other costs per individual case that are not mentioned below, such as (international) travel expenses, study materials, field visits, etc.
| Living costs | Amount |
|---|---|
| Accommodation costs (rent) per month | €550 - 750 |
| Approximate living costs per month excl. rent (utilities costs, transportation and food) | €500 - 600 |
| Health insurance per month | €65 |
Costs and fees per programme
| Application & admission-related costs - Masters 2025 - 2026 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee - 1 year | €18,600 |
| Health insurance - per month | €65 |
| Visa service package: Entry visa + 1-year residence permit | €260* |
Deposit of living costs (for those who need to apply for a student visa & residence permit) This deposit will be refunded monthly after the programme starts. A full sponsorship letter can serve as proof of living costs instead of sending the deposit in some cases. Please consult the Admissions office by sending your sponsorship letter for more advice.
| €14,640 (€1,220 per month) * |
| Cancellation fee (candidates who submit their tuition fees and then cancel their participation before the programme begins are subject to the following charges) |
Notes:
*Actual amount can change as the Immigration office increases the fee once a year. The new amount is usually updated after 1 January.
| Application & admission-related costs – Short Courses 2025 - 2026 | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee (if you are an EU participant, the VAT of 21% will apply. the stated tuition fee is excluding the VAT) | see the course page |
| Health insurance - per month | € 65 |
| Accommodation - per day (The actual amount can vary depending on the availability) | € 80 - € 100 |
| Short term study visa (non-EU/EEA master students have to pay a fee to the Dutch Immigration Service/IND) | Please consult your local Netherlands embassy for up to date visa cost information. |
| Cancellation fee (candidates who submit their tuition fees and then cancel their course participation before the course begins are subject to the following charges) |
The following fees and costs apply to all PhD full-time researchers. The totals below reflect the costs of an individual completing research full-time at IHS for four years.
| Application & admission-related costs - PhD 2025 - 2026 | Amount (per year) | Additional information |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee for a 4-year trajectory | €12,500 / per year | The fee is the same for EU and non-EU students. For the full breakdown of the tuition fee please click here. |
| PhD trajectory extension administration fee | €2,150 per additional year | An annual administration fee of €2,150 applies if you have not finished your PhD trajectory after four years, the agreed-upon end date, but stay enrolled and continue to receive supervision. |
| Health insurance | Approx. €65* per month | The PhD student arranges their own health insurance directly with the company and pays the invoice directly. IHS recommend two suppliers for researchers and PhD students, these are AON and Insure To Study. If you have any questions about health insurance, please email PhD_admin@ihs.nl after your place in our programme has been confirmed.
*cost can vary depending on your provider and needs. |
| Fieldwork | - | The tuition fees do not contribute to the cost of fieldwork, and this will need to be covered by the PhD student/ researcher independently. |
| Entry visa + residence permit costs | €243* | If you stay in the Netherlands for more than 90 days, you will need an MVV visa together with a residence permit. IHS PhD programme will apply for this visa for you from the Netherlands. *Actual amount can change as the Immigration office increases the fee twice a year on 1 January and 1 July. |
| Minimum monthly living costs required by the Dutch Immigration office | €1,657 singles* per month €2,367.14* families per month | If you need to apply for an MVV visa, you must provide proof that your living costs meet the IND income requirement. The required documentation depends on whether your living costs are covered by a scholarship, a financial guarantor, or personal funds. For example, if you are coming alone:
The specific documents required for proof of sufficient living costs vary depending on the funding source. For example, A full sponsorship letter can serve as proof of living costs. Please note that the exact documentation required may differ based on individual circumstances. For guidance on the required proof in your situation, please contact the Admissions Office. Once you have been admitted into the programme, our PhD Programme Administrator will contact you to discuss the specific documentation required for your visa application. Please be aware that the IND adjusts the required financial proof twice a year, on January 1 and July 1, which may impact the amount you need to demonstrate. |
| Cancellation fee (students who submit their tuition fees and then cancel their course participation before the programme begins are subject to the following charges) | Cancellation confirmed two months before start date: €450 Cancellation confirmed less than two months before start date: €900 |