Study costs
Tuition fee
In the academic year 2025-2026, students who
- have the Dutch nationality or the nationality of another country that is part of the EEA, Surinam or Switzerland and
- have not already obtained a master's degree from a government-funded programme in the Netherlands at the start of the academic year.
pay a tuition fee of €10,500 (approximately) for the complete 2-year degree programme. This is divided into two parts. In the academic year 2025-2026 the statutory tuition fee for the BUas part of the master's programmes is €2,601. This covers the enrolment at BUas for two years. Note, should you be eligible for a study grant from DUO in the Netherlands, it is only valid for the duration of 1 year.
During the programme, the remaining tuition is charged to the University of Rijeka in Croatia and the University of Girona in Spain. The final fees for Croatia and Spain for academic year 2024-2025 will be determined just before the semester begins. Tuition fees can be roughly halved by applying for the scholarships offered by our partners.
If this does not apply to you, you pay the institutional tuition fee for non-EU students. This tuition fee is approximately €26,000 for the complete 2-year degree programme. This is devided into two parts. In the academic year 2025-2026 the institutional tuition fee for the BUas part of the master's programmes is €16,650. This covers the enrolment at BUas for two years. During the programme, the remaining tuition is charged to the University of Rijeka in Croatia and the University of Girona in Spain. The final fees for Croatia and Spain for academic year 2024-2025 will be determined just before the semester begins.
More information on tuition fees at BUas (pdf) and on tuition fee payment.
NON-EU students, please take into account the costs of a visa and/or a residence permit. You will also have to transfer proof of sufficient means of support.
Read more about the immigration procedure
Additional costs
In addition to tuition fees, please consider costs for participation in the introduction week and the purchase of study materials such as books and a laptop (Windows required). There may also be additional costs for company visits and excursions. Accommodation, transport and other living expenses will also be at your own expense. Support in finding a place to live will be provided by the participating universities.
Estimated additional costs:
- Introduction week: €100
- Books: no costs in Breda, other universities to be determined
- Study/excursion costs: approximately €100 per semester (in semesters 1, 2 and 3)
During your traineeship between June and September, you will earn around € 1,500 per month.