Expenses
Below you will find the tuition fee rates for ESP in the 2025-2026 academic year. In addition to the tuition fee, you must also cover several extra study-related costs.
Tuition fees 2025-2026
These are the tuition fees for ESP in the 2025-2026 academic year:
- Statutory tuition fee: €3,601 per year (if you meet the statutory criteria)
- Institutional tuition fee: €11,279 per year (if you do not meet the statutory criteria)
- Both fees apply only to ESP students
Proof of financial means
The Dutch Government sets financial requirements for those wishing to immigrate. Please be aware that you may need to submit a proof of financial means as part of your application.
Admission fee 2025-2026
- From the academic year 2025-2026, students with an international (non-Dutch) diploma must pay a €100 application fee when applying for a Bachelor’s programme.
- You do not pay the fee if you already paid it for another AUAS programme.
- You do not pay the fee if you are a UAF refugee.
- If you are an EER student and you are accepted and enrolled, the fee will be reimbursed in November 2025.
- In all other cases, the application fee is non-refundable.
| Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Housing | Between €700 and €1400 a month |
| Insurance | Between €40 and €50 a month |
| Books | Between €50 and €100 a year |
| Travel (home to school) | Between € 0 (if you have a bike) and €40 (public transport) a month |
| Other costs (groceries, social activities and other expenses) | Between €300 and €1,000 per year |
| Internship related costs (travel, housing, fees) | Varies between €300 and €2,000 per internship |
The estimated costs above are a rough estimate. The exact costs obviously depend on your personal situation and standards.
Housing
If you’re moving to Amsterdam for your studies, please ensure that you have realistic expectations about housing options and costs. As one of the most popular university towns in the Netherlands, the demand for reasonably priced accommodation is very high. It is a challenge to find suitable accommodation in Amsterdam, therefore it is important to arrange your accommodation as soon as possible.
At ESP, the International Office can assist you regarding housing. For the new academic year, ESP reserves approximately 20 rooms for ESP students. The AUAS has agreements with a limited number of housing corporations in order to provide furnished accommodation to international students for a maximum period of one year.
Most students choose to live in dedicated student housing or share a flat with other students. Estimated costs for this type of accommodation can range from €500 to €1,200 a month, depending on the location and a variety of other factors.
Learn more about searching for accommodation on the housing page.
Questions about housing for ESP students?
Email the International Office via esp@hva.nl.