Tuition fees & other costs

Please select the type of programme for an overview of tuition fees and other costs.

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Certificate course - EU student
Course fees
- 1 month courses: € 3750
- 3 - 5 month courses (fee depending on the programme): € 5750 to € 11220
Costs include excursions.

Costs for living in the Netherlands
- Down payment for your accommodation (depending on your landlord): ± € 300
- Rent per person/per month, depending on the type of room (single/double) and location (Dronten/Almere): € 250 to € 450
- Food (estimated costs per week): ± € 80
- Travel in the Netherlands (estimated costs per month): ± € 45
Our International Office will inform you when to pay and how.
Certificate course - NON-EU student
Course fees
- 1 month courses: € 3750
- 3 - 5 month courses (fee depending on the programme): € 5750 to € 10945
Costs include excursions.

Costs for living in the Netherlands
- Down payment for your accommodation (depending on your landlord): ± € 300
- Rent per person/per month, depending on the type of room (single/double) and location (Dronten/Almere): € 250 to € 450
- Visa application: € 192
- Health insurance which covers your medical costs in the Netherlands: € 45
- Food (estimated costs per week): ± € 80
- Travel in the Netherlands (estimated costs per month): ± € 45
Our International Office will inform you when to pay and how.
Exchange programme - EU student
Study costs
- Get-on-Board Fee: € 150
Costs for living in the Netherlands
- Down payment for your accommodation (depending on your landlord): ± € 300
- Rent per person/per month, depending on the type of room (single/double) and location (Dronten/Almere): € 250 to € 450
- Food (estimated costs per week): ± € 80
- Travel in the Netherlands (estimated costs per month): ± € 45
Our International Office will inform you when to pay and how.
Exchange programme - NON-EU student
Study costs
- Get-on-Board Fee: € 150
Costs for living in the Netherlands
- Down payment for your accommodation (depending on your landlord): ± € 300
- Rent per person/per month, depending on the type of room (single/double) and location (Dronten/Almere): € 250 to € 450
- Visa application: € 210
- Health insurance which covers your medical costs in the Netherlands: € 45
- Food (estimated costs per week): ± € 80
- Travel in the Netherlands (estimated costs per month): ± € 45
Our International Office will inform you when to pay and how.
Bachelor programme - EU student
Tuition fees and study costs

Academic year 2023- 2024
- Tuition fee: € 2314 (subject to change per academic year).
- Get-on-Board Fee: € 150
- Books (depending on programme): € 200 to € 300
Academic year 2022- 2023
- Tuition fee: € 2209 (subject to change per academic year).
- Get-on-Board Fee: € 150
- Books (depending on programme): € 200 to € 300
Costs for living in the Netherlands
- Down payment for your accommodation (depending on your landlord): ± € 300
- Rent per person/per month, depending on the type of room (single/double) and location (Dronten/Almere): € 250 to € 450
- Food (estimated costs per week): ± € 80
- Travel in the Netherlands (estimated costs per month): ± € 45
Extra costs
- Study tour to Italy for students European Food Business: € 850
- Study tour for International Food Business and International Food Operations Management: € 850
- Study tour to Hungary for EED International Agribusiness and Food Chain Management students: € 175
- Introduction week ‘Harzweek’ for Aquatic Ecosystem Analysis students € 130
- 5 week integrated project Portugal for Aquatic Ecosystem Analysis students € 500
Students in International Food Business and European Food Business only pay tuition fee to Aeres UAS during the four years of study; they do not pay tuition fee to the partner universities involved in the study programme.

Our International Office will inform you when to pay and how.
Bachelor programme - NON-EU student
Tuition fees and study costs

Academic year 2023 - 2024
- Tuition fee: € 8215 (subject to change per academic year)*
- Get-on-Board Fee: € 150
- Books (depending on programme): € 200 to € 300
* € 19000 needs to be paid in advance before the visa application procedure as proof of sufficient financial means. This amount will cover all the required payments mentioned above and the costs for living in the Netherlands. After the start of your study, you will receive back the remaining amount.

Only after consultation and approval of the International Office of Aeres UAS the amount can be paid in two instalments. The first instalment has to be paid before the visa application procedure, the second payment by proof of the availability of this amount on your bank account.

Academic year 2022 - 2023
- Tuition fee: € 7676 (subject to change per academic year)*
- Get-on-Board Fee: € 150
- Books (depending on programme): € 200 to € 300
Costs for living in the Netherlands
- Down payment for your accommodation (depending on your landlord): ± € 300
- Rent per person/per month, depending on the type of room (single/double) and location (Dronten/Almere): € 250 to € 450
- Visa application: € 210
- Health insurance which covers your medical costs in the Netherlands: € 45
- Food (estimated costs per week): ± € 80
- Travel in the Netherlands (estimated costs per month): ± € 45
Extra costs
- Study tour to Italy for students European Food Business: € 850
- Study tour for International Food Business and International Food Operations Management: € 850
- Study tour to Hungary for EED International Agribusiness and Food Chain Management students: € 175
- Introduction week ‘Harzweek’ for Aquatic Ecosystem Analysis students € 130
- 5 week integrated project Portugal for Aquatic Ecosystem Analysis students € 500
Students in International Food Business and European Food Business only pay tuition fee to Aeres UAS during the four years of study; they do not pay tuition fee to the partner universities involved in the study programme.

Our International Office will inform you when to pay and how.
Master programme - EU student
Tuition fees

Academic year 2023 - 2024
- Tuition fee: € 2314 (subject to change per academic year)
- Pre-master: € 1157
Academic year 2022 - 2023
- Tuition fee: € 2209 (subject to change per academic year)
- Pre-master: € 1105
Study costs
- Handling fee: € 50
- Master in Agribusiness Development: introduction week, excursions and company visits (has to be paid to continue the application of accepted students) € 500
- Master in Food Systems Innovation: Introduction week, City Study Tour and excursions (has to be paid after admission, but before the start of the programme) € 900
- Books and other study materials: €350
Our International Office will inform you when to pay and how.
Master programme - NON-EU student
Tuition fees and study costs

Academic year 2023 - 2024
- Tuition fee: € 8215 (subject to change per academic year)*
- Pre-master: €4108
* € 19000 needs to be paid in advance before the visa application procedure as proof of sufficient financial means. This amount will cover all the required payments mentioned above and the costs for living in the Netherlands. After the start of your study, you will receive back the remaining amount.

Only after consultation and approval of the International Office of Aeres UAS the amount can be paid in two instalments. The first instalment has to be paid before the visa application procedure, the second payment by proof of the availability of this amount on your bank account.

Our International Office will inform you when to pay and how.

Academic year 2022 - 2023
- Tuition fee: € 7676 (subject to change per academic year)*
- Pre-master: € 3838
Study costs
- Handling fee: € 50
- Master in Agribusiness Development: introduction week, excursions and company visits (has to be paid to continue the application of accepted students) € 500
- Master in Food Systems Innovation: Introduction week, City Study Tour and excursions (has to be paid after admission, but before the start of the programme) € 900
- Books and other study materials: €350
- Visa application: € 210

The overview consists of two types of expenses:

1. Study costs

Next to tuition fee, keep in mind other study costs like expenses for study tours, student activities and books.

2. Costs for living in the Netherlands

Studying and living in the Netherlands comes with certain costs for housing, visa/permits and insurance. On the following website you can find an estimated overview of the costs and other usefull information: https://www.studyinholland.nl/finances/daily-expenses-and-cost-of-living.

Paying tuition fees

In case you choose to pay the tuition fee in 1 term, the tuition fee will be deducted from your bank account around the 25th of October of that academic year.
Did you choose to pay in 7 terms, the tuition fee will be deducted from your bank account around the 25th of October, 25th of November, 25th of December, 25th of January, 25th of March and the 25th of April. With the first installment an additional € 24,- will be deducted for administration costs.