Study in the Netherlands

Associate Degree programmes in the Netherlands

Two-year associate degrees (NLQF/EQF level 5) taught at universities of applied sciences. They lead into the third year of a related HBO bachelor’s programme. Compare Dutch universities offering Associate Degree programmes.

29 universities · ordered by composite score

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Stichting Hogeschool Viaa

Zwolle, Overijssel · University of Applied Sciences (HBO)

NL #44 Admissions open
Tuition
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Enrolments (2025)
2,045
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Marnix Academie

Utrecht · University of Applied Sciences (HBO)

NL #45 Admissions open
Tuition
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Enrolments (2025)
1,343
28
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Hogeschool KPZ

Zwolle, Overijssel · University of Applied Sciences (HBO)

NL #48 Admissions open
Tuition
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Enrolments (2025)
771
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Iselinge Hogeschool

Doetinchem, Gelderland · University of Applied Sciences (HBO)

NL #49 Admissions open
Tuition
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Enrolments (2025)
604

Popular Associate Degree subjects

Agriculture & Environment Arts, Design & Architecture Built Environment Business & Management Computer Science & IT Data Analytics Education Engineering Hospitality & Tourism Humanities & Theology Medicine & Health Sciences Science Social Sciences & Psychology Sports & Recreation

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