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BA European Studies

NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences · Leeuwarden, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishNo CAO points neededOpen entryApplied sciencesStudy abroad
Duration4 years
StartsSept 2027
EntryOpen entry
Deadline (EU)15 Aug 2027
EU fee 2026/27€2,694 / yr

About the course

Covers European law, governance, economics and public administration, plus multilingual communication and intercultural skills, through practical assignments for European and government organisations. It includes a Brussels field trip in year 2, a compulsory study semester abroad and an internship in year 3. It is a practical, career-focused degree at a university of applied sciences.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • The institution assesses the Irish Leaving Certificate individually and does not publish a fixed Irish requirement. Contact admissions to confirm.
  • We could not confirm any programme-specific subject requirement. NHL Stenden asks for a secondary diploma at least at EQF level 4. You do not need an English test if English was part of the final exams at a recognised European school.

How to apply

  1. Apply on StudielinkChoose European Studies (Leeuwarden) by 15 August 2027 for September, or by 15 January for a February start.
  2. Upload documentsUpload your Leaving Cert results and ID when NHL Stenden asks for them.
  3. Study matchingNHL Stenden’s application procedure includes a study matching (study choice check) step. Complete it when invited.
  4. Receive decisionYour place is confirmed once your results have been checked. First-year international students are offered a housing guarantee through NHL Stenden’s accommodation partners.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: EU/EEA applicants: apply through Studielink by 15 August 2027 for September entry. This is NHL Stenden’s standing EU/EEA deadline. A February intake also exists, with an EU/EEA deadline of 15 January..

Costs

  • Standard Dutch EU fee: €2,694 (2026/27). The 2027/28 fee is set by the Dutch government each year (expected to be close to €2,800). The course includes a compulsory semester abroad in year 3 and a field trip to Brussels in year 2, so budget for travel costs.
  • EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).
Open-entry course: if you meet the requirements, you get a place.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityLeeuwarden
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
PlacesNo cap published
EntryOpen entry
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Checked against the official NHL Stenden website: September 2026 (2027 entry). Fees are for 2026/27, and the 15 August deadline is NHL Stenden’s standing deadline rather than a date published specifically for 2027. Confirm both with the university. Always confirm details with the university before applying.