About the university
Inholland University of Applied Sciences (Hogeschool Inholland) is a public university of applied sciences with seven campuses in the Randstad, the economic heart of the Netherlands, including Amsterdam, Haarlem, Delft, The Hague, Rotterdam and Alkmaar. Its bachelor's are accredited and built on hands-on learning and real-world projects.
Most programmes are in Dutch, but Inholland runs six English-taught bachelor's: Information Technology (Haarlem), Applied Mathematics/Data Science, Business Innovation and Tourism Management (Amsterdam), Aeronautical Engineering (Delft) and Creative Business (The Hague and Haarlem), plus an associate degree in Electronic Music.
Indian students look at Inholland for IT, data science and aeronautical engineering at a single, moderate fee of €10,360 a year for 2026/27, with campuses in and around Amsterdam, Haarlem, Delft and The Hague.
- Type
- Public university of applied sciences (Hogeschool Inholland)
- Campuses
- Seven, in cities including Alkmaar, Amsterdam, Delft, The Hague, Haarlem and Rotterdam
- English-taught degrees
- Six 4-year bachelor's plus an associate degree in Electronic Music
- Intake
- September; non-EU students should start applying before 1 May 2027
- Institutional tuition 2026/27
- €10,360 a year for full-time bachelor's (same for all programmes)
- Living costs
- About €1,000–€1,400 a month in major Dutch cities (Inholland)
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- €10,360
- Duration
- 4 years full-time
- Intakes
- September (start applying before 1 May 2027)
- English
- IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80 or Cambridge CAE/CPE/FCE grade C (169–172)
- Undergraduate
Applied Mathematics / Data Science (ENG)
- Fee / year
- €10,360
- Duration
- 4 years full-time
- Intakes
- September (start applying before 1 May 2027; enrolment complete by 31 August 2027)
- English
- IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80 or Cambridge grade C (169–172); check the programme's entry requirements
- Undergraduate
Aeronautical Engineering (ENG)
- Fee / year
- €10,360
- Duration
- 4 years full-time
- Intakes
- September (start applying before 1 May 2027)
- English
- IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80 or Cambridge grade C (169–172); check the programme's entry requirements
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- €10,360
- Duration
- 4 years full-time
- Intakes
- September (start applying before 1 May 2027)
- English
- IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80 or Cambridge grade C (169–172); check the programme's entry requirements
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- €10,360
- Duration
- 4 years full-time
- Intakes
- September (start applying before 1 May 2027)
- English
- IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80 or Cambridge grade C (169–172); check the programme's entry requirements
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- €10,360
- Duration
- 4 years full-time
- Intakes
- September (start applying before 1 May 2027)
- English
- IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80 or Cambridge grade C (169–172); check the programme's entry requirements
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (EUR) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology (ENG) | 4 years full-time | €10,360 | ≈ ₹11 lakh |
| Applied Mathematics / Data Science (ENG) | 4 years full-time | €10,360 | ≈ ₹11 lakh |
| Aeronautical Engineering (ENG) | 4 years full-time | €10,360 | ≈ ₹11 lakh |
| Business Innovation (ENG) | 4 years full-time | €10,360 | ≈ ₹11 lakh |
| Tourism Management (ENG) | 4 years full-time | €10,360 | ≈ ₹11 lakh |
| Creative Business (ENG) | 4 years full-time | €10,360 | ≈ ₹11 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Inholland University of Applied Sciences with similar universities in the Netherlands.
Scholarships
- Bachelor's, non-EU/EEA students
Inholland Knowledge Grant
Value: €2,500 in the first year and €1,000 in each of the second and third years
Eligibility: Talented non-EU/EEA students starting a bachelor's, subject to Inholland's conditions.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- A secondary diploma at least equivalent to Dutch HAVO; Inholland's admissions team evaluates every international diploma, including Indian Class 12. Listed diplomas do not grant automatic admission.
- Send copies of your diploma and final transcript in English (or Dutch, German, French or Spanish); other languages need a certified translation.
- Apply through Studielink, activate your Inholland account and complete the mandatory Intake, which checks your motivation and fit. Non-EU students should start before 1 May 2027.
- Non-EU students without a SEPA bank account pay the full year's fee in one bank transfer.
Postgraduate
- Inholland does not list English-taught master's for international students on its international site.
Documents
- Passport
- Class 12 certificate and final transcript (with certified translation if needed)
- English test result (IELTS, TOEFL iBT or Cambridge)
- Intake tasks set in Inholland's Selfservice portal
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0 overall (Information Technology entry requirements); no sub-scores listed. |
| TOEFL iBT | 80 overall. |
| Cambridge English | CAE, CPE or FCE with an overall grade C (169–172). |
| Exemption | Applicants from the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand do not need English proof. Indian applicants should plan to take a test. PTE and Duolingo were not listed on the page we checked. |
Accommodation and living costs
Inholland can arrange rooms and studios for first-year degree students through housing providers near Amsterdam, Haarlem, Delft and The Hague, but places are limited and housing is not guaranteed. There is no Inholland housing in Rotterdam or Alkmaar. After the first year you find your own room. Start searching at least four months before you arrive.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Shared student housing, including utilitiesInholland estimate | €450–1,000per month | ≈ ₹47,700 – ₹1.1 lakh |
| Total living costs in major citiesExcludes tuition and travel | €1,000–1,400per month | ≈ ₹1.1 lakh – ₹1.5 lakh |
| Basic health insuranceFrom about this amount | €130per month | ≈ ₹13,780 |
| Groceries | €250per month | ≈ ₹26,500 |
Campus and location
Inholland has seven campuses across the Randstad. English-taught degrees and exchange courses run at six of them.
- Haarlem: Information Technology and Creative Business.
- Amsterdam: Applied Mathematics/Data Science, Business Innovation and Tourism Management.
- Delft: Aeronautical Engineering.
- The Hague: Creative Business.
- IT minors include Data & AI, Cloud Computing, Security, User Experience and Mobile Development.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Inholland's bachelor's are practical, with real-world projects and work placements. Inholland did not publish graduate employment figures on the pages we checked. See our Netherlands guide for post-study work rules.
| What | Figure | Source |
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Studying in the Netherlands
Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in the Netherlands. Our country guide covers them in detail:
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FAQs
How much does Inholland cost for Indian students?
The institutional fee is €10,360 a year for 2026/27, the same for every full-time bachelor's. The 2027/28 fee was not yet published.
When should I apply?
Inholland recommends non-EU students start before 1 May 2027 for a September start, because diploma checks and the visa take time.
What IELTS score do I need?
IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80 or Cambridge grade C, according to the Information Technology entry requirements. Check your programme's page.
Does Inholland offer scholarships?
Yes. The Inholland Knowledge Grant gives talented non-EU/EEA bachelor's students €2,500 in year one and €1,000 in years two and three.
Does Inholland provide housing?
It arranges a limited number of first-year rooms near Amsterdam, Haarlem, Delft and The Hague, but cannot guarantee housing.
Sources
- Inholland: tuition fee (opens in a new tab)
- Inholland: tuition fee table 2026-2027 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- Inholland: entry requirements (opens in a new tab)
- Inholland: Information Technology entry requirements (opens in a new tab)
- Inholland: Applied Mathematics / Data Science, apply (opens in a new tab)
- Inholland: Aeronautical Engineering (opens in a new tab)
- Inholland: our locations (opens in a new tab)
- Inholland: student housing (opens in a new tab)
- Inholland: cost of living (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.inholland.nl/inhollandcom (opens in a new tab)
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