The Hague University

School of European Studies

With 1300 students, the School of European Studies is the second largest faculties within the Hague University.

It was founded in 1990, and has a vocational approach. It prides itself of an overall international atmosphere with over thirty different nationalities represented in the school and multinational staff.

In any given term, there is approx 200 foreign exchange students at the School of European Studies, and for Dutch students studying abroad is a compulsory part of the program. In the entire university there are 16,000 students.

The Hague, a city of 450,000 inhabitants, is the Netherlands' political capital and home to important international institutions such as the International court. The Hague lies on the North Sea between Amsterdam and Rotterdam with Amsterdam only an hour away by train.

Academics

Courses in English are available to most arts and science students. Please email us for the full list. See also the exchange student guide. 

Estimated cost of living

Airfare: $1,200 - 1,500
Visa: $600
Rent: $500 - 800/month
Food: $200 - 250/month
Books: $475

Accommodation

The International Office assists with finding housing.