Expenses
Below you will find the tuition fees rates for ESP for the 2025-2026 academic year. Besides tuition, you will be expected to cover a number of additional costs associated with your study.
Tuition fees 2025-2026
If you meet the statutory criteria you need to pay the statutory tuition fee per year. If you do not meet those criteria, you need to pay the institutional tuition fee. Both rates are specific to ESP students only.
- Statutory fees: € 3.601
- Institutional fees: € 11.279
Please be aware that you may need to submit a proof of financial means as part of your application. Details on this, and other costs of immigration, are available here.
Admission fee 2025-2026
From the academic year 2025-2026, all students applying for a Bachelor’s degree programme with an international (i.e. non-Dutch) diploma are required to pay an application fee of €100.
The application fee does not apply if you already paid it for another AUAS degree programme, or if you are an UAF refugee.
If you are an EER student and you are accepted and enrolled in your degree programme, the application fee will be reimbursed in November 2025. In all other cases, the application fee is non-refundable.
| Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Housing | Between € 500 and € 1200 a month |
| Insurance | Between € 40 and € 50 a month |
| Books | Between € 50 and € 100 a year |
| Travel (home to school) | Between € 0 (if you have a bike) and € 40 (public transport) a month |
| Other costs (groceries, social activities and other expenses) | Between € 300 and €1,000 per year |
| Internship related costs (travel, housing, fees) | Varies between € 300 and € 2,000 per internship |
The estimated costs above are a rough estimate. The exact costs obviously depend on your personal situation and standards.
Housing
If you’re moving to Amsterdam for your studies, please ensure that you have realistic expectations about housing options and costs. As one of the most popular university towns in the Netherlands, the demand for reasonably priced accommodation is very high. It is a challenge to find suitable accommodation in Amsterdam, therefore it is important to arrange your accommodation as soon as possible.
At ESP, the International Office can assist you regarding housing. For the new academic year, ESP reserves approximately 20 rooms for ESP students. The AUAS has agreements with a limited number of housing corporations in order to provide furnished accommodation to international students for a maximum period of one year.
Most students choose to live in dedicated student housing or share a flat with other students. Estimated costs for this type of accommodation can range from €500 to €1200 a month, depending on the location and a variety of other factors. Learn more about searching for accommodation on the housing page.
Questions about housing for ESP students?
Email the International Office via esp@hva.nl.