Study costs
Tuition fee
The amount of tuition fee you are required to pay for a degree programme at Breda University of Applied Sciences depends on your personal situation and the programme you choose. Quickly calculate how much tuition fee you need to pay with our tuition fee calculator. In general, students from the EU pay the statutory tuition fees, and non-EU students pay the institutional tuition fees.
Are you planning to attend multiple study programmes at the same time? In that case, you pay the highest fee only once.
- What is the difference between the statutory tuition fee and the institutional tuition fee?
Statutory tuition fee
This is what you pay if you:- have the Dutch nationality or the nationality of another country that is part of the EEA, or the Surinamese or Swiss nationality and
- have not yet obtained a bachelor's degree from a government-funded programme in the Netherlands at the start of the academic year.
If these conditions do not apply to you, there may be other conditions under which you are eligible for the statutory tuition fee. To find out, please check out the tuition fee regulation.
Institutional tuition fee
This is what you pay if you:- do not have the Dutch nationality or the nationality of another country that is part of the EEA, or the Surinamese or Swiss nationality or
- have already obtained a bachelor's degree from a government-funded programme in the Netherlands at the start of the academic year.
NON-EU students, please take into account the costs of a visa and/or a residence permit. You will also have to transfer proof of sufficient means of support. Read more about the immigration procedure
Find out how much tuition fee you need to pay with our tuition fee calculator.
- Why do study programmes with the distinctive feature ‘Small-Scale and Intensive Education’ charge a higher fee?
Distinctive Feature: Small Scale Intensive Education
A number of our degree programmes have been accredited by the NVAO and the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science with the special feature "Small Scale and Intensive Education". We are proud of this. This means that these programmes offer more than the standard curriculum: you will receive more intensive guidance, work in small groups, and benefit from additional facilities and educational activities. As a result, the tuition fees for these programmes are higher than the regular tuition fees.
The distinctive feature applies to the following programmes:
- Creative Business
- Creative Media and Game Technologies
- Applied Data Science & AI
You can easily check what this means financially for you using our tuition fee calculator.
- When do you need to pay the tuition fee?
Your tuition fee must be paid by 31 August at the latest. If you do not do so, you will not be able to start your studies on 1 September. So make sure you have fulfilled all registration requirements.
Is everything in order? Then you can print your proof of enrolment yourself. This is important for your personal administration and possibly for your employer or other institutions.
Information about payment options and frequently asked questions regarding tuition fees and payment.
- Information about payment
You pay the tuition fee by granting Breda University of Applied Sciences a direct debit authorisation. Payment for study activities is made in a different way. We will explain it here for you.
- Dutch student finance system
The Dutch government has set up a funding system to pay for study costs, tuition fees, health insurance and the cost of living. Students aged under 30 and enrolled in full-time or dual study programme are eligible.
You must either have the Dutch nationality or a nationality or residence permit that provides the same rights as Dutch nationals. Government service DUO provides more information about the Dutch student finance system.
- Can you apply for a scholarship?
You may be eligible for a scholarship for your programme. This depends on the specific conditions of the scholarship. Read more about the different types of scholarships available at BUas and how you can qualify.
Contact
If you have any questions about tuition fees, we would be happy to help you. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information and support.
Additional costs
Estimated additional costs for the Creative Media and Game Technologies programme:
- Introduction week: €165
- Books:
- Design & Production: €335
- Visual Arts: €170
- Programming: €440
- Tekenmateriaal Visual Arts: €180