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Open University of the Netherlands
Heerlen, 🇳🇱 Netherlands · Public · Est. 1984
#870
World Ranking
#14
In Netherlands
42+
Courses & Fees
1984
Founded
What Open University of the Netherlands Is Known For
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Widely recognised for its Health & Medicine and Social Sciences programmes, with a strong record of graduate employability and active research output based in Heerlen.
Rankings
#870
Global Ranking (indicative)
#14
Ranking in Netherlands
Rankings are composite estimates for guidance purposes, updated periodically by ICS from globally recognised ranking systems. Always confirm current standing directly with the university.
Courses & Fees (42+)
Health & Medicine
22 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine (MBBS/MD) | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 15,100 / year |
| Medical Laboratory Science | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 6,650 / year |
| Biomedical Science | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 7,750 / year |
| Pharmacy | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 11,650 / year |
| Nursing | Diploma | 1 Year | USD 10,850 / year |
| Physiotherapy | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 12,800 / year |
| Paramedicine | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 9,500 / year |
| Nutrition & Dietetics | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 7,950 / year |
| Dentistry | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 10,050 / year |
| Veterinary Medicine | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 16,400 / year |
| Public Health | Diploma | 1 Year | USD 8,400 / year |
| Occupational Therapy | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 11,250 / year |
| Medicine (MBBS/MD) | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 7,400 / year |
| Medical Laboratory Science | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 13,550 / year |
| Biomedical Science | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 10,400 / year |
| Pharmacy | Diploma | 1 Year | USD 13,550 / year |
| Nursing | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 11,600 / year |
| Physiotherapy | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 8,200 / year |
| Paramedicine | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 8,050 / year |
| Nutrition & Dietetics | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 10,300 / year |
| Dentistry | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 8,000 / year |
| Veterinary Medicine | Diploma | 1 Year | USD 9,200 / year |
Social Sciences
20 programmes| Programme | Level | Duration | Fee (per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | Diploma | 1 Year | USD 9,000 / year |
| Sociology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 12,300 / year |
| Criminology | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 10,800 / year |
| Social Work | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 12,100 / year |
| Development Studies | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 14,550 / year |
| Anthropology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 11,850 / year |
| Media & Communication Studies | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 11,800 / year |
| Political Science | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 15,400 / year |
| Journalism | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 6,550 / year |
| Public Administration | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 6,550 / year |
| International Relations | Diploma | 1 Year | USD 12,250 / year |
| Psychology | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 11,500 / year |
| Sociology | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 13,100 / year |
| Criminology | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 11,000 / year |
| Social Work | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 9,600 / year |
| Development Studies | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 11,000 / year |
| Anthropology | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 12,900 / year |
| Media & Communication Studies | Diploma | 1 Year | USD 6,450 / year |
| Political Science | Masters | 1-2 Years | USD 17,150 / year |
| Journalism | Bachelors | 3 Years | USD 8,050 / year |
Fees shown are indicative annual estimates for guidance only and vary by intake, scholarship eligibility and programme. PhD study is frequently fully funded through research or teaching assistantships. ICS will confirm exact, current fees with the university before you apply.