Studying in Netherlands vs. United Kingdom
Netherlands and United Kingdom are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €1,730 in Netherlands and €1,836 in United Kingdom.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Netherlands
Cheaper monthly living
Netherlands
Lower visa proof of funds
United Kingdom
Side-by-side comparison
Netherlands
United Kingdom
Currency
EUR (€)
GBP (£)
Public tuition (annual)
€11,500
£22,000
≈ €25,740 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€18,000
£38,000
≈ €44,460 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,730 / mo
£1,569 / mo
≈ €1,836 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€14,400
MVV proof of means (annual)
£12,006
UKVI maintenance (outside London)
Cities tracked
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Groningen
London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.