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8 Master's degrees in Social Work in Netherlands
Exploring Social Work programmes in the Netherlands offers a unique opportunity for international students to delve into the field of social welfare and community development. The lower-end tuition fee for these programmes stands at €19,900, making it accessible for a wide range of students. The typical tuition fee, represented by the €21,342, provides a benchmark for what most students can expect to pay. On the higher end, the €21,400 reflects the maximum tuition fees some programmes may charge. It's worth noting that 1% of the programmes are considered affordable, catering to students with various budget constraints. Additionally, 1% of the Social Work programmes are offered online, providing flexibility for those who may not be able to relocate. Furthermore, 6% of universities in the Netherlands offer Social Work programmes, highlighting the discipline's significance within the country's higher education landscape.

Organising Social Impact
Do you aspire to make a positive social impact through your work? This one-year Master’s Organising Social Impact programme at Utrecht University might be for you!

Sociology and Social Research (Double degree)
Become an expert in political research, social policy and solving social cohesion related-issues by taking the Sociology and Social Research (Double degree) programs from Tilburg University and the University of Trento (Italy).

Citizen-Centered Digital Health and Social Care
Would you like to contribute to social challenges in healthcare with digital solutions? Then the Citizen-Centered Digital Health and Social Care course at Saxion University of Applied Sciences is for you!

Sociology and Population Studies (Double degree)
Study modern societies by combining the Sociology Master’s programs from Tilburg University and Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Spain). Learn how to identify the main forces and challenges faced by key social institutions in modern society, such as families, schools, communities, and jobs. Get two full Master’s degrees in Sociology and Population Studies (Double degree) in 1,5 years.

Youth, Education and Society
The Youth, Education and Society programme at Utrecht University is the only Master’s programme in the Netherlands that specifically focuses on innovating pedagogical policy and practice, both nationally and internationally.
Sociology - Contemporary Social Problems
What is the “right” amount of policing? Can we sustain our healthcare system with a shrinking, aeging population? Under which conditions is it acceptable to enact censorship on social media? These are the type of questions we will tackle in the Sociology - Contemporary Social Problems programme at Utrecht University.
Youth 0-21 Society and Policy
Our aim is to increase the quality of upbringing, care and education by improving policies and interventions for young people and their social and learning contexts. We offer a master degree in Youth 0-21 Society and Policy at University of Groningen.
Societies in Crisis - Humanitarian Action and Policy Responses
In a world increasingly shaped by uncertainty - climate change, natural hazards, war, displacement - finding creative, sustainable solutions is more urgent than ever. Learn more with the Societies in Crisis - Humanitarian Action and Policy Responses master’s programme from Erasmus University Rotterdam.