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18 Best Professional Accounting & Finance Programs in the Netherlands

18 Professional Accounting & Finance courses are taught at 9 universities in the Netherlands, typically lasting 4 years. The list starts with courses at Hogeschool van Amsterdam, Hogeschool Utrecht and Fontys University of Applied Sciences.

1Bachelor's Degree
CH Christelijke Hogeschool Windesheim logo
Netherlands

Accountancy

Christelijke Hogeschool Windesheim — The Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy at Christelijke Hogeschool Windesheim equips students with the expertise needed to excel in the financial sector. The program covers...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
SeptemberIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
2Program
CH Christelijke Hogeschool Windesheim logo
Netherlands

Ad Finance

Christelijke Hogeschool Windesheim — The Ad Finance degree program at Christelijke Hogeschool Windesheim focuses on preparing students for a successful career in financial management and analysis. This compr...

—Level
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
SeptemberIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
3Master's Degree
RS Rotterdam School of Management logo
Netherlands

MSc Finance & Investments

Rotterdam School of Management — The MSc in Finance & Investments at Rotterdam School of Management offers a comprehensive understanding of the financial landscape, equipping students with the skills req...

Master's DegreeLevel
12 monthsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
USD 25,800 total Tuition (indicative)
6Bachelor's Degree
HU Hogeschool Utrecht logo
#16 in Netherlands Netherlands

Accountancy

Hogeschool Utrecht — The Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy at Hogeschool Utrecht is designed to equip students with the financial acumen and analytical skills necessary for a successful career...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
7Bachelor's Degree
FU Fontys University of Applied Sciences logo
#20 in Netherlands Netherlands

Finance & Control

Fontys University of Applied Sciences — The Bachelor’s degree in Finance & Control at Fontys University of Applied Sciences offers a comprehensive education aimed at equipping students with critical financial s...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
8Bachelor's Degree
HU Hanze University Groningen logo
#22 in Netherlands Netherlands

Accountancy

Hanze University Groningen — The Bachelor's degree in Accountancy at Hanze University Groningen provides students with a rigorous understanding of accounting principles, financial management, and bus...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 jaarDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
9Professional
HU Hanze University Groningen logo
#22 in Netherlands Netherlands

Accountancy-MKB

Hanze University Groningen — The Accountancy-MKB course at Hanze University Groningen is designed for those aspiring to excel in the field of accountancy within the small and medium-sized enterprise...

ProfessionalLevel
2 jarenDuration
Part TimeMode
FallIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
10Bachelor's Degree
ZU Zuyd University logo
#23 in Netherlands Netherlands

Accountancy

Zuyd University — Overview of the Accountancy CourseThe Bachelor's degree in Accountancy at Zuyd University prepares students for a successful career in finance and accounting by providing...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
September 2026Intake
Professional Accounting & Finance
11Bachelor's Degree
DH De Haagse Hogeschool logo
#24 in Netherlands Netherlands

Accountancy

De Haagse Hogeschool — The Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy at De Haagse Hogeschool provides students with a comprehensive understanding of financial management and reporting, taxation, auditin...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
12Master's Degree
NB Nyenrode Business University logo
#25 in Netherlands Netherlands

(Pre-)Master of Science in Accountancy (deeltijd)

Nyenrode Business University — The (Pre-)Master of Science in Accountancy at Nyenrode Business University is designed for students who aspire to deepen their knowledge and skills in the field of accoun...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Part TimeMode
27 August 2026Intake
Professional Accounting & Finance
13Bachelor's Degree
NB Nyenrode Business University logo
#25 in Netherlands Netherlands

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Nyenrode Business University — The Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (deeltijd) at Nyenrode Business University is a 4.5-year university program that trains you to become an accountant. You develop ac...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4,5 jaarDuration
Full TimeMode
AugustIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
14Bachelor's Degree
NB Nyenrode Business University logo
#25 in Netherlands Netherlands

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (deeltijd)

Nyenrode Business University — The Bachelor of Science in Accountancy at Nyenrode Business University offers an in-depth understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and regulatory fram...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Part TimeMode
23 August 2027Intake
Professional Accounting & Finance
16Master's Degree
NB Nyenrode Business University logo
#25 in Netherlands Netherlands

Master of Finance Control

Nyenrode Business University — The Executive Master of Finance and Control (EMFC) is a registercontroller opleiding for business controllers and financial controllers with at least two years of work ex...

Master's DegreeLevel
2 jaarDuration
Full TimeMode
september en februariIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
17Master's Degree
NB Nyenrode Business University logo
#25 in Netherlands Netherlands

Master of Science in Accountancy

Nyenrode Business University — The Master of Science in Accountancy (deeltijd) is a university part-time programme that prepares you for a career as a (register)accountant. You study auditing, external...

Master's DegreeLevel
2,5 jaarDuration
Full TimeMode
January and FebruaryIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance
18Master's Degree
NB Nyenrode Business University logo
#25 in Netherlands Netherlands

Master of Science in Controlling | Deeltijd

Nyenrode Business University — The Master of Science in Controlling at Nyenrode Business University is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in the field of controlling and fina...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Part TimeMode
September, April and JanuaryIntake
Professional Accounting & Finance

How these courses are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. Hogeschool van Amsterdam has the largest research record in this group, with 948,117 citations and an h-index of 341. 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Inside the course list

By level: 9 bachelor's, 6 master's, 1 foundation and 1 professional. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 72% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (78% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (61% of courses with a stated intake). Nyenrode Business University offers the widest choice, with 7 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Professional Accounting & Finance in the Netherlands?

Hogeschool van Amsterdam (#15 in Netherlands), Hogeschool Utrecht (#16 in Netherlands) and Fontys University of Applied Sciences (#20 in Netherlands) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Professional Accounting & Finance course take in the Netherlands?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Professional Accounting & Finance courses start in the Netherlands?

Fall is the main intake — 78% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Professional Accounting & Finance courses in the Netherlands?

Nyenrode Business University, with 7, ahead of Christelijke Hogeschool Windesheim (2).

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