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3 Best Economics & Public Policy Universities in the Netherlands

Erasmus University Rotterdam tops our list of 3 Economics & Public Policy universities in the Netherlands at #140 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Hogeschool van Amsterdam (#15 in Netherlands) and Institute of Social Studies. Across the whole list there are 8 courses to choose from.

3 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
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QS World #140 #6 in Netherlands Netherlands
#140 QS World University Rankings 2026
#6 in Netherlands

How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Erasmus University Rotterdam at #140 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: Erasmus University Rotterdam is cited most (12,853,000 citations). 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

3 are public and 0 private (100% public).

Inside the course list

By level: 6 bachelor's and 2 master's. The usual length is 4 jaren and 6 jaren. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Erasmus University Rotterdam offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the Netherlands for Economics & Public Policy?

Erasmus University Rotterdam (QS World #140), Hogeschool van Amsterdam (#15 in Netherlands) and Institute of Social Studies lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Economics & Public Policy in the Netherlands?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does an Economics & Public Policy course take in the Netherlands?

Most listed courses run 4 jaren, with 6 jaren the next most common.

When do Economics & Public Policy courses start in the Netherlands?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Economics & Public Policy courses in the Netherlands?

Erasmus University Rotterdam, with 5, ahead of Institute of Social Studies (2).

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