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Definitive Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities 2026–2027
On 20 July, all parties to the collective labour agreement (CLA) confirmed their approval of the negotiated agreement for the 2026–2027 Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
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Definitive Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities 2026-2027
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Universities and Trade Unions Reach Agreement on New Collective Labour Agreement
Salary increase of 3.1%, an additional gross €50 per month, a one-off gross payment of €1,534, and agreements on the continuation of allowances during pregnancy and the right to disconnect.
Universities of the Netherlands (UNL) and the trade unions have reached an agreement in principle on the Collective Labour Agreement (CLA) for Dutch Universities, with a term of one year. Under the agreement, employees will receive a structural salary increase of 3.1% from 1 July 2026, supplemented by an additional gross €50 per month. On average, this amounts to a salary increase of 4.1%. In addition, all employees employed on 1 July 2026 will receive a one-off gross payment of €1,534. The salary increase and the one-off payment will be paid no later than October 2026. The agreement is not only aimed at maintaining attractive employment conditions but also at fostering a working environment in which employees feel valued, safe and supported. The agreed measures place a strong emphasis on professional development, wellbeing, and a healthy work–life balance.
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Job Level Matrix 1 May 2026 (update 14)
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European Universities: Knowledge is Europe’s Strategic Asset
The National Rectors’ Conferences of Germany, France, the Netherlands, Poland, Belgium, and Spain jointly call for ambitious European investment in research and education. In line with the Parliamentary draft report by Christian Ehler, Europe must commit to a budget of €220 billion for the next Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10) and €60 billion for Erasmus+.
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National Rectors’ Conferences call for stronger human rights safeguards in FP10
As National Rectors' Conferences of Austria, Belgium (VLIR, CRef), France, the Netherlands, Poland and Spain we jointly call for stronger safeguards on human rights in the next EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10, 2028–2034).
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The coalition opts for knowledge and aims to secure international talent
The coalition-forming parties plan to invest heavily in education, research and innovation, thereby reversing the previous government's education cuts. Caspar van den Berg, president of Universities of the Netherlands: “The coalition parties fully endorsing the notion that investing in education, research and innovation is crucial for the future of the Netherlands is very good news. These investments enable universities to make a significant contribution to solving the major societal issues the Netherlands is facing."
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The coalition opts for knowledge and aims to secure international talent
The coalition-forming parties plan to invest heavily in education, research and innovation, thereby reversing the previous government's education cuts. Caspar van den Berg, president of Universities of the Netherlands: “The coalition parties fully endorsing the notion that investing in education, research and innovation is crucial for the future of the Netherlands is very good news. These investments enable universities to make a significant contribution to solving the major societal issues the Netherlands is facing."
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UNL calls for an ambitious European research and innovation programme
Universities of the Netherlands (UNL) responds to the European Commission’s proposals for Horizon Europe (FP10) and the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) with a call for ambitious programmes that give researchers the space and funding needed for cutting-edge research.
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All key information for international PhD candidates in one guide
The structure of the PhD journey, funding sources, social security: these are just some of the issues that international PhD candidates encounter when embarking on a doctorate in the Netherlands. Navigating them is not always straightforward. To provide clarity, Universities of the Netherlands (UNL) today publishes an information guide with essential details for international PhD candidates who are starting, or considering, a doctorate in the Netherlands. The document was developed in collaboration with the national interest group for and by PhD candidates Promovendi Netwerk Nederland (PNN). Caspar van den Berg, President of Universities of the Netherlands: “Undertaking a PhD is always an exciting and challenging time for early-career researchers, and even more so when you pursue it abroad. With this information guide, we aim to inform international PhD candidates as thoroughly as possible about what it means to do a doctorate in the Netherlands.”
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Definitive Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities 2025–2026
On 23 July, all parties to the collective labour agreement (CLA) confirmed their approval of the negotiated agreement for the 2025–2026 Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
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salarisschalen per 1 juli 2025 (1).pdf
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