International applicants must hold a recognized bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited university or institution. The bachelor’s qualification must be equivalent to the Dutch higher education standard and aligned with the master’s programme subject area. Some master’s programmes may also require specific academic background, subject knowledge, or professional experience depending on the specialization. 

Since most postgraduate programmes are taught in English, international students must demonstrate English proficiency through approved tests. Typical minimum requirements include:

IELTS: minimum overall score of 6.0

TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 79–80

Cambridge English: minimum score of 169 (B2 level)

TOEIC: minimum score of 670

Some programmes may specify component score requirements, and exemptions may apply if the previous degree was taught entirely in English or if the applicant is from an English-speaking country.

International postgraduate applicants must submit official admission documents, including:

Bachelor’s degree certificate

Academic transcripts

Proof of English language proficiency

Copy of passport or national ID

CV or resume (for certain programmes such as MBA)

Additional documents such as portfolio, motivation letter, or work experience proof (programme-specific)

These documents must be officially translated into English if issued in another language.