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Dutch Language requirements

If you have no knowledge of Dutch, please note that it takes at least one year to attain a relatively good command of the language.
We accept the following exams as proof of proficiency in Dutch:

• NT2, programma 2 (Dutch as a second language, level 2). This test is administered by the Department of Examinations of 'DUO'. It is advisable to register with DUO as early as possible
• Certificaat Nederlands als Vreemde Taal: ‘Educatief Professioneel’ (before: PAT) or 'Educatief Startbekwaam' (before: PTHO)

If you are a native speaker of Dutch with a foreign diploma, please contact International Student Admissions for more information.

English language requirements

Utrecht University accepts the following exams as proof of proficiency in English:

• IELTS, Academic Module. Minimum score: 6.0 overall band, 5.5 for writing.
  IELTS is the test preferred by Utrecht University.
• TOEFL, Internet based. Minimum score: 83. Institutional scores are not accepted.
  The TOEFL institution code for Utrecht University is 9062.
• Cambridge Certificates:
  • Cambridge English C1 Advanced (CAE). Minimum score: 169 total, 162 writing.
  • Cambridge English C2 Proficiency (CPE). Minimum score: 180 total, 162 writing.

Exceptions

You are considered to be proficient in English and do not need to provide a test score if:

• You obtained your secondary school diploma in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, USA or South Africa,
  or
• You obtained an International Baccalaureate Diploma (with English A or B as final exam subject at either Standard or Higher Level) or European Baccalaureate Diploma (with English as Language 1 or 2)
  or
• You had English at the required level in one of the following diploma programmes:
  • Aruban VWO-Diploma (final exam subject);
  • Austrian Reifezeugnis (Prüfungsfach);
  • Belgian Getuigschrift Algemeen Secundair Onderwijs (up to and including the final year);
  • Curaçao VWO-Diploma (final exam subject);
  • Danish Bevis for Højere Hændelseksamen (HHX)/Bevis for Studentereksamen /Højere Forberedelseksamen (HF)/Højere Teknisk Examen (HTX) (up to and including the final year);
  • Finnish Ylioppilastutkintotodistus/Studenteksamensbevis/Matriculation Examination Certificate (final exam subject, Basic or Advanced Syllabus);
  • French Diplôme du Baccalauréat Général, Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) (Section américaine or Section britannique only);
  • German Zeugnis der allgemeinen Hochschulreife (Abitur) (at least Grundkursfach);
  • Icelandic Studentprof of the Mentaskoli, with the Maladeild/Staerofraedideild profile (up to and including the final year);
  • Norwegian Vitnemål videregåonde opplaering (at least ENG1002. From 2022 onwards: at least ENG1007);
  • Surinamese VWO-Diploma (final exam subject);
  • Swedish Gymnasieexamen/Yrkesexamen (up to and including the final year);
  • Swiss Maturitätszeugnis/Diplôme de Maturité/Attestato di Maturitá (up to and including the final year).