Degree from a Dutch research university
This page outlines the step-by-step process for completing your application to a Master's programme at Utrecht University. Please read this information thoroughly before starting your application.
In order to be accepted to this Master’s programme you need:
- An academic Bachelor’s degree.
- To be able to measure and/or interpret aspects of human behaviour in a qualitative or quantitative manner. This will be assessed by the Admissions Committee based on your application file. In some cases, an (online) interview may be part of this assessment.
- Sufficient command of the English language.
As a graduate from a Dutch Research University you have fulfilled this language requirement.
Unsure if you qualify for admission?
In order to properly assess whether you are eligible for admission, it is important that we have the right information. It is therefore necessary that you apply through the standard admission procedure and submit the required documents. The Admissions Committee will then evaluate your eligibility and you will be informed of their decision by means of a letter of (non-, conditional or unconditional) acceptance.
Unfortunately, this Master's programme does not offer a pre-Master's programme.
| Applications open | 1 October |
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| Deadline for scholarship applicants | 1 February |
| Application deadline | 1 April |
Complete your application in time
All deadlines expire at 23:59 [CET/CEST] on the specified date. Your application is complete when you have (1) fully submitted your Studielink ánd OSIRIS application, (2) uploaded all required documents in Osiris Online Application. After the deadline has passed, incomplete applications will be cancelled.
The following documents must be uploaded before the deadline:
Diploma or DUO extract (if graduated)
Transcript from OSIRIS (for Utrecht University students) or certified transcript (for students from other Dutch research universities).
A certified transcript must include courses, grades and a stamp/signature of the institute.An overview of courses yet to be completed (when you have not yet obtained your diploma)
Motivation statement in English
Curriculum vitae / resume in English
A copy of your Bachelor's thesis or similar research report. When you have not yet completed your thesis, submit your research design including a research question, short theoretical framework and methods of research (not required for Psychology students at Utrecht University or another Dutch research university). If a thesis or research report is not part of your curriculum, please indicate otherwise your ability to measure and/or interpret aspects of human behaviour in a quantitative or qualitative manner.
Visit Studielink and complete the registration process. You can find all information on how to use Studielink here. After completing your Studielink application, you will receive login details for OSIRIS Online Application within 2 working days.
Apply via StudielinkAfter submitting your application to Studielink, you will receive an email with login details for OSIRIS Online Application. Here you can upload all required documents, check the status of your application and enter contact details of your referee(s).
After you upload all documents in OSIRIS, the Graduate School will evaluate them. We strive to inform you of our decision within 20 working days.