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.
This is a selective Master's programme. To be considered for admission, you need:
- A sufficient Bachelor's degree.
Utrecht University students who successfully completed any Bachelor's programme can apply. Additionally, you have completed at least 7.5 EC (EC = European Credits) courses in statistics, and at least 7.5 EC courses of programming, covering both R and Python. We do not accept online (non-credited) courses as a substitute for university credits. - Solid knowledge and skills of statistics, including:
- descriptive and inferential statistics;
- being familiar with statistical tests such as analysis of variance, correlation and regression analysis and the ability to apply them;
- the ability to apply and explain concepts from inferential statistics, such as probability, inference and modeling;
- the ability to apply and explain the choice for techniques to investigate data problems;
- the ability to apply and explain the concepts of linearity and non-linearity;
- the ability to interpret and report statistical software output;
- the ability to explain and conceptualize statistical inference and its relation to statistical theory; and
- the different steps in solving regression analysis problems and report on these steps.
ADS admissions will verify whether statistics courses taken at other universities are equivalent in content to the statistics courses taught at Utrecht University.
- Solid knowledge and skills of programming, including:
- data-analysis and statistical modelling applied in both R and Python;
- data selection, e.g., from structured data, and using SQL and from unstructured data, e.g., using regular expressions; and
- data manipulation, e.g, cleaning data, the logic of manipulation, algorithms for data manipulation.
ADS admissions will verify whether programming courses taken at other universities are equivalent in content to the programming courses taught at Utrecht University
Finally, you should be able to communicate facts and findings verbally and in writing, also using information and communication technology and audio-visual means.
- A strong motivation plus knowledge, skills, and competences as shown through your CV, course grades and motivation statement.
Additionally, a high level of English proficiency is expected (see below).
English language requirements
You are exempt from the English language requirement because you obtained your previous degree from a Dutch Research University.
Selection procedure
The Admissions Committee reviews all requests for admission and selects students that meet the entry requirements, based on an analysis of their academic background, grades and their motivation. The Admissions Committee also assesses whether you will be able to successfully complete the Master’s programme within the set time frame.
Applied Data Science minor
Dutch Bachelor's students and international students who are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s programme in the Netherlands can follow the minor in Applied Data Science that is offered by Utrecht University. The minor is 30 EC and spread over an academic year. Please note that Utrecht University students have priority. If you have followed this minor, you do not need any more courses to start the Master’s programme. For additional information, please consult the minor programme page and their FAQ document.
Following a winter/summer school course can also be an option for students with small deficiencies (<2 EC). Applied Data Science does not offer a Pre-Master's programme.
Not sure if you are eligible?
You can contact ADS Admissions with questions about your eligibility via admissions.ads@uu.nl.
Applications open | 1 October |
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Application deadline for scholarship candidates | 1 February |
Application deadline for Non-EU passport holders | 1 April |
Application deadline for EU passport holders | 1 June |
All deadlines expire at 23:59 [CET/CEST] on the specified date. You must complete the application process (including submitting your application documents in OSIRIS Online Application and paying the application fee) by this time.
The following documents must be uploaded before the application deadline (depending on your previous education):
Degree from Utrecht University
Transcript from OSIRIS
Degree from another Dutch Research University
Diploma or certified graduation statement (with graduation date and without any conditions)
Certified transcript (including courses, grades and GPA)
Please make sure the document has a stamp/signature and contact information of the institute.
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.