Degree from a Dutch university of applied sciences (HBO)
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.
If you obtained your degree at a Dutch University of Applied Sciences (‘Hogeschool’ or ‘HBO’) you must first complete a Pre-Master’s programme of 45 EC.
To register for the Pre-Master’s programme, you must first apply for the Master’s programme Business and Social Impact. The Admissions Committee will then decide whether you will be admitted to a Pre-Master’s programme. To be eligible for the pre-Master we require:
1. A relevant ‘HBO’ programme
A relevant HBO programme includes sufficient quantitative methods courses (e.g. statistics, econometrics, market research), plus courses in economics (e.g. microeconomics, macroeconomics) and/or business economics (e.g., strategy, marketing, entrepreneurship, organization, finance, accounting).
Examples of HBO programmes that are considered relevant are International Business, Business Administration, Accountancy, Finance and Control, Commerciële Economie, (Technische) Bedrijfskunde. HBO programmes with a heavy focus on a specific industry or branche, for example Hotel Management, Hospitality, Event Management, Communication or Tourism are most likely not eligible for admission to the pre-Master’s programme.
2. An average grade of at least 7.5 (non-rounded off)
Your average grade must be shown in your official transcript.
If your average grade is lower than 7.5 you may demonstrate your excellence by submitting one of the following standardized tests (at your own expense):
- GMAT Exam total score of at least 600 (verbal + quantitative scores ), or GMAT Focus Edition (minimum score 555) or;
- GRE score of at least 315 (verbal + quantitative reasoning).
The GRE institution code for Utrecht University is 7946.
3. Demonstrable knowledge of Mathematics A or B at 6-VWO level
You can demonstrate your knowledge of Mathematics by submitting a certified copy of your VWO diploma or international equivalent (see https://www.uu.nl/bachelors/en/economics-and-business-economics/entry-requirements/int).
If you do not have a VWO diploma (or international equivalent) you may submit one of the following tests (at your own expense):
- Boswell-Bèta: http://www.boswell-beta.nl/vwo/math-a, or;
- CCVX (in Dutch only): http://www.ccvx.nl/, or;
- Online Mathematics Placement Test: https://www.omptest.org/ OMPT-A with a minimum score of 7,5, or;
- GMAT Exam total score of at least 600 (verbal + quantitative scores ), or GMAT Focus Edition (minimum score 555) or;
- GRE score of at least 315 (verbal + quantitative reasoning).
English language requirements
You are exempt from the English language requirement because you obtained your previous degree from a Dutch University of Applied Sciences.
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:
A scan of your diploma or certified graduation statement, or a Proof of anticipated degree
Certified transcript (including courses, grades and GPA)
Please make sure the document has a stamp/signature and contact information of the institute.
In addition to the documents mentioned above, you will need to demonstrate that you fulfill the Mathematics requirements. However, you can already submit your application before having fulfilled this requirement.
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.