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.
This is a selective Master's programme. To be considered for admission, you need:
- a sufficient Bachelor's degree.
For students from a Dutch University of Applied Sciences it is required to have an average grade of at least 7/10 for the core courses next to the mentioned skills and knowledge below.
Bachelor’s programmes that most likely meet the requirements are:- Hogere Informatica Opleiding (HIO); and
- (Technical) Computer Science.
- general Computer Science solid knowledge and skills, including:
- computer science and logic;
- the ability to analyze and model computer science problems; and
- the ability to communicate facts and findings verbally and in writing.
- the following basic knowledge and basic skills, specifically for the programme:
- the ability to make a computer programme of reasonable complexity and size, in an object-oriented programming language such as Java, C++, C# or Rust;
- data structures, algorithms and related concepts of reasonable complexity, such as sorting algorithms, O(..)-notation, balanced binary search trees, etc.;
- mathematics, notably calculus, logic, linear algebra, probability and statistics; and
- computer-graphics and computer-vision techniques.
- a strong motivation plus knowledge, skills, and competences through your CV, course grades and motivation.
English language requirements
You are exempt from the English language requirement because you obtained your previous degree from a Dutch University of Applied Sciences.
Selection procedure
The Admissions Committee reviews all requests for admission and selects students that meet the entry requirements. In some cases you may be obliged to first complete a Pre-Master’s programme. The Admissions Committee also assesses whether or not you will be able to successfully complete the Master’s programme within the set time frame.
If you do not meet all requirements
If you do not meet the entry requirements you must follow deficiency course(s), which replace elective course(s), or you might be considered for a tailored Pre-Master's programme. This is for the Admissions Committee to decide.
The Pre-Master’s programme is only available for students that speak Dutch, as this is the language of instruction in most bachelor-level courses. Therefore, make sure that it is clear from your application (e.g. in your CV) that you speak Dutch. This way, it is clear to the Admissions Committee whether or not the Pre-Master’s programme is an option for you.
Please note: if you are not offered a Pre-Master’s programme or deficiency course(s), you are not admittable to this Master’s programme.
If deficiencies are found which can be remedied with a course load of 30 EC, you may be eligible for a Pre-Master's programme. The Admissions Committee decides if you can do a Pre-Master’s programme and determines which Bachelor’s courses are required in your specific case. This means it is an individual/tailored programme, rather than a fixed set of courses.
Costs
Read about the costs of a Pre-Master’s programme (in Dutch).
Application procedure
It is not possible to apply for a Pre-Master's programme. You need to apply for the regular Master's programme. The Admissions Committee can decide to offer you a Pre-Master’s as outcome of your application. In that case you get conditionally admitted for the Master’s programme, under the condition that you first successfully complete the Pre-Master’s programme.
Not sure if you are eligible?
You can contact the programme coordinator with questions about your eligibility.
Programme starts in September
| Applications open | 1 October |
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| Application deadline for scholarship recipients | 1 February |
| Application deadline for Non-EU passport holders | 1 April |
| Application deadline for EU passport holders | 1 June |
Programme starts in February
| Applications open | 1 July |
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| Application deadline for Non-EU passport holders | 1 September |
| Application deadline for EU passport holders | 15 October |
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:
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.