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.
You can become admissible to this programme if you have completed the minor B&O-plus alongside your degree at a Dutch University of Applied Sciences (hbo). This minor is specifically designed for hbo students who want to apply for a master’s programme at Utrecht School of Governance (USG).
More information on registration, the courses and admission to the minor can be found on this website (only in Dutch):
https://students.uu.nl/onderwijs/minors/bestuurs-en-organisatiewetenschap.
Utrecht University does not offer a Pre-Master’s programme for this Master’s programme. As stated under the entry requirements, you need to have completed the B&O-plus minor programme alongside your hbo-programme in order to be admissible to the Master's programme.
Selection procedure for Master’s programme
Once you have completed the Minor and have submitted your enrolment application via Studielink, an Admissions Committee will assess your documented knowledge, skills and motivation. The selection procedure will include an interview. Once the interview round is complete, the committee will select a competent and varied group of students.
| Applications open | 1 October |
|---|---|
| Application deadline for scholarship candidates | 1 February |
| Application deadline | 1 April |
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):
A scan of your diploma (if necessary with official translations) or Proof of anticipated degree
A scan of your transcript (if necessary with official translations)
Questions about the application procedure?
Please check our FAQ or contact the International Student Admissions.
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 StudielinkApplication file
After you have submitted your application in 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 the contact details of your referees. Once you have uploaded all documents in OSIRIS and submitted your file, the International Student Admissions of Utrecht University will check whether your application is indeed complete and correct and will evaluate your diploma. Your application file will then be forwarded to the Graduate School. The Graduate School will check whether you meet all the entry requirements of this particular programme. We strive to do this within 20 working days.
Selection
If you submitted a complete application before the application deadline and the Graduate School concludes that you are eligible for admission, you will be invited for a selection interview. These interviews will be held in April or in the beginning of May. After all selection interviews have been held, the admission committee will make the final selection of candidates. You will receive notification of the selection outcome via email by the end of May/beginning of June.