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.
The Admissions Committee strives to admit around 20 suitable applicants per year. This Master’s programme has the following entry requirements:
- An academic Bachelor's degree in Social or Behavioural Sciences with a strong interest in empirical research in psychology. Students with another academic Bachelor’s degree and a clear profile of empirical research in behavioral sciences such as students with an academic Bachelor’s degree in the area of Economics, Biology, Social and Cognitive Neurosciences, or Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, can also be considered. This is up to the Admissions Committee to decide.
- A minimum average grade of 7.5. Students with an average grade between 7.0 and 7.5 will also be considered for admission, if they can compensate for this lower average with other capacities they possess. It is for the Admissions Committee to decide if the compensation will suffice.
- Sufficient academic knowledge and skills in methods and statistics (please consult this document for specific requirements).
- Sufficient command of the English language.
As a graduate from a Dutch Research University you do not have to fulfil any extra language requirements for this programme.
- Motivation that fits the aim of this programme.
Unsure if you qualify for admission?
In order to properly assess whether you qualify for admission, it is important that we have the right information. It is therefore necessary that you apply through the regular admission procedure and submit the required documents. The Admissions Committee will look into your qualifications for admission and you will receive notification in the form of a letter of (non-, conditional or unconditional) acceptance.
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, GPA 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.
Checklist Methods and Statistics and syllabi of all the courses you list on this Checklist. Not required for all. Please check the form for details.
Contact details of one referee. Please ensure your referees fill in the required form prior to the application deadline. This is not required for students with a Bachelor's or Master's degree from Utrecht University.
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.