Application Procedure

Once you have started your application process, the first things that are asked of you are the names and email addresses of two referees. These email addresses should be professional (not gmail etc.). You must have these email addresses ready before you start the online application procedure, as you will have to enter this information before being able to continue with your application.

We recommend that you contact these individuals beforehand, so that they are prepared when they receive the email inviting them to send a recommendation. It is your responsibility to ensure that your recommenders submit their references before the admission deadline.

2. Questions about previous higher/university education

You will be asked to provide some basic information about your previous (higher/university) education (language of instruction, name of program, university name, location, graduation date, GPA). 

3. Test results

You will be asked to provide your GRE test results and overall TOEFL or IELTS score.
Please note: research master applicants holding a Dutch degree on September 1, 2025, do not need to submit GRE test scores. Moreover, if you hold a degree from an institution at which English is the language of instruction, or hold a degree from a Dutch university, you do not need to provide a TOEFL or IELTS score. See FAQs for more information.

4. Uploads

You are required to upload various documents, depending on which ones are relevant for your situation. Please note that all uploads should be in pdf-format, and only one document can be uploaded per item.

• Original report or screen shot of your personal GRE score page (the whole page, not just a section)
• Certified copy of your highest obtained university diploma. If you have not yet graduated from your bachelor degree, you may submit a certified transcript of records. For those diplomas and transcripts that are not in Dutch or English, you must also upload certified English translations.
• Certified study progress overview of the program that you are currently taking. For study progress overviews that are not in Dutch or English, you must also upload certified English translations.
• Certified transcripts of other completed university education relevant for your application
• Proof that the entire program was taught in English (link to webpage, indication on diploma or grade list) or official statement.
• TOEFL or IELTS score report
• Letter of motivation including research proposal (max. 2 pages, 300-500 words p/page). This document should include an elaboration of your specific area of academic interest (research topic that you want to work on including a short research proposal); how your past education and other experiences have prepared you to be successful in our program; what you hope to achieve (your professional plans and career goals) and why this program is the best place for you to pursue your interests.
• Resume
• Writing sample. E.g. Bachelor or Master thesis or published paper (optional)

5. Additional information

6. Submit application

Once your application is submitted you may not edit or add any additional information. The exception is when your are still completing your degree during the application process: you may add your final diploma once you recieve it.