Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (HvA/AUAS)
University of applied sciences (hbo)Amsterdam, Netherlands
Korean high school diploma2027 intakeConditional
Condition the university states
No Korea-specific rule on the AUAS pages. Credentials must be equivalent to at least Dutch HAVO or MBO-4, VWO or bachelor level depending on the programme, with a matching subject profile; every non-Dutch diploma is evaluated individually for the chosen programme by the Credential Evaluation Department (4-6 weeks); Nuffic country information is only an indication. Example: BBA International Business requires secondary education equivalent to HAVO, VWO or MBO 4.
English requirement
Minimums for bachelor admission: IELTS Academic 6.0; TOEFL iBT 80; Cambridge English scale 169-175; LanguageCert Academic 65; PTE Academic 61; TOEIC 865 listening/reading and 335 speaking/writing; programme page states the required level
Six GCSEs graded A-C (9-4) and at least three A levels graded A-C (sometimes four); Aerospace Engineering: Maths and Physics; Computer Science & Engineering: Maths; Nanobiology: Maths, Physics, Biology, Chemistry
American High School diploma from an accredited high school with at least 4 College Board AP exams, each with a minimum score of 3. AP Capstone, Arts (and Design), Research, Seminar, Cybersecurity, Networking and Business with Personal Finance not accepted.
Subject requirements
AP Calculus AB or BC (BC preferred) for all; plus Physics 1 and 2 or Physics C: Mechanics for most engineering programmes; Chemistry and/or Biology for Earth Climate & Technology, Life Science & Technology, Clinical Technology, Nanobiology
Eindhoven University of Technology
Research university (WO)Eindhoven, Netherlands
A Level2027 intakeDirect entry stated
Condition the university states
3 GCSE and 3 GCE A Level (A2) certificates in 6 different subjects; required subjects at A2; grade A*, A, B or C in all six; AS level insufficient.
Subject requirements
Maths only: Applied Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering, Data Science, Industrial Engineering, Psychology and Technology, Sustainable Innovation. Maths+Physics: Applied Physics, Architecture, Automotive Technology, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering. Maths+Physics+Chemistry: Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Sciences and Technology
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5 (6.0 each section); TOEFL iBT 4.5 overall and per section (reports from 21 Jan 2026; earlier 90 with 21 per section); Cambridge C1 Advanced 176 (169 each) or C2 Proficiency 180 (169 each); LanguageCert Academic 70 (65 each); PTE Academic 61 (46 each); one test date, max 2 years old
English exemption
IB or EB diploma with English as sole language of instruction; entire high school at an accredited US high school outside the US; full British curriculum (GCSE and A-levels) outside the UK; nationality of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, UK or US; bachelor's or last three years of high school in one of those countries; Dutch VWO
Erasmus University College
University collegeRotterdam, Netherlands
A Level2027 intakeConditional
Condition the university states
Minimum grades A B B for three GCE A Levels plus three GCSEs or IGCSEs at grades 9-5. Maths: B in A Level Mathematics or OMPT-A score of 70%.
Subject requirements
A Level Mathematics grade B or OMPT-A 70%
English requirement
If the diploma does not meet EUC's English rule: TOEFL iBT 5 (or 100) with subscores 4.5 (or 20); IELTS Academic 7.0 with subscores 6.0; Cambridge C2 Proficiency or C1 Advanced 185; Pearson PTE Academic 75 (subscores 65); LanguageCert Academic 75 (subscores 65); max 2 years old; Duolingo not accepted
English exemption
Exempt from English test with this diploma
Tuition
Institutional fee EUR 16,300 (same for EEA and non-EEA) · 2026-27
Foundation year
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Research university (WO)Rotterdam, Netherlands
A Level2027 intakeDirect entry stated
Condition the university states
Minimum of 6 different subjects: 3 GCSEs and 3 A-levels graded A* to C (or 9 to 4). English and Mathematics preferred among them. Non-English A-level languages count only as a fourth A-level; applied A-levels only for certain programmes.
English requirement
Programme-specific. Example International Bachelor Communication and Media: IELTS Academic 7 overall; TOEFL iBT 5.0 (old scale 94); Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 180; LanguageCert Academic 75; PTE Academic 75; test-centre tests only, max 2 years old (source https://www.eur.nl/en/bachelor/international-bachelor-communication-and-media/admission)
English exemption
(IBCoM page) IB diploma with English A (HL or SL) or English B HL grade 4 or higher; secondary school diploma and/or at least 2.5 years of secondary school in Australia, Canada (excl. Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK or US; proof of English due 1 May for non-EEA
Numerus fixus programmes
Criminology, Medicine, International Business Administration (IBA), Psychology, International Bachelor in Psychology, International Bachelor Economics and Business Economics, Clinical Technology, Nanobiology
Fontys University of Applied Sciences
University of applied sciences (hbo)Eindhoven / Venlo / Tilburg, Netherlands
A Level2027 intakeDirect entry stated
Condition the university states
Accepted: GCSE in 4 subjects with marks A-C, or a General Certificate of Education with 2 subjects at advanced subsidiary (AS) level.
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.0 (6.0 each, one section may be 5.5) / TOEFL iBT 4.5 (4.5 each, one 4.0) / Cambridge 169 (169 each, one 162) / PTE Academic 61 / LanguageCert Academic 65 / TOEIC L&R 865 + S&W 335; official test centre, not online, not older than two years at start (Cambridge does not expire)
English exemption
IB Diploma, IBCP or European Baccalaureate (English L1/L2); all education in English in Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, USA or UK; secondary diploma from a Nuffic-listed country with English on the final transcript
Tuition
Statutory fee EUR 2,694 · Institutional fee EUR EUR 10,210 (default full-time bachelor) / EUR 13,080 (Engineering, ICT, Technology and Logistics, Natural Sciences, Academy of the Arts) · 2026-27
Leiden University
Leiden, Netherlands
A Level2027 intake
Required / recommended subjects
Three A-levels in academic subjects graded A to C; applied, vocational, arts, business and media subjects not accepted; AS-levels do not count; IGCSE or pre-A-level results required
English requirement
Exempt with IGCSE and A-levels, or IGCSE English as a first language
“Three A-levels in academic subjects, graded A to C.”
US high school diploma from an international school outside the US: non-weighted GPA at least 3.5/4.0 plus three AP exams graded 4 or 5 in different subjects, or four AP exams graded 3 to 5; AP Studio Art, Capstone, Research, Seminar not accepted
Leiden University College The Hague
University collegeThe Hague, Netherlands
A Level2027 intakeDirect entry stated
Condition the university states
At least three GCE A-levels in general, academic subjects with grades A-C (A-B preferred for selection); AS levels not sufficient; vocational qualifications not accepted; then LUC selection. Maths advice: GCSE Mathematics grade A or 7.
English requirement
IELTS Academic 7.0 overall (min 6.0 per component) / TOEFL iBT 5.5 overall (min 4.5 per component) / Cambridge C2 Proficiency or C1 Advanced 185 overall (min 169 per component).
Tuition
Statutory fee EUR 2,771 · Institutional fee EUR €18,050 plus an additional institutional fee of €3,070 for Liberal Arts and Sciences at LUC · 2027-28
Foundation year
Stated as not required
“At least three GCE A-levels in general, academic subjects”
3 GCE A-levels in academic subjects with grades A, B or C + 3 GCSEs in 3 other subjects than the A-levels (or AICE with 3 A-levels).
English requirement
English-taught bachelors guide (year not stated): Academic IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 80 / Cambridge First B2 grade B or C (169-175) / TOEIC L&R 670, S&W 290.
English exemption
VWO-equivalent diploma from an EU/EEA country with English to the final year; secondary diploma from a country where English is official and the language of instruction; bachelor taught solely in English; proven English-taught courses, internship or work experience in English (guide wording).
Foundation year
Stated as not required
“3 GCE A-levels* in academic subjects with grades A, B or C + 3 GCSE's.”
GCSEs in 3+ subjects grade C/4 or higher plus GCE with 3 subjects at A-level grade C or higher; at least 6 different subjects at C/4 or higher in total, preferably including English and Mathematics.
English-taught IB, or IB English A SL/HL grade 4+, or English B HL grade 6+; UK standard pathway (3 GCSEs + 3 A-levels); English-taught VWO-level diploma from an accredited institution in listed countries incl. the United States.
Statutory fee EUR 2,694 · Institutional fee EUR differs per programme; e.g. Psychology 13,812, Chemistry 17,701 (non-EEA 2027-28, subject to change); statutory 2027-28 = 2,771 · 2026-27
Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
University of applied sciences (hbo)Rotterdam, Netherlands
IB Diploma2027 intakeDirect entry stated
Condition the university states
IB diploma named as VWO-equivalent: gives access to the 3-year Fast Track (and therefore the 4-year programme, which needs HAVO/VWO/MBO4 level). English proof depending on diploma; Study Programme Check interview for visa applicants.
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 80 ('My Best Scores' not accepted) / Cambridge CAE 169; online or home editions not accepted; Fast Track: test not older than 2 years
English exemption
previous education taught entirely in English, or diploma on the EU secondary education diploma list
University of applied sciences (hbo)The Hague, Netherlands
A Level2027 intakeDirect entry stated
Condition the university states
Rule of thumb: 4-year programme = GCSE in 6 different subjects and 4 O-levels with grade A*-C or 9-4 and 2 AS-levels grade A*-C or 2 A-levels with grade D-E (at least 6 subjects, preferably incl. Mathematics and English). 3-year programme = generally 3 relevant academic GCE A-levels (grades A*-C) plus 3 GCSEs (A*-C or 9-4), at least 6 subjects including compulsory Mathematics and English.
English requirement
4-year bachelors: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall / TOEFL iBT 4.5 (tests from 21 Jan 2026) or 80 (tests up to 20 Jan 2026) / Cambridge 169 / PTE Academic 61 / LanguageCert Academic 65 / TOEIC L&R 865 + S&W 335; test no older than two years on 1 September 2027
English exemption
educated in the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada (except Quebec), Australia, New Zealand, South Africa or Malta, or a listed diploma with English as exam subject; American/International High School Diploma, European Baccalaureate (L1/L2) or IB may qualify; full IB with English HL exempt (leaflet); THUAS may still require a test if schooling was in a non-English-speaking country
Tilburg University
Research university (WO)Tilburg, Netherlands
A Level2027 intakeDirect entry stated
Condition the university states
At least 3 accepted GCE A-levels in general academic subjects with grades A*-C, plus 3 GCSE academic subjects with grades A*-C or 4-9 (six different subjects in total).
Subject requirements
Diploma must be equivalent to Dutch VWO; depending on the programme an additional mathematics requirement applies (e.g. BSc International Business Administration has a mathematics requirement even with a recognised diploma).
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.0 (Writing and Speaking 5.5; IELTS Online not accepted); TOEFL iBT 4.5 (Writing/Speaking 4) for reports from 21 Jan 2026, or 80 (Writing 19, Speaking 17) for older reports; Cambridge B2 First/C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 173 (Writing/Speaking 160); results no older than two years
English exemption
Cambridge International GCSEs in combination with A Levels
England & Northern Ireland: three academic A-levels with grade B or higher; international A-levels (Cambridge, Pearson, OxfordAQA) in three general academic subjects with minimum BBB; AS-levels and BTEC not admissible; other subjects case by case.
England, Wales, Northern Ireland: GCSE plus 3 GCE A-levels with grades AAB in accepted academic subjects (Scotland: 4 Highers grade A and 3 Advanced Highers grades A-B).
English requirement
IELTS Academic 7.0 average, no part below 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 100 or 5 (L, R, S 5; W 4.5) / Cambridge C1 or C2 185, no part below 176.
English exemption
Full IB programme taught exclusively in English (except foreign languages), or IB English Language and Literature HL grade 6+; UK A-levels exempt (case-by-case for fast-track or all-science A-levels); US route with 1 year college credit exempt; a full year of university taught solely in English may give exemption with high results.
English must be one of the IB exam subjects, otherwise submit a valid English language proficiency test; IB route is for EEA nationals applying to specific Bachelor's programmes
Deadlines
Diploma verification 2027-08-31
“We need to verify your diploma no later than 31 August.”
Korean high school diploma2027 intakeDirect entry not stated
Condition the university states
PPLE (Politics, Psychology, Law and Economics) lists the Korean Certificate of Graduation from a general or science high school only together with a completed first year of full-time university bachelor education with all mandatory first-year credits; the high-school certificate alone is not listed as sufficient.
University of Groningen
Research university (WO)Groningen, Netherlands
A Level2027 intakeDirect entry stated
Condition the university states
Minimum of 3 academic GCE A2-levels with grades A* to C; the A-level certificate must be obtained.
English requirement
Varies by faculty (2027/28). Level 1 (Campus Fryslan, Economics and Business, Religion Culture and Society, Science and Engineering, Spatial Sciences): IELTS 6.0 (6.0 each) / TOEFL iBT 80 (L18 R18 S20 W21) or 4.0 each (2026 format). Level 2 (Arts, Behavioural and Social Sciences, Philosophy, UCG): IELTS 6.5 (L6.0 R6.0 S6.5 W6.5) / TOEFL 90 (L21 R21 S23 W24) or 4.5 (W 5.0). Level 3 (Law): IELTS 7.0 (6.5 each) / TOEFL 100 (L22 R24 S25 W25) or 5.0.
English exemption
IB with English as language of instruction; at least three GCE A2-levels graded A to C from an accredited British board; full upper secondary education in the United States (or other listed majority English-speaking country).
Numerus fixus programmes
International Business, Geneeskunde (Medicine), Psychologie, Psychology, Tandheelkunde (Dentistry)
University of Twente
Research university (WO)Enschede, Netherlands
A Level2027 intakeDirect entry stated
Condition the university states
3 (I)GCSE / O-Level with A, B or C (or 4-9) and 3 full GCE A2-Levels with A, B or C, six different subjects in total.
Subject requirements
A2 Mathematics for all; plus Physics (Advanced Technology, Applied Physics, Civil, EE, IDE, ME); Physics+Chemistry (BME, Chemical Science & Engineering); Physics+Chemistry+Biology (Technical Medicine)
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.0 (5.5 each section); TOEFL iBT 90 (21 each) before Jan 2026, or 4.5 with reading/listening/writing 4.5 and speaking 4 after Jan 2026; Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 169 (162 each); PTE Academic 61 (56 each); LanguageCert Academic 65 (R/L 60, S/W 65); max 2 years old
English exemption
Last three years of secondary school in Australia, Canada (English part), Ireland, New Zealand, UK or USA with English as exam subject until the final year; English as secondary exam subject depending on the country list; a three-year bachelor's obtained in an exempted country
Utrecht University
Research university (WO)Utrecht, Netherlands
A Level2027 intakeDirect entry stated
Condition the university states
Three (International) GCE A-Levels in preferred subjects with a minimum score of CCC.
Subject requirements
List names preferred subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics; programme-specific requirements may apply.
English requirement
Depends on programme EMI level. EMI-ready: IELTS Academic 6.0 (S 5.5, L 6.0, R 6.0, W 5.5) / TOEFL iBT 83 (S16 L17 R18 W16; tests before 21 Jan 2026) or 4.5 (S3.5 L4 R4 W3.5; from 21 Jan 2026). EMI-experienced: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each) / TOEFL iBT 93 (20 each) or 4.5 (S4 L4.5 R4.5 W4).
English exemption
IB diploma with English A or B as final exam subject (SL or HL); secondary diploma or English-taught bachelor from listed mainly English-speaking countries incl. UK and US; one year of English-taught higher education in listed countries.
At least 3 GCE A-levels (A2) in general, academic subjects with grade A*, A, B or C, plus 3 GCSEs with grade A*-C / 4-9, in six different subjects including English and mathematics. AS-levels and BTECs are not equivalent. For non-Humanities programmes a maximum of 1 A-level in languages.
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5 overall / TOEFL iBT 4.5 overall (tests from 21 January 2026) or 92 (older scale) / Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 180 / LanguageCert Academic 70 / PTE Academic 68. PPE: IELTS 6.5 with min 6.0 per component. Law in Society: IELTS 6.5 with min 7.0 reading.
English exemption
Secondary or higher education diploma from English-taught education in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA (EQF 4+); full IB Diploma taught in English or with English A Language and Literature at SL 7 or HL 6/7; English-taught accredited bachelor's/master's degree.
Numerus fixus programmes
Criminology, Dentistry, Medicine, Psychology
Wageningen University & Research
Research university (WO)Wageningen, Netherlands
A Level2027 intakeDirect entry stated
Condition the university states
(International) GCE A-level in at least 3 academic subjects with grades A*-C (6 different subjects in total), together with (I)GCSE in at least 3 academic subjects graded A*-C or 9-4; programme subject requirements apply.
Subject requirements
Mathematics for every programme plus: Animal Sciences Chemistry+Biology; Data Science for Global Challenges one of Biology/Chemistry/Physics; Earth Systems Sciences and Environmental Sciences Physics+Chemistry; Food Technology Chemistry + Biology or Physics; International Land and Water Management Physics; Marine Sciences Chemistry+Biology; Tourism no additional subject. Required level depends on the diploma; result letter says if extra exams are needed.
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.0 overall (speaking 6.0); TOEFL iBT 80 (speaking 20) or 4.5 (speaking 4.0); PTE Academic 61 (speaking 56); LanguageCert Academic 65 (speaking 70); Cambridge B2 First 169-190, C1 Advanced 169-210, C2 Proficiency 180-230; tests no older than 24 months at application
English exemption
Always confirm with the university's own admissions office. This page does not judge eligibility.
English requirement
English-taught/bilingual BSc: TOEFL iBT 5 overall (reports from 21 Jan 2026; earlier reports 90); IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (IELTS Online and Indicator not accepted); Cambridge C1 Advanced or higher. Dutch-taught BSc: TOEFL 4.5 (earlier 70), IELTS 5.5, Cambridge B2. Certificates max 2 years old; results needed before the application deadline
English exemption
Nationals of USA, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada; secondary school diploma from one of those countries; British A Levels; certain IB and European Baccalaureate diplomas
Numerus fixus programmes
Aerospace Engineering, Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences, Clinical Technology, Computer Science and Engineering
Korean high school diploma2027 intakeDirect entry not stated
Condition the university states
The South Korean secondary school diploma is not considered equivalent to VWO. Route stated: complete at least the first year (60 ECTS) of a BSc or BEng at an accredited academic university in the same or a closely related field, with a first-year GPA of at least 75%.
English requirement
English-taught/bilingual BSc: TOEFL iBT 5 overall (reports from 21 Jan 2026; earlier reports 90); IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (IELTS Online and Indicator not accepted); Cambridge C1 Advanced or higher. Dutch-taught BSc: TOEFL 4.5 (earlier 70), IELTS 5.5, Cambridge B2. Certificates max 2 years old; results needed before the application deadline
English exemption
Nationals of USA, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada; secondary school diploma from one of those countries; British A Levels; certain IB and European Baccalaureate diplomas
Numerus fixus programmes
Aerospace Engineering, Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences, Clinical Technology, Computer Science and Engineering
Korean diploma + 1 year of university2027 intakeConditional
Condition the university states
Korean diploma plus at least the first year (60 ECTS) of a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering programme at an accredited academic university, in the same or a closely related field to the TU Delft BSc applied for, with a first-year GPA of at least 75%.
English requirement
English-taught/bilingual BSc: TOEFL iBT 5 overall (reports from 21 Jan 2026; earlier reports 90); IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (IELTS Online and Indicator not accepted); Cambridge C1 Advanced or higher. Dutch-taught BSc: TOEFL 4.5 (earlier 70), IELTS 5.5, Cambridge B2. Certificates max 2 years old; results needed before the application deadline
English exemption
Nationals of USA, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada; secondary school diploma from one of those countries; British A Levels; certain IB and European Baccalaureate diplomas
Numerus fixus programmes
Aerospace Engineering, Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences, Clinical Technology, Computer Science and Engineering
American High School diploma from an accredited school (e.g. WASC, Cognia, MSA-CESS, NEASC, CIS, NCPSA or a State Board) with at least 4 AP subjects/exams, each minimum score 3; AP sub scores not accepted; AP Precalculus, Research, Capstone excluded.
Subject requirements
Maths only: Applied Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering, Data Science, Industrial Engineering, Psychology and Technology, Sustainable Innovation. Maths+Physics: Applied Physics, Architecture, Automotive Technology, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering. Maths+Physics+Chemistry: Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Sciences and Technology
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5 (6.0 each section); TOEFL iBT 4.5 overall and per section (reports from 21 Jan 2026; earlier 90 with 21 per section); Cambridge C1 Advanced 176 (169 each) or C2 Proficiency 180 (169 each); LanguageCert Academic 70 (65 each); PTE Academic 61 (46 each); one test date, max 2 years old
English exemption
IB or EB diploma with English as sole language of instruction; entire high school at an accredited US high school outside the US; full British curriculum (GCSE and A-levels) outside the UK; nationality of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, UK or US; bachelor's or last three years of high school in one of those countries; Dutch VWO
Eligible with an IB diploma containing the required subjects for the programme; IB holders are treated as international applicants and pay an application fee.
Subject requirements
Maths only: Applied Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering, Data Science, Industrial Engineering, Psychology and Technology, Sustainable Innovation. Maths+Physics: Applied Physics, Architecture, Automotive Technology, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering. Maths+Physics+Chemistry: Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Sciences and Technology
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5 (6.0 each section); TOEFL iBT 4.5 overall and per section (reports from 21 Jan 2026; earlier 90 with 21 per section); Cambridge C1 Advanced 176 (169 each) or C2 Proficiency 180 (169 each); LanguageCert Academic 70 (65 each); PTE Academic 61 (46 each); one test date, max 2 years old
English exemption
IB or EB diploma with English as sole language of instruction; entire high school at an accredited US high school outside the US; full British curriculum (GCSE and A-levels) outside the UK; nationality of Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, UK or US; bachelor's or last three years of high school in one of those countries; Dutch VWO
US High School Diploma with minimum GPA 3.0 and at least four APs with minimum scores of 3. Maths: minimum score 3 in AP Calculus AB or BC, or OMPT-A 70%.
Subject requirements
AP Calculus AB or BC score 3, or OMPT-A 70%
English requirement
If the diploma does not meet EUC's English rule: TOEFL iBT 5 (or 100) with subscores 4.5 (or 20); IELTS Academic 7.0 with subscores 6.0; Cambridge C2 Proficiency or C1 Advanced 185; Pearson PTE Academic 75 (subscores 65); LanguageCert Academic 75 (subscores 65); max 2 years old; Duolingo not accepted
English exemption
Exempt from English test with this diploma
Tuition
Institutional fee EUR 16,300 (same for EEA and non-EEA) · 2026-27
Foundation year
Stated as not required
Deadlines
regular deadline (decision by 14 February) 2027-01-15 · final deadline (rolling review) 2027-05-01
Minimum 30 points excluding TOK, EE and CAS. Maths: Applications & Interpretation HL 5, Analysis & Approaches SL 5 or Analysis & Approaches HL 4 (AI SL takers must also take the OMPT-A). Achieved grades only; predicted grades not accepted.
Subject requirements
Maths AI HL 5 / AA SL 5 / AA HL 4; AI SL requires OMPT-A
English requirement
If the diploma does not meet EUC's English rule: TOEFL iBT 5 (or 100) with subscores 4.5 (or 20); IELTS Academic 7.0 with subscores 6.0; Cambridge C2 Proficiency or C1 Advanced 185; Pearson PTE Academic 75 (subscores 65); LanguageCert Academic 75 (subscores 65); max 2 years old; Duolingo not accepted
English exemption
English A SL 5, English A HL 4 or English B HL 5
Tuition
Institutional fee EUR 16,300 (same for EEA and non-EEA) · 2026-27
Foundation year
Stated as not required
Deadlines
regular deadline (decision by 14 February) 2027-01-15 · final deadline (rolling review) 2027-05-01
Listed as 'South Korea Graduation Diploma from an Academic or Special Purpose High School'. Average score of at least A/90% (or rank 2 out of 9) in each subject. Mathematics: minimum grade of 9 OR minimum score of 70% on the OMPT-A maths test. English: holders must take one of the EUC-approved English tests.
Subject requirements
Mathematics: 'Minimum grade of 9' OR OMPT-A score of at least 70% (OMPT-A not older than two years)
English requirement
If the diploma does not meet EUC's English rule: TOEFL iBT 5 (or 100) with subscores 4.5 (or 20); IELTS Academic 7.0 with subscores 6.0; Cambridge C2 Proficiency or C1 Advanced 185; Pearson PTE Academic 75 (subscores 65); LanguageCert Academic 75 (subscores 65); max 2 years old; Duolingo not accepted
English exemption
Not exempt: holders of this diploma must take an EUC-approved English test
Tuition
Institutional fee EUR 16,300 (same for EEA and non-EEA) · 2026-27
Foundation year
Stated as not required
Deadlines
regular deadline (decision by 14 February) 2027-01-15 · final deadline (rolling review) 2027-05-01
“Average score of at least A/90% (or rank 2 out of 9) in each subject”
US high school diploma from an accredited high school with a minimum GPA of 3.00 in grade 11 and 12; AP exams must be taken externally with the College Board; overlapping AP subjects (e.g. AP US History and AP World History) count as one exam.
English requirement
Programme-specific. Example International Bachelor Communication and Media: IELTS Academic 7 overall; TOEFL iBT 5.0 (old scale 94); Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 180; LanguageCert Academic 75; PTE Academic 75; test-centre tests only, max 2 years old (source https://www.eur.nl/en/bachelor/international-bachelor-communication-and-media/admission)
English exemption
(IBCoM page) IB diploma with English A (HL or SL) or English B HL grade 4 or higher; secondary school diploma and/or at least 2.5 years of secondary school in Australia, Canada (excl. Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK or US; proof of English due 1 May for non-EEA
Numerus fixus programmes
Criminology, Medicine, International Business Administration (IBA), Psychology, International Bachelor in Psychology, International Bachelor Economics and Business Economics, Clinical Technology, Nanobiology
The full IB diploma is sufficient for general admission; programme-specific subject requirements apply. Being on the list does not guarantee admission; assessed individually.
English requirement
Programme-specific. Example International Bachelor Communication and Media: IELTS Academic 7 overall; TOEFL iBT 5.0 (old scale 94); Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 180; LanguageCert Academic 75; PTE Academic 75; test-centre tests only, max 2 years old (source https://www.eur.nl/en/bachelor/international-bachelor-communication-and-media/admission)
English exemption
(IBCoM page) IB diploma with English A (HL or SL) or English B HL grade 4 or higher; secondary school diploma and/or at least 2.5 years of secondary school in Australia, Canada (excl. Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK or US; proof of English due 1 May for non-EEA
Numerus fixus programmes
Criminology, Medicine, International Business Administration (IBA), Psychology, International Bachelor in Psychology, International Bachelor Economics and Business Economics, Clinical Technology, Nanobiology
American High School Diploma is listed as accepted; AP courses are strongly recommended (not required).
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.0 (6.0 each, one section may be 5.5) / TOEFL iBT 4.5 (4.5 each, one 4.0) / Cambridge 169 (169 each, one 162) / PTE Academic 61 / LanguageCert Academic 65 / TOEIC L&R 865 + S&W 335; official test centre, not online, not older than two years at start (Cambridge does not expire)
English exemption
IB Diploma, IBCP or European Baccalaureate (English L1/L2); all education in English in Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, USA or UK; secondary diploma from a Nuffic-listed country with English on the final transcript
Tuition
Statutory fee EUR 2,694 · Institutional fee EUR EUR 10,210 (default full-time bachelor) / EUR 13,080 (Engineering, ICT, Technology and Logistics, Natural Sciences, Academy of the Arts) · 2026-27
Foundation year
Stated as not required
“American High School Diploma (AP courses are strongly recommended)”
International Baccalaureate Diploma is listed among accepted diplomas (if all requirements are met).
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.0 (6.0 each, one section may be 5.5) / TOEFL iBT 4.5 (4.5 each, one 4.0) / Cambridge 169 (169 each, one 162) / PTE Academic 61 / LanguageCert Academic 65 / TOEIC L&R 865 + S&W 335; official test centre, not online, not older than two years at start (Cambridge does not expire)
English exemption
IB Diploma, IBCP or European Baccalaureate (English L1/L2); all education in English in Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, USA or UK; secondary diploma from a Nuffic-listed country with English on the final transcript
Tuition
Statutory fee EUR 2,694 · Institutional fee EUR EUR 10,210 (default full-time bachelor) / EUR 13,080 (Engineering, ICT, Technology and Logistics, Natural Sciences, Academy of the Arts) · 2026-27
International Business (Venlo) accepts a senior high school diploma that generally grants access to a Bachelor programme in the country of issue, if all requirements are met; Korea is not named. ICT page: diploma of higher secondary education equivalent to Dutch standards (check with Nuffic). Additional academic qualifications (especially maths and economics) requested if available. South Korea is not named on the page; the institution assesses each foreign diploma, so the match to this general rule is not confirmed by the page itself.
Subject requirements
No specific maths requirement for IB Venlo; programme-specific mandatory subjects elsewhere; missing subjects for non-Dutch diplomas only via limited options (Boswell, CCVX).
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.0 (6.0 each, one section may be 5.5) / TOEFL iBT 4.5 (4.5 each, one 4.0) / Cambridge 169 (169 each, one 162) / PTE Academic 61 / LanguageCert Academic 65 / TOEIC L&R 865 + S&W 335; official test centre, not online, not older than two years at start (Cambridge does not expire)
English exemption
IB Diploma, IBCP or European Baccalaureate (English L1/L2); all education in English in Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, USA or UK; secondary diploma from a Nuffic-listed country with English on the final transcript
Tuition
Statutory fee EUR 2,694 · Institutional fee EUR EUR 10,210 (default full-time bachelor) / EUR 13,080 (Engineering, ICT, Technology and Logistics, Natural Sciences, Academy of the Arts) · 2026-27
Foundation year
Stated as not required
“senior high school diploma, which generally grants access to a Bachelor programme”
Full IB Diploma required; individual IB certificates not accepted; grade 11 results, first-semester grade 12 results, predicted grades and HL/SL level needed; science and medicine programmes have additional requirements
English requirement
Exempt if English was taught in the IB or English A HL taken
Graduation Diploma from an Academic or Special Purpose High School with a mark of at least A (or rank 2 out of 9) in each subject AND a CSAT Stanine score of 1-3 in each subject. A High School Equivalency Diploma is only considered with at least 1-2 years of university study with good results. No English test exemption for Korean diplomas.
Subject requirements
Faculty of Science and Medicine (LUMC) have additional requirements (separate science diploma document).
English requirement
Minimum scores are set per programme (accepted: IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency; one sitting, max 2 years old). Example International Relations and Organisations: IELTS 6.0 (6.0 each), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (4.5 each) or 80 (20 each) if taken before 21 January 2026, Cambridge 169 per component.
English exemption
IB Diploma taught in English or with English A HL; secondary or higher education completed in e.g. USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, Canada (not for French-taught), Singapore, South Africa, Malta. Korean diploma: 'Language test exemptions: none'.
Numerus fixus programmes
Psychology (BSc), Political Science: International Relations and Organisations (BSc)
Tuition
Statutory fee EUR 2,771 · Institutional fee EUR €14,700 (Archaeology, Humanities, Governance & Global Affairs, Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences) to €31,400 (Medicine); Science €19,200; Biomedical Sciences €19,200 · 2027-28
Foundation year
Stated as not required
“and a CSAT Stanine score of 1-3 in each subject.”
College Preparatory high school diploma with minimum non-weighted GPA 3.5/4.0 combined with three AP exams (grades 4-5) in different subjects, or four AP exams (grades 3-5); AP Studio Art, Capstone, Research, Seminar not accepted. Maths advice: grade A in year-12 maths, AP Calculus AB/BC 3, ACT Math 28 or SAT Math 650.
English requirement
IELTS Academic 7.0 overall (min 6.0 per component) / TOEFL iBT 5.5 overall (min 4.5 per component) / Cambridge C2 Proficiency or C1 Advanced 185 overall (min 169 per component).
Tuition
Statutory fee EUR 2,771 · Institutional fee EUR €18,050 plus an additional institutional fee of €3,070 for Liberal Arts and Sciences at LUC · 2027-28
Foundation year
Stated as not required
“three College Board AP exams (grades 4-5) in different subjects”
IB Diploma required (individual certificates not accepted); for LUC selection an average of 35 points including bonus is required to partake in the selection process. All maths courses sufficient with grade 4.
English requirement
IELTS Academic 7.0 overall (min 6.0 per component) / TOEFL iBT 5.5 overall (min 4.5 per component) / Cambridge C2 Proficiency or C1 Advanced 185 overall (min 169 per component).
English exemption
English-taught IB or English A HL.
Tuition
Statutory fee EUR 2,771 · Institutional fee EUR €18,050 plus an additional institutional fee of €3,070 for Liberal Arts and Sciences at LUC · 2027-28
Foundation year
Stated as not required
“An average of 35 points including bonus is required to partake in the selection process”
Graduation Diploma from an Academic or Special Purpose High School with a mark of at least A (or rank 2 out of 9) in each subject and a CSAT Stanine score of 1-3 in each subject; High School Equivalency Diploma only with 1-2 years of university study with good results; no English test exemption; then LUC selection.
Subject requirements
Mathematics advice: a mark of A (or rank 2 out of 9) in Mathematics and a CSAT Stanine score of 1-3 in Mathematics. All first-year students take statistics and a maths-related course.
English requirement
IELTS Academic 7.0 overall (min 6.0 per component) / TOEFL iBT 5.5 overall (min 4.5 per component) / Cambridge C2 Proficiency or C1 Advanced 185 overall (min 169 per component).
English exemption
Korean diploma: no English test exemption.
Tuition
Statutory fee EUR 2,771 · Institutional fee EUR €18,050 plus an additional institutional fee of €3,070 for Liberal Arts and Sciences at LUC · 2027-28
US High School Diploma with 4 AP exams (minimum score 3) or 3 AP exams (minimum score 4) from the College Board; or US diploma + all year 1 credits of a university bachelor's; US diploma from an international school outside the USA is also listed.
English requirement
English-taught bachelors guide (year not stated): Academic IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 80 / Cambridge First B2 grade B or C (169-175) / TOEIC L&R 670, S&W 290.
English exemption
VWO-equivalent diploma from an EU/EEA country with English to the final year; secondary diploma from a country where English is official and the language of instruction; bachelor taught solely in English; proven English-taught courses, internship or work experience in English (guide wording).
Foundation year
Stated as not required
“High School Diploma with 4 Advanced Placement exams with a minimum score of 3”
International Baccalaureate Diploma with at least 3 Higher Level subjects; additional subject requirements per programme.
English requirement
English-taught bachelors guide (year not stated): Academic IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 80 / Cambridge First B2 grade B or C (169-175) / TOEIC L&R 670, S&W 290.
English exemption
VWO-equivalent diploma from an EU/EEA country with English to the final year; secondary diploma from a country where English is official and the language of instruction; bachelor taught solely in English; proven English-taught courses, internship or work experience in English (guide wording).
Foundation year
Stated as not required
“International Baccalaureate Diploma, at least 3 Higher Level (HL) subjects”
Korean high school diploma2026-27 intakeConditional
Condition the university states
Two routes for South Korea: (1) High School Diploma from a Science High School or Special High School with at least B/80% in the final year + CSAT stanine 1-3 in each subject; (2) High School Diploma + successful completion of all year 1 credits/courses of a bachelor's programme at a university. A general high school graduate therefore needs route 2; all mandatory first-year credits must be obtained before starting at UM. Foundation programmes are not accepted.
English requirement
English-taught bachelors guide (year not stated): Academic IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 80 / Cambridge First B2 grade B or C (169-175) / TOEIC L&R 670, S&W 290.
English exemption
VWO-equivalent diploma from an EU/EEA country with English to the final year; secondary diploma from a country where English is official and the language of instruction; bachelor taught solely in English; proven English-taught courses, internship or work experience in English (guide wording).
Foundation year
Stated as not required
“successful completion of all year 1 credits/courses of a bachelor's (undergraduate) programme in university”
Korean diploma + 1 year of university2026-27 intakeDirect entry stated
Condition the university states
High School Diploma + successful completion of all year 1 credits/courses of a bachelor's programme in university; all mandatory first-year credits before the start at UM. Programme additional subject requirements may apply.
English requirement
English-taught bachelors guide (year not stated): Academic IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 80 / Cambridge First B2 grade B or C (169-175) / TOEIC L&R 670, S&W 290.
English exemption
VWO-equivalent diploma from an EU/EEA country with English to the final year; secondary diploma from a country where English is official and the language of instruction; bachelor taught solely in English; proven English-taught courses, internship or work experience in English (guide wording).
Foundation year
Stated as not required
“All mandatory credits of the first year need to be obtained before the start”
High school diploma + 4 AP certificates (min grade 3 out of 5), or specific curriculum/GPA combinations case by case; non-US diploma with APs assessed individually.
Subject requirements
AI: AP Calculus AB/BC min 3. Biology: AP Biology + Chemistry, Physics 2 or Physics 1 + Calculus, GPA 3.5/4.0. Chemistry/MLS/NS: AP Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, GPA 3.5. Computing Science: AP Calculus, GPA 3.5. Economics/IBA, IBC, Psychology: AP Calculus or Statistics min 3.
English-taught IB, or IB English A SL/HL grade 4+, or English B HL grade 6+; UK standard pathway (3 GCSEs + 3 A-levels); English-taught VWO-level diploma from an accredited institution in listed countries incl. the United States.
English-taught IB, or IB English A SL/HL grade 4+, or English B HL grade 6+; UK standard pathway (3 GCSEs + 3 A-levels); English-taught VWO-level diploma from an accredited institution in listed countries incl. the United States.
South Korea: high school certificate (Godeung Hakgyo Jolupjang) from a Science High School, or from a General High School + a successfully completed first year of full-time higher education. Not directly eligible applicants may bridge with one year of an academic programme at an accredited institution or one year at a Dutch university of applied sciences, passing all courses. Programme maths/English requirements apply.
Subject requirements
Programme-specific mathematics requirements (see ru.nl mathematics-requirements page).
English-taught IB, or IB English A SL/HL grade 4+, or English B HL grade 6+; UK standard pathway (3 GCSEs + 3 A-levels); English-taught VWO-level diploma from an accredited institution in listed countries incl. the United States.
Korean diploma + 1 year of university2027 intakeDirect entry stated
Condition the university states
General High School certificate plus a successfully completed first year of full-time higher education is on the 2027-2028 list; listing does not guarantee admission (grades, subjects and levels considered; programme-specific requirements apply).
English-taught IB, or IB English A SL/HL grade 4+, or English B HL grade 6+; UK standard pathway (3 GCSEs + 3 A-levels); English-taught VWO-level diploma from an accredited institution in listed countries incl. the United States.
4-year International Business: a secondary school diploma equivalent to a Dutch HAVO, VWO or MBO Level 4 diploma; applicants are told to check their country's system on Nuffic. Korea is not named on the page (Nuffic rates the Korean general high school certificate comparable to HAVO). The 3-year Fast Track requires VWO equivalence, so HAVO-level diplomas do not qualify for it. Non-EU visa applicants need an online intake interview. South Korea is not named on the page; the institution assesses each foreign diploma, so the match to this general rule is not confirmed by the page itself.
Subject requirements
No maths or subject requirement stated for International Business.
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 80 ('My Best Scores' not accepted) / Cambridge CAE 169; online or home editions not accepted; Fast Track: test not older than 2 years
English exemption
previous education taught entirely in English, or diploma on the EU secondary education diploma list
US High School Diplomas are always evaluated individually; they might give access to 4-year programmes only, both 4- and 3-year programmes, or none at all. AP courses are not mentioned.
English requirement
4-year bachelors: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall / TOEFL iBT 4.5 (tests from 21 Jan 2026) or 80 (tests up to 20 Jan 2026) / Cambridge 169 / PTE Academic 61 / LanguageCert Academic 65 / TOEIC L&R 865 + S&W 335; test no older than two years on 1 September 2027
English exemption
educated in the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada (except Quebec), Australia, New Zealand, South Africa or Malta, or a listed diploma with English as exam subject; American/International High School Diploma, European Baccalaureate (L1/L2) or IB may qualify; full IB with English HL exempt (leaflet); THUAS may still require a test if schooling was in a non-English-speaking country
Full IB diploma gives access to both 4-year and 3-year programmes: at least 6 academic IB courses, minimum 3 at HL (>12 points) and 3 at SL, total at least 24 credits, TOK completed successfully. English HL exempts from the language requirement.
Subject requirements
Programme-specific mandatory subjects listed per programme; missing Maths/Physics/Chemistry/Biology can be taken via Boswell Beta or CCVX.
English requirement
4-year bachelors: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall / TOEFL iBT 4.5 (tests from 21 Jan 2026) or 80 (tests up to 20 Jan 2026) / Cambridge 169 / PTE Academic 61 / LanguageCert Academic 65 / TOEIC L&R 865 + S&W 335; test no older than two years on 1 September 2027
English exemption
educated in the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada (except Quebec), Australia, New Zealand, South Africa or Malta, or a listed diploma with English as exam subject; American/International High School Diploma, European Baccalaureate (L1/L2) or IB may qualify; full IB with English HL exempt (leaflet); THUAS may still require a test if schooling was in a non-English-speaking country
American High School diploma from an accredited high school with at least 4 College Board AP exams with a minimum score of 3 (not accepted: AP Capstone, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP Precalculus, AP Studio Art, AP Business with Personal Finance); overlapping subjects count as 1 AP.
Subject requirements
Diploma must be equivalent to Dutch VWO; depending on the programme an additional mathematics requirement applies (e.g. BSc International Business Administration has a mathematics requirement even with a recognised diploma).
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.0 (Writing and Speaking 5.5; IELTS Online not accepted); TOEFL iBT 4.5 (Writing/Speaking 4) for reports from 21 Jan 2026, or 80 (Writing 19, Speaking 17) for older reports; Cambridge B2 First/C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 173 (Writing/Speaking 160); results no older than two years
English exemption
Entire secondary education in English (US diploma not listed as an exemption by itself)
Only the full IB Diploma including the core; overall score must be at least 24; individual course results and predicted grades are not used.
Subject requirements
Diploma must be equivalent to Dutch VWO; depending on the programme an additional mathematics requirement applies (e.g. BSc International Business Administration has a mathematics requirement even with a recognised diploma).
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.0 (Writing and Speaking 5.5; IELTS Online not accepted); TOEFL iBT 4.5 (Writing/Speaking 4) for reports from 21 Jan 2026, or 80 (Writing 19, Speaking 17) for older reports; Cambridge B2 First/C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 173 (Writing/Speaking 160); results no older than two years
English exemption
IB diploma with English as the language of instruction
Korean high school diploma2027 intakeDirect entry not stated
Condition the university states
South Korean secondary diploma cannot be admitted directly because its level is not equivalent to VWO. Routes the page points to: complete one year of an academic programme at a research university in the home country (entire first-year curriculum with sufficient scores; institution, GPA, content and duration are weighed), or one year at a Dutch university of applied sciences with a propaedeutic certificate (extra requirements may apply, e.g. mathematics test, minimum GPA). Foundation years are not accepted.
Subject requirements
Diploma must be equivalent to Dutch VWO; depending on the programme an additional mathematics requirement applies (e.g. BSc International Business Administration has a mathematics requirement even with a recognised diploma).
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.0 (Writing and Speaking 5.5; IELTS Online not accepted); TOEFL iBT 4.5 (Writing/Speaking 4) for reports from 21 Jan 2026, or 80 (Writing 19, Speaking 17) for older reports; Cambridge B2 First/C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 173 (Writing/Speaking 160); results no older than two years
English exemption
Entire secondary education completed in English (not home/online schooling, B2+ shown); IB diploma with English as language of instruction; Cambridge International GCSEs in combination with A Levels
Korean diploma + 1 year of university2027 intakeConditional
Condition the university states
Complete one year of an academic programme at a research university in the home country; the entire first-year curriculum must be completed with sufficient scores; sufficiency depends on the institution, GPA, programme content and nominal duration. This could make the applicant eligible to apply again the next year.
Subject requirements
Diploma must be equivalent to Dutch VWO; depending on the programme an additional mathematics requirement applies (e.g. BSc International Business Administration has a mathematics requirement even with a recognised diploma).
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.0 (Writing and Speaking 5.5; IELTS Online not accepted); TOEFL iBT 4.5 (Writing/Speaking 4) for reports from 21 Jan 2026, or 80 (Writing 19, Speaking 17) for older reports; Cambridge B2 First/C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 173 (Writing/Speaking 160); results no older than two years
English exemption
Entire secondary education completed in English (not home/online schooling, B2+ shown); IB diploma with English as language of instruction; Cambridge International GCSEs in combination with A Levels
High School Diploma from an accredited US high school, College Preparatory programme, minimum GPA 3.0, and either four College Board APs with score 3+ (AP Capstone/Research/Seminar, AP Career Kickstart, AP Business with Personal Finance, AP Art & Design, AP Studio Art not accepted), or SAT >1230 / ACT >25, or 30 credits (1 year) from a 4-year college.
South Korea: Graduation Diploma from an Academic or Special Purpose High School with a mark of at least A (or rank 2 out of 9) in each subject, and a CSAT Stanine score of 1-3 in each subject.
Not exempt by Korean diploma; exemptions are listed for secondary education in Australia, Ireland, Malta, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, UK, USA, Canada (non-French), English IB, etc.
At least four College Board AP exams with grades 4 or 5; or GPA 3.5 of 4 plus three AP exams with grades 4 or 5 (when the curriculum does not allow four); or high school diploma plus 1 year (30 credits) of college/university with GPA 3.5 of 4. SAT >1400 / ACT >29 only considered in exceptional situations.
English requirement
IELTS Academic 7.0 average, no part below 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 100 or 5 (L, R, S 5; W 4.5) / Cambridge C1 or C2 185, no part below 176.
English exemption
Full IB programme taught exclusively in English (except foreign languages), or IB English Language and Literature HL grade 6+; UK A-levels exempt (case-by-case for fast-track or all-science A-levels); US route with 1 year college credit exempt; a full year of university taught solely in English may give exemption with high results.
6 core subjects: at least 3 Higher Levels and 2 Standard Levels; minimum of 32 points, excluding Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay.
English requirement
IELTS Academic 7.0 average, no part below 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 100 or 5 (L, R, S 5; W 4.5) / Cambridge C1 or C2 185, no part below 176.
English exemption
Full IB programme taught exclusively in English (except foreign languages), or IB English Language and Literature HL grade 6+; UK A-levels exempt (case-by-case for fast-track or all-science A-levels); US route with 1 year college credit exempt; a full year of university taught solely in English may give exemption with high results.
The 2027-28 list names only a Graduation Diploma from a Special Purposed High School with an average of at least A/90% (or rank 2 out of 9) in each subject AND a CSAT stanine score of 1-3 in each subject, plus an English test. A general high school diploma is not listed; unlisted diplomas are decided case by case, and applicants may apply after completing one year of university (at least 70% at a 3-year university, or at least 80% / GPA 3.5 of 4 at a 4-6-year programme).
English requirement
IELTS Academic 7.0 average, no part below 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 100 or 5 (L, R, S 5; W 4.5) / Cambridge C1 or C2 185, no part below 176.
English exemption
Full IB programme taught exclusively in English (except foreign languages), or IB English Language and Literature HL grade 6+; UK A-levels exempt (case-by-case for fast-track or all-science A-levels); US route with 1 year college credit exempt; a full year of university taught solely in English may give exemption with high results.
Korean diploma + 1 year of university2027 intakeConditional
Condition the university states
Eligible to apply after completing one year of university with at least 70% at a 3-year university or at least 80% / GPA 3.5 out of 4 at a 4, 5 or 6-year programme; applies to unlisted diplomas and to listed diplomas that miss the grade requirements.
English requirement
IELTS Academic 7.0 average, no part below 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 100 or 5 (L, R, S 5; W 4.5) / Cambridge C1 or C2 185, no part below 176.
English exemption
Full IB programme taught exclusively in English (except foreign languages), or IB English Language and Literature HL grade 6+; UK A-levels exempt (case-by-case for fast-track or all-science A-levels); US route with 1 year college credit exempt; a full year of university taught solely in English may give exemption with high results.
PPLE: supplementary mathematics exam required for Korean applicants.
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5 (min 6.0 per subscore) / TOEFL iBT 92 on 0-120 scale (min 22 per subscore) or 4.5 on 1-6 scale / Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 180 (180 per skill); tests taken before September 2025 not accepted for the September 2027 intake (Business Administration and Psychology programme pages). PPLE Korea row lists English 'A0/92'.
English exemption
Fully English-taught secondary education in certain listed countries, or IB diploma with English as an exam subject (programme pages).
Numerus fixus programmes
Business Administration (English track), Economics and Business Economics (English track), Political Science (English track), Psychology
Tuition
Statutory fee EUR 2,694 · 2026-27
Foundation year
Stated as not required
Deadlines
numerus fixus 2027-01-15 · selective programmes (Liberal Arts & Sciences, PPLE) 2027-02-01 · advisory deadline, international prior education 2027-04-01 · English test certificate, non-EU/EEA 2027-04-01 · final deadline all applicants 2027-05-01
“Certificate of Graduation (졸업증명서) from a general or a science high school”
Korean diploma + 1 year of university2027 intakeConditional
Condition the university states
PPLE: Korean general or science high school Certificate of Graduation plus a completed first year of full-time university bachelor education (all mandatory first-year credits); GPA B+/85, and grades need to be met at university level; supplementary mathematics exam required; English A0/92. PPLE is a selective programme (deadline 1 February).
Subject requirements
Supplementary mathematics exam required.
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5 (min 6.0 per subscore) / TOEFL iBT 92 on 0-120 scale (min 22 per subscore) or 4.5 on 1-6 scale / Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 180 (180 per skill); tests taken before September 2025 not accepted for the September 2027 intake (Business Administration and Psychology programme pages). PPLE Korea row lists English 'A0/92'.
English exemption
Fully English-taught secondary education in certain listed countries, or IB diploma with English as an exam subject (programme pages).
Numerus fixus programmes
Business Administration (English track), Economics and Business Economics (English track), Political Science (English track), Psychology
Tuition
Statutory fee EUR 2,694 · 2026-27
Foundation year
Stated as not required
Deadlines
numerus fixus 2027-01-15 · selective programmes (Liberal Arts & Sciences, PPLE) 2027-02-01 · advisory deadline, international prior education 2027-04-01 · English test certificate, non-EU/EEA 2027-04-01 · final deadline all applicants 2027-05-01
USA High School Diploma with at least 4 content-based AP courses externally examined by the College Board (grades 3-5); only one of AP Capstone, Music History/Theory or Studio Art counts. University College Groningen additionally: unweighted GPA 3.0-4.0 and SAT 1300.
English requirement
Varies by faculty (2027/28). Level 1 (Campus Fryslan, Economics and Business, Religion Culture and Society, Science and Engineering, Spatial Sciences): IELTS 6.0 (6.0 each) / TOEFL iBT 80 (L18 R18 S20 W21) or 4.0 each (2026 format). Level 2 (Arts, Behavioural and Social Sciences, Philosophy, UCG): IELTS 6.5 (L6.0 R6.0 S6.5 W6.5) / TOEFL 90 (L21 R21 S23 W24) or 4.5 (W 5.0). Level 3 (Law): IELTS 7.0 (6.5 each) / TOEFL 100 (L22 R24 S25 W25) or 5.0.
English exemption
IB with English as language of instruction; at least three GCE A2-levels graded A to C from an accredited British board; full upper secondary education in the United States (or other listed majority English-speaking country).
Numerus fixus programmes
International Business, Geneeskunde (Medicine), Psychologie, Psychology, Tandheelkunde (Dentistry)
IB diploma is VWO-equivalent (externally examined by the IBO, grade 4-7); no minimum points stated. Programme-specific HL/SL subjects apply.
Subject requirements
E.g. Econometrics and OR: Mathematics Analysis and Approaches HL; Applied Physics/Astronomy/Physics: Physics HL and Mathematics HL; Biology: Biology HL plus Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics.
English requirement
Varies by faculty (2027/28). Level 1 (Campus Fryslan, Economics and Business, Religion Culture and Society, Science and Engineering, Spatial Sciences): IELTS 6.0 (6.0 each) / TOEFL iBT 80 (L18 R18 S20 W21) or 4.0 each (2026 format). Level 2 (Arts, Behavioural and Social Sciences, Philosophy, UCG): IELTS 6.5 (L6.0 R6.0 S6.5 W6.5) / TOEFL 90 (L21 R21 S23 W24) or 4.5 (W 5.0). Level 3 (Law): IELTS 7.0 (6.5 each) / TOEFL 100 (L22 R24 S25 W25) or 5.0.
English exemption
IB with English as language of instruction; at least three GCE A2-levels graded A to C from an accredited British board; full upper secondary education in the United States (or other listed majority English-speaking country).
Numerus fixus programmes
International Business, Geneeskunde (Medicine), Psychologie, Psychology, Tandheelkunde (Dentistry)
South Korea is not in the 2027/2028 country list; the page says a diploma from an unlisted country may not meet the general end-level requirements. Routes stated: obtain 3 British A-level certificates, 4 IB Higher Level certificates or 4 AP College Board certificates in addition to the secondary diploma, or complete a year of higher education at a university or college (applicants are encouraged to apply and must add transcript, programme information and credits). Foundation years from Dutch or non-Dutch universities are not considered.
English requirement
Varies by faculty (2027/28). Level 1 (Campus Fryslan, Economics and Business, Religion Culture and Society, Science and Engineering, Spatial Sciences): IELTS 6.0 (6.0 each) / TOEFL iBT 80 (L18 R18 S20 W21) or 4.0 each (2026 format). Level 2 (Arts, Behavioural and Social Sciences, Philosophy, UCG): IELTS 6.5 (L6.0 R6.0 S6.5 W6.5) / TOEFL 90 (L21 R21 S23 W24) or 4.5 (W 5.0). Level 3 (Law): IELTS 7.0 (6.5 each) / TOEFL 100 (L22 R24 S25 W25) or 5.0.
English exemption
IB with English as language of instruction; at least three GCE A2-levels graded A to C from an accredited British board; full upper secondary education in the United States (or other listed majority English-speaking country).
Numerus fixus programmes
International Business, Geneeskunde (Medicine), Psychologie, Psychology, Tandheelkunde (Dentistry)
Korean diploma + 1 year of university2027 intakeConditional
Condition the university states
Applicants from unlisted countries who complete a year of higher education at a university or college are encouraged to apply; transcript, programme information, total credits and credits to be obtained must be included. Assessed individually.
English requirement
Varies by faculty (2027/28). Level 1 (Campus Fryslan, Economics and Business, Religion Culture and Society, Science and Engineering, Spatial Sciences): IELTS 6.0 (6.0 each) / TOEFL iBT 80 (L18 R18 S20 W21) or 4.0 each (2026 format). Level 2 (Arts, Behavioural and Social Sciences, Philosophy, UCG): IELTS 6.5 (L6.0 R6.0 S6.5 W6.5) / TOEFL 90 (L21 R21 S23 W24) or 4.5 (W 5.0). Level 3 (Law): IELTS 7.0 (6.5 each) / TOEFL 100 (L22 R24 S25 W25) or 5.0.
English exemption
IB with English as language of instruction; at least three GCE A2-levels graded A to C from an accredited British board; full upper secondary education in the United States (or other listed majority English-speaking country).
Numerus fixus programmes
International Business, Geneeskunde (Medicine), Psychologie, Psychology, Tandheelkunde (Dentistry)
US diploma with a minimum of 4 accepted AP CollegeBoard exams, each scored 3, 4 or 5, to be considered possibly admissible; no GPA stated; non-AP tests cannot replace an AP.
Subject requirements
AP Calculus BC for technical programmes; Precalculus/Calculus AB/BC for social-science programmes (IBA: Calculus AB or BC); Physics 1+2 or Physics C for engineering; AP Chemistry (BME, Chemical S&E, Technical Medicine), AP Biology (Technical Medicine)
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.0 (5.5 each section); TOEFL iBT 90 (21 each) before Jan 2026, or 4.5 with reading/listening/writing 4.5 and speaking 4 after Jan 2026; Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 169 (162 each); PTE Academic 61 (56 each); LanguageCert Academic 65 (R/L 60, S/W 65); max 2 years old
English exemption
Last three years of secondary school in Australia, Canada (English part), Ireland, New Zealand, UK or USA with English as exam subject until the final year; English as secondary exam subject depending on the country list; a three-year bachelor's obtained in an exempted country
IB diploma with programme subjects; no general minimum IB grade (conditional letters may state one). IBCP not directly admissible.
Subject requirements
Maths AA HL for technical programmes (Advanced Technology, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, BME, BIT, Chemical Science & Engineering, Civil, EE, IDE, IEM, ME, TCS, Technical Medicine); Maths AI or AA (SL or HL) for Communication Science, Creative Technology, Health Sciences, IBA, Psychology, Public Administration; Physics/Chemistry/Biology for some
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.0 (5.5 each section); TOEFL iBT 90 (21 each) before Jan 2026, or 4.5 with reading/listening/writing 4.5 and speaking 4 after Jan 2026; Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 169 (162 each); PTE Academic 61 (56 each); LanguageCert Academic 65 (R/L 60, S/W 65); max 2 years old
English exemption
English as instruction language with an English exam subject (proof of English instruction uploaded); or English A grade 4, English B SL 6, English B HL 5
US High School Diploma + 4 Advanced Placements of the US College Board, all with a score of 3 or higher.
English requirement
Depends on programme EMI level. EMI-ready: IELTS Academic 6.0 (S 5.5, L 6.0, R 6.0, W 5.5) / TOEFL iBT 83 (S16 L17 R18 W16; tests before 21 Jan 2026) or 4.5 (S3.5 L4 R4 W3.5; from 21 Jan 2026). EMI-experienced: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each) / TOEFL iBT 93 (20 each) or 4.5 (S4 L4.5 R4.5 W4).
English exemption
IB diploma with English A or B as final exam subject (SL or HL); secondary diploma or English-taught bachelor from listed mainly English-speaking countries incl. UK and US; one year of English-taught higher education in listed countries.
IB Diploma (full diploma only) is on the VWO-equivalence list; Career-related Programme not accepted. Programme subject/grade requirements may apply; listing does not guarantee admission.
English requirement
Depends on programme EMI level. EMI-ready: IELTS Academic 6.0 (S 5.5, L 6.0, R 6.0, W 5.5) / TOEFL iBT 83 (S16 L17 R18 W16; tests before 21 Jan 2026) or 4.5 (S3.5 L4 R4 W3.5; from 21 Jan 2026). EMI-experienced: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each) / TOEFL iBT 93 (20 each) or 4.5 (S4 L4.5 R4.5 W4).
English exemption
IB diploma with English A or B as final exam subject (SL or HL); secondary diploma or English-taught bachelor from listed mainly English-speaking countries incl. UK and US; one year of English-taught higher education in listed countries.
Recognised High School diploma plus at least 4 College Board AP exam scores of 3, 4 or 5; AP Seminar, AP Research, AP Capstone and vocational subjects not accepted; scores sent directly from College Board after admission.
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5 overall / TOEFL iBT 4.5 overall (tests from 21 January 2026) or 92 (older scale) / Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 180 / LanguageCert Academic 70 / PTE Academic 68. PPE: IELTS 6.5 with min 6.0 per component. Law in Society: IELTS 6.5 with min 7.0 reading.
English exemption
Secondary or higher education diploma from English-taught education in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA (EQF 4+); full IB Diploma taught in English or with English A Language and Literature at SL 7 or HL 6/7; English-taught accredited bachelor's/master's degree.
Numerus fixus programmes
Criminology, Dentistry, Medicine, Psychology
Tuition
Statutory fee EUR 2,694 · Institutional fee EUR €4,870 (Theology joint degree) to €35,640 (Medicine); Liberal Arts and Sciences (AUC) €20,430 · 2026-27
Foundation year
Stated as not required
Deadlines
numerus fixus 2027-01-15 · non-EU/EEA regular 2027-04-01 · Law in Society (strict) 2027-05-01
“at least 4 College Board AP Exam Scores* of 3, 4 or 5”
International Baccalaureate Diploma; only the full diploma is accepted. Subject rules in the VU 'IB Diploma requirements 2027-2028' PDF.
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5 overall / TOEFL iBT 4.5 overall (tests from 21 January 2026) or 92 (older scale) / Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 180 / LanguageCert Academic 70 / PTE Academic 68. PPE: IELTS 6.5 with min 6.0 per component. Law in Society: IELTS 6.5 with min 7.0 reading.
English exemption
Secondary or higher education diploma from English-taught education in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA (EQF 4+); full IB Diploma taught in English or with English A Language and Literature at SL 7 or HL 6/7; English-taught accredited bachelor's/master's degree.
Numerus fixus programmes
Criminology, Dentistry, Medicine, Psychology
Tuition
Statutory fee EUR 2,694 · Institutional fee EUR €4,870 (Theology joint degree) to €35,640 (Medicine); Liberal Arts and Sciences (AUC) €20,430 · 2026-27
Foundation year
Stated as not required
Deadlines
numerus fixus 2027-01-15 · non-EU/EEA regular 2027-04-01 · Law in Society (strict) 2027-05-01
“International Baccalaureate Diploma. Only the full diploma is accepted.”
Korean high school diploma2027 intakeDirect entry not stated
Condition the university states
VU's diploma list for South Korea names only (a) a High School Certificate plus at least 1 year of credits in academic education at an internationally recognised university, or (b) a High School Certificate (Godeung Hakgyo Jolupjang) from a Science High School, both evaluated case-by-case. A general high school certificate on its own is not listed.
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5 overall / TOEFL iBT 4.5 overall (tests from 21 January 2026) or 92 (older scale) / Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 180 / LanguageCert Academic 70 / PTE Academic 68. PPE: IELTS 6.5 with min 6.0 per component. Law in Society: IELTS 6.5 with min 7.0 reading.
English exemption
Secondary or higher education diploma from English-taught education in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA (EQF 4+); full IB Diploma taught in English or with English A Language and Literature at SL 7 or HL 6/7; English-taught accredited bachelor's/master's degree.
Numerus fixus programmes
Criminology, Dentistry, Medicine, Psychology
Tuition
Statutory fee EUR 2,694 · Institutional fee EUR €4,870 (Theology joint degree) to €35,640 (Medicine); Liberal Arts and Sciences (AUC) €20,430 · 2026-27
Foundation year
Stated as not required
Deadlines
numerus fixus 2027-01-15 · non-EU/EEA regular 2027-04-01 · Law in Society (strict) 2027-05-01
“High School Certificate and at least 1 year of credits in academic education”
Korean diploma + 1 year of university2027 intakeConditional
Condition the university states
High School Certificate and at least 1 year of credits in academic education obtained at an internationally recognised university; evaluated on a case-by-case basis; final decision by the International Office and Student Administration.
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5 overall / TOEFL iBT 4.5 overall (tests from 21 January 2026) or 92 (older scale) / Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency 180 / LanguageCert Academic 70 / PTE Academic 68. PPE: IELTS 6.5 with min 6.0 per component. Law in Society: IELTS 6.5 with min 7.0 reading.
English exemption
Secondary or higher education diploma from English-taught education in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA (EQF 4+); full IB Diploma taught in English or with English A Language and Literature at SL 7 or HL 6/7; English-taught accredited bachelor's/master's degree.
Numerus fixus programmes
Criminology, Dentistry, Medicine, Psychology
Tuition
Statutory fee EUR 2,694 · Institutional fee EUR €4,870 (Theology joint degree) to €35,640 (Medicine); Liberal Arts and Sciences (AUC) €20,430 · 2026-27
Foundation year
Stated as not required
Deadlines
numerus fixus 2027-01-15 · non-EU/EEA regular 2027-04-01 · Law in Society (strict) 2027-05-01
“obtained at an internationally recognised university”
High School Diploma from a high school accredited by Cognia, MSA-CESS, NEASC or WASC plus at least 4 AP exams assessed by the College Board graded 3, 4 or 5 (APs must cover programme subjects, e.g. Animal Sciences: AP Calculus AB or BC + AP Chemistry + AP Biology + one more academic AP). Alternative: a successfully completed first year of full-time undergraduate university or college education.
Subject requirements
Mathematics for every programme plus: Animal Sciences Chemistry+Biology; Data Science for Global Challenges one of Biology/Chemistry/Physics; Earth Systems Sciences and Environmental Sciences Physics+Chemistry; Food Technology Chemistry + Biology or Physics; International Land and Water Management Physics; Marine Sciences Chemistry+Biology; Tourism no additional subject. Required level depends on the diploma; result letter says if extra exams are needed.
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.0 overall (speaking 6.0); TOEFL iBT 80 (speaking 20) or 4.5 (speaking 4.0); PTE Academic 61 (speaking 56); LanguageCert Academic 65 (speaking 70); Cambridge B2 First 169-190, C1 Advanced 169-210, C2 Proficiency 180-230; tests no older than 24 months at application
English exemption
Secondary diploma from the United States usually needs no English test
International Baccalaureate DP Diploma is listed; subject requirements/required levels per programme in appendix 2 of the list (e.g. Mathematics A&I HL or A&A SL/HL plus required sciences).
Subject requirements
Mathematics for every programme plus: Animal Sciences Chemistry+Biology; Data Science for Global Challenges one of Biology/Chemistry/Physics; Earth Systems Sciences and Environmental Sciences Physics+Chemistry; Food Technology Chemistry + Biology or Physics; International Land and Water Management Physics; Marine Sciences Chemistry+Biology; Tourism no additional subject. Required level depends on the diploma; result letter says if extra exams are needed.
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.0 overall (speaking 6.0); TOEFL iBT 80 (speaking 20) or 4.5 (speaking 4.0); PTE Academic 61 (speaking 56); LanguageCert Academic 65 (speaking 70); Cambridge B2 First 169-190, C1 Advanced 169-210, C2 Proficiency 180-230; tests no older than 24 months at application
English exemption
Complete IB DP with English as sole language of instruction (except one other language course), or English A (language and literature SL/HL) grade 5+, English B HL 6+, or English B SL 7
