Entry requirements
We hope you've found plenty of inspiration to join us here at Zuyd. Before applying, make sure to check the admission requirements. This page outlines everything international students need to know about our bachelor and master requirements.
You'll need a diploma equivalent to Dutch higher secondary education, such as:
Many programmes have additional specific requirements, so be sure to check the details on the programme's webpage.
You must hold a bachelor's degree comparable to a Dutch bachelor's, usually in the same or related field.
To enrol, we kindly request that you provide authenticated copies of your diplomas and transcripts.If these documents are issued in a language other than Dutch, English, German, French, or Spanish, official English translations are also required. Not sure how your diploma compares to Dutch qualifications? Visit the NUFFIC website for helpful overviews and explanations.
To join our English-taught programmes, please provide proof of your English proficiency.
Certificates are valid for 2 years. The test must have been taken less than 2 years before the start date of the programme you have applied for. Cambridge certificates have unlimited validity.
You must demonstrate Dutch language proficiency at NT2 level II (Dutch as a Second Language). This also applies to Dutch nationals without a Dutch education background. Preparing for and passing the NT2-II state exam typically takes about a year if you are a beginner.