Class of 2013 University Applications Handbook - UWC Maastricht
Class of 2013 University Applications Handbook - UWC Maastricht
Class of 2013 University Applications Handbook - UWC Maastricht
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Applying in the Netherlands<br />
Pros & Cons<br />
� Top destination for international, English-language programs<br />
� 10% international students at most Universities<br />
� Up to 40% international at <strong>University</strong> Colleges<br />
� Located in the heart <strong>of</strong> Europe<br />
� Great student life, many student associations and clubs<br />
� Low cost <strong>of</strong> tuition for EU students<br />
� Medicine and Law <strong>of</strong>fered as first degrees<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> Career Guidance & <strong>University</strong> <strong>Applications</strong><br />
� Dutch B HL is required (or pass NT2 Statsexam Level 2) to study in Dutch<br />
� No Dutch language required to study in English programs<br />
� 3-4 years to complete undergraduate degree<br />
� Cons: It is difficult to stay on and work after graduation (for non-EU students)<br />
Application Requirements & Procedure<br />
Entry requirements vary according to the type <strong>of</strong> university and are based on a student’s<br />
qualifications, language skills, and any specifics <strong>of</strong> the chosen academic field <strong>of</strong> study. As a<br />
minimum the student needs to have the IB Diploma to enter a Dutch research <strong>University</strong>.<br />
For an applied university (Hogeschool) IGCSE extended level may be sufficient. Students<br />
should refer to the individual websites <strong>of</strong> each university to verify the requirements before<br />
applying to the program. Applying to Dutch universities is straightforward with application<br />
deadlines in the spring <strong>of</strong> the calendar year in which the studies begin. Deadlines for studies<br />
with a selection procedure (centralized and decentralized) are between 1 February and 15<br />
May. To find out if there is a central lottery for the study you want to choose, see:<br />
https://app.studielink.nl/<br />
� Universities: enroll via Studielink.nl<br />
� Need Final IB exam grades<br />
� Apply February – September (depends on selection procedures)<br />
� <strong>University</strong> College: selection procedure via website <strong>of</strong> individual UC<br />
� Personal statement essay<br />
� Transcript <strong>of</strong> grades (2 years <strong>of</strong> IBDP only)<br />
� 2 Recommendation letters (teacher, counselor, employer, coach)<br />
� Interview<br />
� Application deadlines February-May<br />
� Financial aid application after you’ve been accepted<br />
� Enroll via Studielink.nl after you’ve been accepted<br />
� Limit: 3 choices on Studielink, and only one course with a central lottery procedure<br />
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