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Application & Admissions – students with a Dutch diploma

When can I apply for a (pre)master programme?

Modified on Mon, 6 Oct at 3:54 PM

Type of diplomaStatus applicant
Application period
International BSc diploma (not obtained in the Netherlands)Non-EU / EEA applicants
1 November 2025 - 1 April 2026
International BSc diploma (not obtained in the Netherlands)
EU / EEA applicants 
1 November 2025 - 1 May 2026
Dutch BSc diploma (obtained in the Netherlands)not applicable5 January 2025 - 1 May 2026
Current ESE students (all nationalities) 
not applicable
1 June 2026 – 1 August 2026
Former ESE students with EEA nationality  
EU / EEA applicants
1 June 2026 – 1 August 2026
Former ESE students with non-EEA nationality
Non-EU / EEA applicants
5 January 2026 – 1 June 2026 


It is your own responsibility to make sure your documents meet the admission and application criteria before the application deadline. This means that if your documents do not meet the application and admission criteria and the application deadline has passed your application can be cancelled. Please review the relevant admission requirements webpage carefully before applying.

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