Netherlands

3 types of universities

Research University

University of Applied Science

University Colleges

Can apply to a maximum of 4 courses. Some courses are “Numerus Fixus” - there are a limited number of spaces – students are only allowed to apply to 2 Numerus Fixus programmes. 

Students interested in Medicine must have coursework in all 3 science - Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. NOTE THAT YOU CANNOT STUDY MEDICINE COMPLETELY IN ENGLISH IN THE NETHERLANDS!

Note that some courses you may only apply to once in your lifetime

Some colleges/universities require a teacher reference, CV, and motivational statement - but not all

Some courses require special admissions test after application

“Apply” through Studielink - national registration system

After completing Studielink, look out for portals form each university program as this is where you will upload your documents

• Documents required to upload: Current CIS transcript and transcript(s) from previous schools if not at CIS from grade 9 onward. Make a SINGLE pdf.

• Projected (predicted) grade form from CIS

• Many Dutch universities require their own form such as a statement of anticipated graduation or diploma statement. YOU must supply this form to the Future Planning Office to be completed.