Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Admissions & requirements

• 1. Math Test

  The following subjects demonstrate sufficient proficiency:

  • International Baccalaureate: Mathematics SL or HL, Applications & Interpretation HL, Analysis & Approaches SL or HL.
  • UK: A-level in Mathematics completed with a grade A, B or C.
  • Germany: Zeugnis der allgemeinen Hochschulreife including Mathematics Grundkurs as Prüfungsfach or Mathematics eA/Leistungsfach
  • For further international examples you can check our PPE diploma list.
  • VWO level mathematics A entrance test
  Note

  Visa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan.
• 2. Assessment Interview
  Note

  Visa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan.
• 3. Grade Average

  We are looking for a Grade Point Average on your secondary school diploma that is equivalent to ≥ 7.0 in the Dutch grading system. If you have not graduated yet you can receive a conditional offer; we then calculate your GPA over the final two years of your secondary education at the moment of applying. In its assessment, the Admission Board will put special focus on grades obtained for relevant courses such as economics, mathematics, philosophy and politics. 

  Note

  Visa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan.
• 4. Language Test
  Note

  Visa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan.
• 5. Personal Motivation

  Whether or not you will actually be offered a place in our programme will depend on your commitment to contribute to the College’s international student and campus life. The latter two will be determined based on your CV and your answer to our assessment questions, and possibly an additional interview (over Skype in case of international applicants). The selection committee evaluates your application file as a whole, considering all these factors.

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  Note

  Visa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan.

Language requirements

• IELTS overall band (7.0)
• TOEFL internet based (100)
• Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (B)
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (C)

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