Earth System Sciences

Admissions & requirements

• 1. Assessment Interview

  In case that the admissions committee needs additional information about your background in order to reach a decision (and possibly a pre-master's programme), an interview can be part of the admission process.

  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. Grade Average

  Sufficient quality of the bachelor's degree as shown by an average unweighted mark of at least 7 (Dutch system) or the international equivalent of the required quality as determined in the International credentials evaluation guideline.

  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. Knowledge Minimum
  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. Previous Education

  We expect you to have a natural sciences background (physics, chemistry or biology). However, the balance between the specific natural sciences varies per specialisation. A good working knowledge of mathematics and statistics as well as proficiency in the use of IT (information technology) are a prerequisite, since data capturing and analysis, modelling and programming are important skills used during the master’s programme.

  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.
• 6. Written Request

  In order to properly make an assessment of your background knowledge, interests and ambtions we need a statement of purpose. For us it is particularly improtant to know in which of the four specialisations you are mainly interested.

  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

• Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (C1)
• IELTS overall band (6)
• IELTS speaking (6)
• TOEFL internet based (80)

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