Are you a prospective student holding a foreign secondary school diploma equivalent to the Dutch vwo-diploma?
The University of Twente closely reviews all applications individually due to their distinctive nature. Therefore, the only way to determine admissibility is by submitting an official application for enrolment via Studielink and providing all required documentation in Osiris. After you have done so, you will be informed about your admissibility as soon as possible via email.
You are welcome to apply even if you have not yet graduated. Most prospective students begin their application while still in their final year of high school. However, please note that you must have obtained your high school diploma in the academic year preceding the start of your studies.
Please be advised that the decision is based upon the diplomas or degrees obtained, or to be obtained, before 1 September. Only diplomas or degrees that are officially recognised and accredited within the relevant country will be considered, and a certificate or diploma must be awarded upon completion.
Depending on your secondary education, the University of Twente requires different documents for your application. You can find this information by selecting one of the countries below. If there is nothing mentioned, you only have to upload the document requested within your questionnaire. In all cases, you can use our general examples of the requested documents.
Students with a secondary education diploma from this country cannot be admitted directly because the level is not equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch). Please see further information about the Dutch educational system and routes if you are not directly admissible.
This includes the following diplomas:
Diplomë E Maturës Shtetërore (Diploma Of State Matura) awarded by a Gjimnazi with the mandatory national exam subject Mathematics. Depending on the bachelor’s programme of your choice, physics, chemistry and/or biology are also required as a national exam subject.
Students with a secondary education diploma, ‘Diploma e Maturës Shteteröre Profesionale (professional state matura diploma)’, will be reviewed case by case (no guaranteed admission). In case of possible acceptance, additional test(s) might be required.
Albania is not one of the countries with a language exemption, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
Please note that the information below does not contain subject requirements. If you have obtained or will obtain one of the diplomas below, the Admission Office will evaluate case-by-case whether you meet the subject requirements or whether you have to take one or more additional exams for the bachelor’s programme of your choice.
Higher School Certificate / Queensland Certificate of Education / South Australian Certificate of Education / Qualifications Certificate or Tasmanian Certificate of Education / Victorian Certificate of Education / Western Australian Certificate of Education / ACT Year 12 Certificate / Northern Territory Certificate of Education in combination with an ATAR score exceeding 85 or an OP ranging from 1 to 7.
Reifezeugnis or Reifeprüfungszeugnis awarded by an Allgemeinbildende Höhere Schule (AHS) with the mandatory national exam subject mathematics. Depending on the bachelor’s programme of your choice, physics, chemistry and/or biology are also required as national exam subject(s). If more than one subject (physics/chemistry/biology) is required for the bachelor's programme of your choice, at least one of the subjects (physics/chemistry/biology) has to be obtained on the national exam, and the other subject(s) must be followed up until the final year.
When English is followed as an exam subject on the national exam, students are exempted from the English language requirement. If not, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
Students with a secondary education diploma, Reife- und Diplomprüfungszeugnis from a Berufsbildende Höhere Schule (BHS), from this country will be reviewed case by case (no guaranteed admission). In case of possible acceptance, additional test(s) might be required.
The University of Twente is aware that Flanders will introduce a new diploma in 2025. The Diplomas ASO, TSO, KSO obtained with a 'doorstroomfinaliteit' will meet the required level for potential admission to the University of Twente. However, please be aware that this information does not include subject-specific requirements. If you have obtained or will obtain one of these diplomas, the Admission Office will assess each case individually to determine whether you meet the subject requirements, or if you will need to take one or more additional exams for the bachelor’s programme of your choice. Once the subject requirements are confirmed, they will be published on this website at the earliest opportunity.
All the requirements listed below apply to students who have already graduated (≤ 2024).
Please note: If you are following a ‘Topsport’ programme, your file first must be discussed within the Admission Office to determine whether you meet the subject-specific requirements.
Dutch Requirement
Belgian (Flanders) Requirement
VWO Mathematics A
VWO Mathematics B
VWO Physics, VWO Chemistry and VWO Biology
Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur, enseignement general with the mandatory exam subject mathematics. For the technical bachelor programmes, mathematics (6 hours) is required. For the other bachelor programmes, mathematics (4 hours) is sufficient. Depending on the bachelor’s programme of your choice, physics (2 hours), chemistry (2 hours) and/or biology (2 hours) - known as Science (6 hours) - are also required as national exam subject(s).
When English is followed as an exam subject on ASO, students are exempted from the English language requirement.
Belgium (Wallonia) is not one of the countries with a language exemption, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
Students with a secondary education diploma called; 'Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs - Kunst Secundair Onderwijs (KSO)' or 'Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs - Technisch Secundair Onderwijs (TSO)', will be reviewed case by case (no guaranteed admission). In case of possible acceptance, additional test(s) might be required.
Students with a secondary education diploma called; 'Certificat d’enseignement secondaire supérieur - enseignement artistique' or 'Certificat d’enseignement secondaire supérieur - enseignement technique', will be reviewed case by case (no guaranteed admission). In case of possible acceptance, additional test(s) might be required.
Both diplomas with the mandatory Matura exam subject mathematics. Depending on the bachelor’s programme of your choice, physics, chemistry and/or biology are also required as the national Matura exam. If more than one subject (physics/chemistry/biology) is required for the bachelor's programme of your choice, at least one of the subjects (physics/chemistry/biology) has to be obtained on the Matura exam, the other subjects must be followed up until the final year.
If you have obtained/will obtain the diploma mentioned above from a different type of school than a Gimnazijum, the University of Twente advise you to apply, as the application will be reviewed case by case (no guaranteed admission). In case of possible acceptance, additional test(s) might be required.
Students with a secondary education diploma, ‘Diploma o položenom maturskom ispitu/Diploma o završenoj srednjoj školi’ (not obtained at a Gimnazijum), will be reviewed case by case (no guaranteed admission). In case of possible acceptance, additional test(s) might be required.
Bosnia Herzegovina is not one of the countries with a language exemption, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
The University of Twente defines the Bulgarian educational subjects as follows:
Bachelor’s programme
Bulgarian Requirement
VWO Physics
If the bachelor’s programme of your choice requires two or more subjects (physics, chemistry, biology), taking only one of those subjects as a Matura State exam (grade 3 – 6) suffices.
VWO Chemistry
If you are interested in the Bachelor's programme Technical Medicine (Dutch language programme), please contact us.
Students graduated ≤ 2021
Diploma Za Sredno Obrazovanie (academic stream) with at least 350 hours of mathematics as Compulsory Training. In addition, mathematics as a Matura exam (grade 3 - 6). Depending on the bachelor's programme of your choice:
Bulgaria is not one of the countries with a language exemption, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
Depending on the diploma, you cannot be admitted directly because the level is not equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch). Please see further information about the Dutch educational system and routes if you are not directly admissible.
The following diplomas are not admissible:
Students with a secondary education, as mentioned below, will be reviewed case by case (no guaranteed admission). In case of possible acceptance, additional test(s) might be required.
Students with the Canadian high school diploma, cannot be admitted directly because the level is not equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch). Please see further information about the Dutch educational system and routes if you are not directly admissible.
The University of Twente advise you to apply, if you hold the 'Diplôme d’Études Collégiales (DEC) with the extension ‘préuniversitaire’ (2 years)' or 'Diplôme d’Études Collégiales (DEC) with the extension 'de formation technique' or 'de formation en métiers d’art' (3 years)', as those applications will be reviewed case by case (no guaranteed admission). In case of possible acceptance, additional test(s) might be required.
If you have a Canadian High School diploma, with AP exams from CollegeBoard, your application will be reviewed case by case (no guaranteed admission). In case of possible acceptance, additional test(s) might be required.
The following diplomas are always required in combination:
According to the University of Twente’s policy, students holding a CAPE Diploma and/or CAPE Associate Degree are only eligible for admission once they have fully graduated, as final documents are issued in December (prior to the September intake). Please ensure that you apply only after receiving these documents, but before the application deadline.
The CAPE certificate does not give an English language exemption, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
For possible admission are the Senior High School Graduation Certificate and NCEE (Gaokao) required. The admission requirements are different for students depending on the NCEE (Gaokao) system:
China is not one of the countries with a language exemption, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
Svjedodžba o državnoj maturi obtained after studies at a Gymnazija with the mandatory national exam subject mathematics on Higher (A-)Level. Depending on the bachelor’s programme of your choice, physics, chemistry and/or biology is also required as national exam subject on Higher (A-)Level ('viša'). Each national exam subject must be obtained with a minimum score of 2 (out of 5).
Croatia is not one of the countries with a language exemption, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
Apolytírio Lykeíou with the mandatory exam subject mathematics. Depending on the bachelor's programme of your choice, physics, chemistry and/or biology is also required as exam subject.
The University of Twente accepts the Apolytírio Lykeíou (meeting the standards above) obtained at public schools and private schools who have school type ‘same’. The Apolytírio Lykeíou obtained at private schools type ‘similar’ or ‘different’ is not accepted.
If you have obtained/will obtain (I)GCSEs and GCE A-Levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma, please take a look at the admission requirements that are in place for those educational systems.
The mathematics admission requirements for the bachelor's programme depend on the stream followed. Mathematics followed in stream 3 or stream 4 is required for the technical bachelor’s programmes. For the social bachelor's programmes, mathematics from every stream is accepted. If you want to follow a bachelor's programme where physics, chemistry and/or biology are required, stream 3 is mandatory.
Students with a secondary education diploma mentioned below from this country cannot be admitted directly because the level is not equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch). Please see further information about the Dutch educational system and routes if you are not directly admissible.
Cyprus is not one of the countries with a language exemption, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce (Maturita) obtained at a Gymnázium with the mandatory state exam subject (společně) mathematics. Depending on the bachelor’s programme of your choice, physics, chemistry and/or biology are required as a school exam subject (profilové). All the exams in the required subjects should be obtained with a score of 1, 2, 3, or 4 (passed or higher).
If you have obtained/will obtain the diploma above from a Střední odborná skola, the University of Twente advise you to apply, as the application will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis (there is no guaranteed admission).
Students with a secondary education diploma, 'Výuční list' or 'Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce from a střední odborné učiliště', from this country cannot be admitted directly because the level is not equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch). Please see further information about the Dutch educational system and routes if you are not directly admissible.
The Czech Republic is not one of the countries with a language exemption, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
Students with a secondary education diploma, "Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce from a střední odborná skola", will be reviewed case by case (no guaranteed admission). In case of possible acceptance, additional test(s) might be required.
The "Højere handelseksamen/merkantil studentereksamen (hhx)" or “Højere teknisk eksamen/teknisk studentereksamen (htx)” will be reviewed case by case (no guaranteed admission). In case of possible acceptance, additional test(s) might be required.
Students with a secondary education diploma, 'Bachiller en Ciencias' or 'Bachiller en humanidades stating the specialisation', from this country cannot be admitted directly because the level is not equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch). Please see further information about the Dutch educational system and routes if you are not directly admissible.
Gümnaasiumi Lõputunnistus and Riigieksamitunnistus with the mandatory national exam subject mathematics (and up until the final year), obtained with a minimum score of 50%. Being ‘Advanced Mathematics (Lai Matemaatika)’ mandatory as exam subject, for the technical bachelor's programmes. For the other bachelor's programmes, ‘Narrow Mathematics (Kitsas Matemaatika)’ is also sufficient.
Depending on the bachelor's programme of your choice, physics, chemistry and/or biology is required up until the final year and as a school exam. Each of the required school subjects obtained with a minimum score of 3/5.
When English is followed as an exam subject on the national exam students obtained a minimum score of 75% (B2 CEFR Level), and students are exempted from the English language requirement. If not, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
Ylioppilastuskintotodistus/Studentexamenbevis with the mandatory national Matura exam subject mathematics. For the technical bachelor's programmes, Mathematics Advanced Level is required. For the other bachelor's programmes, at least Mathematics Basic Level is required. Depending on the bachelor's programme of your choice physics, chemistry and/or biology are also required as a national Matura exam subject. The required exam subjects should be obtained with a minimum score of 3/7.
When English is followed as a national Matura exam subject on the national exam, students are exempted from the English language requirement. If not, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
For possible admission, the ‘Diplôme du Baccalauréat Général’ is required.
Please apply if you hold this diploma with the previous curriculum (≤ 2020), and we will review your admission requirements based on the previous curriculum.
Note: students who are attending a French High School outside of France can only be admissible if they receive the official French ‘Diplôme du Baccalauréat Général’ issued by the French government. The University of Twente will review if your school is officially recognised by the French government.
If you have obtained/will obtain the Diplôme du baccalauréat technologique, the University of Twente advise you to apply, as the application will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis (there is no guaranteed admission).
Students with a secondary education diploma, Diplôme national du brevet, from this country cannot be admitted directly because the level is not equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch). Please see further information about the Dutch educational system and routes if you are not directly admissible.
Students who have followed/are following an OIB/BFI version might be exempted from the Dutch or English language requirement. Students who have not followed/are not following one of the OIB/BFI versions have to do an additional English language test, please see our language requirements on how to meet this requirement.
Dutch is only a language requirement for the Dutch-taught bachelor programmes.
EnglishOIB British Version/OIB American Version.DutchOIB Dutch Version.
Please note, your diploma and official final transcript of records have to be assessed by the Admission Office before an exemption can be guaranteed.
English‘Baccalauréat français international’ ‘Anglais’ or ‘Américain’.
Dutch‘Baccalauréat français international’ ‘Néerlandais’
Please note: ‘Section Européenne’ and ‘sections de langues orientales’ do not provide any language requirement exemptions.
Please not: Your application has to be assessed by the Admission Office before an exemption can be guaranteed.
Students with a secondary education diploma, 'General Education Diploma', from this country cannot be admitted directly because the level is not equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch). Please see further information about the Dutch educational system and routes if you are not directly admissible.
Apolytirio (Genikou) Lykeiou with the mandatory exam subject mathematics. Depending on the bachelor's programme of your choice, physics, chemistry and/or biology is also required as exam subject.
The mathematics admission requirements for the bachelor's programme depend on the stream followed. Mathematics followed as a 'stream' subject in stream 2 or stream 3 is required for the technical bachelor's programmes. For the social bachelor's programmes, mathematics from every stream is accepted, as long as it is followed as a 'common' or 'stream' subject. If you want to follow a bachelor's programme where physics, chemistry and/or biology are required, as 'stream' subjects in stream 2 are mandatory.
Greece is not one of the countries with a language exemption, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
If you have the combination Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) with grades 3, 4 or 5* or an A, B or C, D or E for 6 subjects and Hong Kong Advanced Level Examinations (HKALE) with grades A, B, C, D or E for the subjects in which students took exams, the University of Twente advise you to apply, as the application will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis (there is no guaranteed admission). The last cohort sat the HKALE in 2012.
Gimnáziumi Érettségi Bizonyítvány awarded by a Gimnázium with the mandatory national matura exam subject mathematics on Advanced Level with a score of at least 32/100.
Depending on the bachelor’s programme of your choice, physics, chemistry and/or biology are also required as an Advanced Level exam subject(s) with a score of at least 32/100. If more than one subject (physics/chemistry/biology) is required for the bachelor's programme of your choice, at least one of the subjects (physics/chemistry/biology) has to be taken as a national matura exam subject on Advanced Level with a score of at least 32/100, the other subject must be followed up until the final year with a score of at least Elégséges.
Students with a secondary education diploma, ‘Szakközépiskolai Érettségi Képesítö Bizonyítvány’, will be reviewed case by case (no guaranteed admission). In case of possible acceptance, additional test(s) might be required.
When English is followed as an Advanced Level exam subject on the national exam, students are exempted from the English language requirement. If not, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
Students with a secondary education diploma, "Szakközépiskolai Érettségi Képesítö Bizonyítvány", will be reviewed case by case (no guaranteed admission). In case of possible acceptance, additional test(s) might be required.
The ‘Senior School Certificate Examination’, obtained after Grade XII:
* For more information, please refer to the official curriculum of the CBSE board. Make sure you consult the curriculum for the year in which you graduated or will graduate. Open the document titled “Instruction to Senior Secondary Curriculum”, found under “Initial Pages” within the “Senior Secondary Curriculum”. Identify whether your subject falls under category A (Academic Electives), L (Languages), or S (Skill Subjects), and check the percentage of theoretical content specified for that subject. Please note that this theoretical content percentage refers to the course structure defined in the curriculum, not the theory marks shown on your individual marksheet. This subject category and its corresponding theoretical content percentage are used to assess whether the subject meets the admission requirements outlined above.Being ‘mathematics’ mandatory as exam subject, for the technical bachelor's programmes. For the other bachelor's programmes, ‘applied mathematics’ is also sufficient. Depending on the bachelor's programme of your choice, physics, chemistry, and/or biology are also required as exam subject(s). If the required subject(s) are not followed, an additional test(s) might be required.
If you have passed your secondary education, please upload the following.CBSE has two formats to provide you the official documents, upload the copies depending on your situation:
In addition, upload a self-made document stating your ‘roll number’, ‘school number’, and ‘admit card ID’. So, your results can be verified online: https://results.cbse.nic.in/.
If you have not yet graduated, please upload your grade XI official final transcript of records in the original language, which is English. In addition, please upload a diploma statement (on official stationery), stating the diploma’s name ‘Senior School Certificate’, the examination board ‘CBSE’ and stating which national exam subjects you will take at the end of your final (Grade XII) year. Make sure you write down the subject’s name and code, as you can find in the CBSE curriculum. Lastly, please upload the CBSE Admit Card for exam registration.
India is not one of the countries with a language exemption, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
The ‘Indian School Certificate’, obtained after Grade XII:
* For more information, please, refer to CISCE.
Being ‘mathematics’ mandatory as exam subject. Depending on the bachelor's programme of your choice, physics, chemistry, and/or biology are also required as exam subject(s). If the required subject(s) are not followed, an additional test(s) might be required.
If you have passed your secondary education, please upload the following.Upload copies of the documents provided by the CISCE:
If you have not yet graduated, please upload your grade XI official final transcript of records in the original language, which is English. In addition, please upload a diploma statement (on official stationery), stating the diploma’s name ‘Indian School Certificate’, the examination board ‘CISCE’ and stating which national exam subjects you will take at the end of your final (Grade XII) year. Make sure you write done the subject’s official name.
Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) in combination with Surat Keterangan Hasil Ujian Nasional (SKHUN).
Since 2020, the Surat Keterangan Hasil Ujian Nasional is not offered anymore. The University of Twente stands by the above-mentioned admission requirements, which means only students who graduated till 2020 are possibly admissible. Students graduating since 2020 with a secondary education diploma from this country cannot be admitted directly because the level is not equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch). Please see further information about the Dutch educational system and routes if you are not directly admissible.
Please upload your SMA and SKHUN certificate and transcript of records in the original language and translated in English or Dutch.
Indonesia is not one of the countries with a language exemption, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
Leaving Certificate Established (LCE):
Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP):
* Depending on the bachelor’s programme of your choice, physics, chemistry and/or biology are required to be completed with a grade of at least 5 at Higher Level. If more than one subject (physics/chemistry/biology) is required for the bachelor's programme of your choice, at least one of the subjects (physics/chemistry/biology) has to be completed with a grade of at least 5 at Higher Level, the other subject(s) must be completed with a grade of at least 6 at Ordinary Level or a grade of at least 7 at Higher Level.
Students are exempted from the English language requirement when English is followed as an exam subject as mentioned above. If not, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
Students holding a secondary education diploma, 'Te’udat Bagrut', will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis (with no guaranteed admission). Once your overall academic level has been assessed as sufficient, 'mathematics at 5 units' will be required as an exam subject for technical bachelor's programmes. For other bachelor's programmes, 'mathematics at 4 units' will be sufficient. Depending on the chosen bachelor's programme; physics, chemistry, and/or biology (each at '4 units') may also be required as exam subjects. If the required subject(s) are not followed, an additional test(s) might be required.
Students with a secondary education diploma, Technai, from this country cannot be admitted directly because the level is not equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch). Please see further information about the Dutch educational system and routes if you are not directly admissible.
Israël is not one of the countries with a language exemption, so if your overall academic level has been assessed as sufficient, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
Please see further information about the Dutch educational system and routes if you are not directly admissible.
Diploma di Superamento dell’Esame di Stato Conclusivo dei Corsi di Istruzione Secondario Superiore awarded by a Liceo Classico / Liceo Scientifico / Liceo Linguistico / Liceo Scienze Umane.
Italian Requirement
VWO Mathematics B*
VWO Physics*
VWO Chemistry*
VWO Biology*
The required subjects should be followed up to and including the final year in the above-mentioned Liceo.
* If you are attending a Liceo Classico, Liceo Linguistico or a Liceo Scienze Umane, this means you are deficiënt in these required subjects (if the programme of your choice requires these). In that case, please look at the ways you are able to work away the deficiency/deficiencies.
If you have a diploma provided by a ‘liceo artistico’, ‘liceo musicale e coreutico’, or ‘istituto tecnico’, your application will be reviewed case by case (no guaranteed admission). In case of possible acceptance, additional test(s) might be required.
If you have graduated:
The diploma certificate may be issued several months after graduation. This is a bilingual one-page document and does not require a translation.
Please upload your “Curriculum dello Studente” both in the original national language and in an officially sworn English translation. Ensure that you upload the final version, which includes ‘Allegato al diploma [number]’ on the front page. Neither the ‘Versione per la Commissione d’esame’ nor the ‘Versione provvisoria’ are considered final versions. Please check carefully to confirm you have the correct document.
Note: If you graduated in 2025, you likely do not yet have the final versions of the ‘Curriculum dello Studente’ and the diploma certificate. This means you may upload the ‘Versione provvisoria’, but please be aware that the final versions, as mentioned above, will be required for your enrolment should you be (conditionally) accepted.
If you have not yet graduated:
Italy is not one of the countries with a language exemption, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
Students with a secondary education diploma, High School Certificate of Graduation (Sotsugyoshomeisho), from this country cannot be admitted directly because the level is not equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch). Please see further information about the Dutch educational system and routes if you are not directly admissible.
Жалпы Oрта білім туралы аттестат/Аттестат об общем среднем образовании (certificate of completed general secondary education) with at least 3 subjects on Higher Level. These Higher Level subjects must be taken for the Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools (NIS) Grade 12 Certificate obtained with an A, B or C score. With the mandatory subject Mathematics Advanced/Higher Level. Depending on the bachelor’s programme of your choice, physics, chemistry and/or biology are also required as Higher Level subject(s). The University of Twente will check if the school is an official Nazarbayev Intellectual School (NIS).
Kazakhstan is not one of the countries with a language exemption, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
Students with a secondary education diploma, 'Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education' from this country cannot be admitted directly because the level is not equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch). Please see further information about the Dutch educational system and routes if you are not directly admissible.
Students with a secondary education diploma, Diplomë për Kryerjen e Shkollës së Mesme të Lartë (High School Diploma) obtained after 2016 at a Gymnázium (Gjimnazit) in combination with the Certifikatë te Maturës Shtetërore (State Matura Exam Certificate), will be reviewed case by case (no guaranteed admission). In case of possible acceptance, additional test(s) might be required.
Kosovo is not one of the countries with a language exemption, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību provided by an 'vidusskola’ or ‘ģimnāzija’ school-type, with the mandatory national exam subject mathematics. For the technical bachelor programmes, mathematics II is required. For the other bachelor programmes, mathematics I is sufficient. Depending on the bachelor’s programme of your choice, physics II, chemistry II and/or biology II are also required as national exam subject(s). All the required subjects must also be followed up to and including final year (either I or II).
Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību with the mandatory national exam subject mathematics. Depending on the bachelor’s programme of your choice, physics, chemistry and/or biology are also required as national exam subject(s). All the required subjects must also be followed up to and including final year.
Students with the following diplomas cannot be admitted directly because the level is not equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch). Please see further information about the Dutch educational system and routes if you are not directly admissible.
When English is followed as a national exam subject (I or II) and obtained on level C1 or B2 (≥ 70%) on the national exam students are exempted from the English language requirement. If not, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
When English is followed as an exam subject and obtained on level C2, C1 or B2 on the national exam students are exempted from the English language requirement. If not, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
Students graduated/graduating ≥ 2025Brandos Atestatas with the following requirements with at least 3 national state exams, each obtained with a score of at least 36/100. Being Mathematics mandatory as a national state exam obtained. Depending on the bachelor’s programme of your choice, physics, chemistry and/or biology are also required as national exam subject(s).
In addition, for the technical bachelor programmes, mathematics A (programos kursas) is required as school curriculum. For the other bachelor programmes, mathematics B (programos kursas) is sufficient. Depending on the bachelor’s programme of your choice, physics (programos kursas), chemistry (programos kursas) and/or biology (programos kursas) are also required as school curriculum.
Brandos Atestatas with the following requirements with at least 3 national state exams, each obtained with a score of at least 36/100. Being Mathematics mandatory as a national state exam obtained. Depending on the bachelor’s programme of your choice, physics, chemistry and/or biology are also required as national exam subject(s).
In addition, for the technical bachelor programmes, mathematics A (programos kursas) is required as school curriculum. For the other bachelor programmes, mathematics B (programos kursas) is sufficient. Depending on the bachelor’s programme of your choice, physics A (programos kursas), chemistry A (programos kursas) and/or biology A (programos kursas) are also required as school curriculum.
When English is followed as a national state exam subject and obtained on level C1 or B2 (≥ 36%) on the national exam students are exempted from the English language requirement. If not, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
Diplôme de fin d'études secondaires - academic stream (enseignement secondaire classique), with the mandatory exam subject mathematics. Depending on the bachelor’s programme of your choice, physics, chemistry and/or biology are also required as an exam subject(s).
When English is followed as an exam subject, students are exempted from the English language requirement. If not, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
Students with a secondary education diploma, "Diplôme de fin d’études secondaires générales (before 2017: Diplôme de fin d’études techniques)", will be reviewed case by case (no guaranteed admission). In case of possible acceptance, additional test(s) might be required.
Students with the 'Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia and Matriculation Certificate' and/or 'Unified Examination Certificate', from this country will be reviewed case by case (no guaranteed admission). In case of possible acceptance, additional test(s) might be required.
Malta Matriculation Certificate awarded by the University of Malta and the Matriculation Certificate Examination (MATSEC) with the following requirements:
Malta is not one of the countries with a language exemption, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
Diplomă de Bacalaureat (obtained ≥ 2013) with the mandatory subject mathematics as a national state exam obtained with a minimum score of 5/10. Depending on the bachelor’s programme of your choice, physics, chemistry and/or biology are also required as a national state exam subject(s) obtained with a minimum score of 5/10. If more than one subject (physics/chemistry/biology) is required for the bachelor's programme of your choice, at least one of the subjects (physics/chemistry/biology) has to be taken as a national state exam and should be obtained with a minimum score of 5/10, the other subject(s) must be followed up until the final year and should be obtained with a minimum score of 5/10.
Moldova is not one of the countries with a language exemption, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
Students with a secondary education diploma, Diploma o položenom maturskom ispitu (Secondary School Leaving Diploma) obtained after 2020 at a Gymnázium (Gimnazija), will be reviewed case by case (no guaranteed admission). In case of possible acceptance, additional test(s) might be required.
Montenegro is not one of the countries with a language exemption, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
Students with a secondary education diploma, Attestation du Baccalauréat/Baccalauréat d’Enseignement Technologique et Professionnel (BETP)/Diplôme de Technicien, from this country cannot be admitted directly because the level is not equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch). Please see further information about the Dutch educational system and routes if you are not directly admissible.
Students with a secondary education diploma, 'Migration Certificate – School Leaving Certificate (Grade XI-XII), obtained in 2022 or later', will be reviewed case by case (no guaranteed admission). In case of possible acceptance, additional test(s) might be required.
Different diplomas in the Netherlands have varying admission requirements.
If you are obtaining a VWO diploma in Aruba, Curaçao, St. Maarten, or the BES Islands, your school must be recognised and accredited as a Dutch VWO school.
For technical bachelor's programmes, ‘VWO Mathematics B’ is mandatory as an exam subject. For other bachelor's programmes, ‘VWO Mathematics A’ is also acceptable. Depending on the specific bachelor's programme you choose, physics, chemistry, and/or biology may also be required as exam subjects. If the necessary subject(s) have not been completed, additional test(s) may be required.
If you have obtained the CAPE or the USA High School Diploma, please refer to the specific country’s guidelines for further details.
New Zealand University Entrance with National Certificate of Education Achievement (NCEA) at Level 3 with:
You are exempted from taking an additional English language test if:
If you do not meet one of the above mentioned requirements, please see our language requirements on how to meet the English language requirement.
Diploma za položena državna matura/Diploma general secondary education (4 years) obtained at 'shkollë e mesme – gjimnaz' with the mandatory national exam subject mathematics. Depending on the bachelor’s programme of your choice, physics, chemistry and/or biology are also required as national exam subject(s). The required exam subjects must be obtained with a minimal score of 2/5 on the national exams.
If you have obtained/will obtain the diploma mentioned above from a different type of school than a 'shkollë e mesme – gjimnaz', the University of Twente advise you to apply, as the application will be reviewed case by case (no guaranteed admission). In case of possible acceptance, additional test(s) might be required.
Macedonia is not one of the countries with a language exemption, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
For the technical bachelor's programmes, mathematics for Natural Science (R1 and R2) is required with a grade of at least 2. For the other bachelor's programmes, mathematics for Social Science (S1 and S2) is required with a grade of at least 2. Depending on the bachelor's programme of your choice, physics (1 and 2), chemistry (1 and 2) and/or biology (1 and 2) are also required with a grade of at least 2.
The "Vitnemal for Videregaende Opplaering" with one of the general/academic programmes mentioned below will be reviewed case by case (no guaranteed admission). In case of possible acceptance, additional test(s) might be required.
When English is followed as English as a common subject, English 1 and English 2 with grade of at least 2, students are exempted from the English language requirement. If not, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
If you have obtained one of the diploma's below and/or a bachelor's degree, your application will be reviewed case by case (no guaranteed admission). In case of possible acceptance, additional test(s) might be required.
Students with a secondary education diploma, 'Certificado oficial de estudios – educación básica regular, nivel de educación secundaria' / 'Certificado de educación secundaria común completa', from this country cannot be admitted directly because the level is not equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch). Please see further information about the Dutch educational system and routes if you are not directly admissible.
If you have the Grade 12/Senior High School Diploma – arts and design track, sports track, or Technical-Vocational-Livelihood track (since 2018), the University of Twente advise you to apply, as the application will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis (there is no guaranteed admission).
For possible admission, the Swiadectwo Ukonczenia Liceum Ogolnoksztalcacego (General Lyceum) in combination with the Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci Liceum Ogolnoksztalcacego (General Lyceum) are required.
Note: the Świadectwo ukończenia technikum (certificate of completion of the technikum) in combination with the Świadectwo dojrzałości cannot be admitted directly because the level is not equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch). Please see further information about the Dutch educational system and routes if you are not directly admissible.
Poland is not one of the countries with a language exemption, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
Portugal is not one of the countries with a language exemption, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
Diploma de Bacalaureat (obtained after 2005) with the mandatory national exam subject mathematics. Depending on the bachelor’s programme of your choice, physics, chemistry and/or biology are also required as a national exam subject(s).
When English is followed as a national exam subject in the final year students are exempted from the English language requirement. If not, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement. Note: in Romania, you can replace your English national exam with an English language test. If so, keep in mind that the test must be taken before the application deadline.
Students with a secondary education diploma, 'Rwanda Advanced Certificate of Education'/'Professional certificate of secondary education A2', from this country cannot be admitted directly because the level is not equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch). Please see further information about the Dutch educational system and routes if you are not directly admissible.
Students with a secondary education diploma, 'Degree transcript of intermediate third grade' or 'Secondary school graduation certificate', from this country cannot be admitted directly because the level is not equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch). Please see further information about the Dutch educational system and routes if you are not directly admissible.
Diploma o Stecenom Srednem Obrazovanju obtained at a gimnazija with the mandatory national exam subject mathematics obtained with a grade of at least 2/5. Depending on the bachelor’s programme of your choice, physics, chemistry and/or biology are also required as a subject(s) up until the final year. Each required subject should be completed with a grade of at least 2/5 per year.
If you have obtained/will obtain the diploma mentioned above from a different type of school than a gimnazija, the University of Twente advise you to apply, as the application will be reviewed case by case (no guaranteed admission). In case of possible acceptance, additional test(s) might be required.
Serbia is not one of the countries with a language exemption, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'A' level in 5 different subjects in total, each obtained with an A, B, C, D, or E result:
With the mandatory exam subject mathematics as H2 content-based subject. Depending on the bachelor's programme of your choice, physics, chemistry and/or biology are also required as H2 content-based exam subject(s).
Singapore is not one of the countries with a language exemption, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
Vysvedcenie o Maturitnej Skuske obtained at a Gymnazium with the mandatory external national state exam subject mathematics. Depending on the bachelor's programme of your choice, physics, chemistry and/or biology are required as internal exam(s).
If you have obtained/will obtain the diploma mentioned above from a different type of school than a Gymnazium, the University of Twente advise you to apply, as the application will be reviewed case by case (no guaranteed admission). In case of possible acceptance, additional test(s) might be required.
When English is followed as a national state exam subject and obtained on level C1 or B2 students are exempted from the English language requirement. If not, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
Splošna Matura (Gimnazija) obtained at a Gimnazija with the mandatory Matura exam subject mathematics obtained with a grade of at least 2/5. Depending on the bachelor's programme of your choice, physics, chemistry and/or biology are also required as a Matura exam subject(s), each obtained with a grade of at least 2/5.
If you have obtained/will obtain the diploma mentioned above from a different type of school than a Gimnazija, the University of Twente advise you to apply, as the application will be reviewed case by case (no guaranteed admission). In case of possible acceptance, additional test(s) might be required.
Slovenia is not one of the countries with a language exemption, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
Título de Bachiller, always in combination with University Entrance Examination (Selectividad/EBAU/EvAU) with at least 4* subjects in Fase General, together resulting in the overall result 'apto'.
* 5 subjects are required if your region requires you to take an exam in lengua cooficial y literatura (semi-official language and literature).
Both diplomas with the mandatory exam subject mathematics. For the technical bachelor's programmes, Mathematics II (science) is required. For the social bachelor's programmes, Applied Mathematics for Social Sciences II is sufficient. Depending on the bachelor’s programme of your choice, physics, chemistry and/or biology are also required as school subject(s) and university entrance examination subject(s).
The following minimum scores must be obtained for the required subjects:
Spain is not one of the countries with a language exemption, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
Students with a secondary education diploma, 'General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level)' and 'General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level)', will be reviewed case by case (no guaranteed admission). In case of possible acceptance, additional test(s) might be required.
Students with a secondary education diploma, 'Basic education certificate' and/or 'Secondary school certificate', from this country cannot be admitted directly because the level is not equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch). Please see further information about the Dutch educational system and routes if you are not directly admissible.
A VWO diploma awarded by an accredited Dutch VWO school with the mandatory exam subject mathematics. For the social bachelor’s programmes, at least Wiskunde Q is required. For the technical bachelor’s programmes, at least Wiskunde 1 is required. Depending on the bachelor’s programme of your choice, physics, chemistry and/or biology are also required as exam subject(s).
When English is followed as an exam subject on the national exam (VWO) students are exempted from the English language requirement. If not, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
Högskoleförberedande Examen with one of the following programmes:
For the technical bachelor's programmes, the exam subject mathematics 4 is required up until the final year obtained with a minimum E grade. For the other bachelor's programmes, the exam subject mathematics 3b/3c is required until the final year obtained with a minimum E grade. Depending on the bachelor's programme of your choice, physics (2), chemistry (1) and/or biology (1) are also required as exam subject(s) up until the final year obtained with a minimum E grade.
The "Högskoleförberedande Examen" with one of the programmes mentioned below will be reviewed case by case (no guaranteed admission). In case of possible acceptance, additional test(s) might be required.
Students are exempted when English is followed at 5, 6 and 7. English 7 should be obtained with a minimum C grade. If not, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
Certificat de Maturité/Maturitätszeugnis/Maturitätsausweis/Maturity Certificate van een Gymnasiale Maturitätsschule/École de Maturité with the mandatory exam subject mathematics. Depending on the bachelor's programme of your choice, physics, chemistry and/or biology are also required as exam subject(s).
Switzerland is not one of the countries with a language exemption, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
Students with a secondary education diploma, Vocational High School Diploma/Senior High School Diploma, from this country cannot be admitted directly because the level is not equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch). Please see further information about the Dutch educational system and routes if you are not directly admissible.
Students with a secondary education diploma, 'Certificate of Secondary Education' and/or 'Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education', from this country cannot be admitted directly because the level is not equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch). Please see further information about the Dutch educational system and routes if you are not directly admissible.
Students with a secondary education diploma, Certificate of Secondary Education/Matayom 6/Certificate in Vocational Education, from this country cannot be admitted directly because the level is not equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch). Please see further information about the Dutch educational system and routes if you are not directly admissible.
Students with a secondary education diploma, 'Brevet de Technicien Professionnel' and/or 'Diplôme du Baccalauréat', from this country cannot be admitted directly because the level is not equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch). Please see further information about the Dutch educational system and routes if you are not directly admissible.
Students with the 'Lise Diploması'* cannot be admitted directly because the level is not equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch). Please see further information about the Dutch educational system and routes if you are not directly admissible.
*This includes the following diplomas: Lisesi Diploması, Anadolu Lisesi Diploması, Özel Anadolu Lisesi Diploması, Özel Musevi Ortaogretim Kurumu Diploması, Özel Fransiz Ortaöğretim Kurumu Diploması, Özel Amerikan Ortaöğretim Kurumu Diploması, Fen Lisesi Diploması, Güzel Sanatlar Lisesi Diploması, Imam-Hatip Lisesi Diploması, Mesleki ve Teknik Anadolu Lisesi Diplomasi, Teknik Lisesi Diplomasi, Meslek Lisesi Diplomasi, and Anadolu Meslek Lisesi Diplomasi.
French High SchoolStudents who are attending a French High School outside of France (in Turkey) can only be admissible if they receive the official French Baccalauréat Général diploma issued by the French government. The University of Twente will review if the High School is officially recognised by the French government.
Additional AP CollegeBoard Exams
Please upload the following documents:
Turkey is not one of the countries with a language exemption, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
Students with a secondary education diploma, Uganda Certificate of Education Ordinary Level/Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education, from this country cannot be admitted directly because the level is not equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch). Please see further information about the Dutch educational system and routes if you are not directly admissible.
The Scottish Qualifications Certificate with the following requirements:
* If more than one subject (physics/chemistry/biology) is required for the bachelor's programme of your choice, at least one of the subjects (physics/chemistry/biology) has to be taken as an Advanced Higher National Course the other subject(s) must be taken as Higher National Course
When English is followed as a Higher or Advanced Higher National Course (and is obtained with an A, B, C, or D score) students are exempted from the English language requirement. If not, please see our language requirements for how to meet this requirement.
If you have obtained or will obtain an officially recognised and accredited USA High School Diploma, you may be eligible for admission to the University of Twente.
Your High School must be accredited by at least one recognised regional accreditation body, or by a State Board of Education. The accreditation status of homeschooled and online-schooled students will be assessed individually, on a case-by-case basis.
Should you not have taken the required AP CollegeBoard examinations as described on the website, you may still be considered for admission to the University of Twente. The USA High School Diploma can vary in level compared to the Dutch education system. Therefore, your application will be assessed individually on a case-by-case basis, both by the University of Twente and the national expertise centre. You may assess for yourself whether your qualifications meet the Dutch VWO level for possible admission by consulting the relevant information on this website. Please note, however, that this is for guidance only and does not constitute a guarantee of admission. However, there is no guaranteed admission, and in case of possible acceptance, additional test(s) are required.
The High School Equivalency Diploma or General Educational Development credential, also known as a GED credential or GED for short, is not directly admissible to the University of Twente. Please see further information about the Dutch educational system and routes if you are not directly admissible.
Please upload your High School Diploma certificate and your official final transcript of records. Your official final transcript of records should include the last four years (Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12). Make sure your official transcript of records is official and signed by your institution, and holds a graduation date (the same as mentioned on the diploma certificate). If you have transferred during your studies, also upload the transcript of records from the original schools you have attended. If you have not taken any AP CollegeBoard exams, upload a self-written document stating as to why this was not possible.
When you do not have (sufficient) AP exams for direct admission to the University of Twente, your application will be reviewed by the national expertise centre and/or the programme committee. To facilitate this process, course descriptions for the mathematics and (social) science subjects you studied during your high school (from Grade 9 until Grade 12) are required to upload. Note: if you have taken the SAT exam, make sure to upload the results as well.
Please upload your official transcript of records from Grade 9, Grade 10, and Grade 11. In addition, upload your Grade 12 most recent transcript of records. Make sure the transcript of records is official and signed by your institution. The transcript of records must show your final year subjects, if not, upload a diploma statement from your High School stating the subjects you will take in your final year.
English is studied as a subject in Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12 in the American education system.
If you have transferred from a different educational system during these grades, your English language proficiency will be assessed on an individual basis, and an English language test may be required.
If you cannot meet the English language requirement, you have to make an additional test as mentioned on the website.
Students with a secondary education diploma, 'Umumiy o'rta ta'lim to'g'risida attestat / shahodatnoma (Certificate of General Secondary Education (grade 11 / XI))', from this country cannot be admitted directly because the level is not equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch). Please see further information about the Dutch educational system and routes if you are not directly admissible.
If your diploma is not mentioned or if you hold a combination of diplomas, please be advised that admission cannot be guaranteed. Your application will be reviewed case-by-case (on an individual basis), in some cases sent to the (inter)national expertise centre. In case of possible acceptance, additional test(s) might be required.
A foundation year, offered by the Twente Pathway College and the University of Twente, is a preparatory year that helps prospective students get ready to start a bachelor’s programme.
Foundation years from other countries/institutions will only be accepted if the resulting diploma/certificate is officially accredited and recognised as a national qualification in the country where the foundation year is completed. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to verify whether your foundation year meets these criteria, as many foundation programmes are not accredited or recognised by the national database of their respective countries. After submitting your application, it will be reviewed case by case (there is no guaranteed admission). In case of possible acceptance, additional test(s) might be required. Please see further information about the Dutch educational system and routes if you are not directly admissible.
The required documents for you to upload are as follows:
You can only apply once you have successfully completed your first year of university, or have obtained the full number of credits equivalent to a first academic year.
If you have completed your first year at a recognised and accredited institution abroad, you may be eligible to apply for a bachelor's programme at the University of Twente. Please ensure you meet the following criteria:
Academic Requirements
Required Documentation
Applicants must submit the following documents:
If the official language of your country is not English, Dutch, or German, and your documents are issued in a different language, you must also provide an official translation into either English or Dutch.
It is possible to transfer credits to the University of Twente from another institution, whether within the Netherlands or abroad, provided you meet the admission requirements. However, please note that not all courses you have completed will automatically qualify for exemptions towards your degree at the University of Twente. Upon (conditional) admission and official enrolment in your chosen bachelor’s programme (no earlier than the summer before the start of the academic year), you will need to apply for these exemptions. The programme committee will determine your eligibility for any exemptions. In all cases, you will begin your studies in the first year of the bachelor’s programme.
If you have obtained a degree certificate in higher education, it will be taken into account when assessing your admissibility. The degree must be nationally accredited and officially recognised within the respective country. This may include: an Associate Degree, Higher National Diploma/Certificate, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, Doctorate (PhD), Postgraduate Degree, or Advanced Professional Degree.
The degree must be obtained before the September intake. Please note: non-EEA students are required to provide proof of graduation before 1 July due to visa processing deadlines.
Important: Even if you hold an additional degree in higher education, Dutch law requires that you also upload your secondary school diploma when applying for a bachelor’s programme.
Please refer to the country list to check which documents are required for your specific secondary school diploma. In addition, upload the following documents relating to your higher education degree:
Please check the master's website with example documents to see what is required if you are applying for a bachelor's programme with a degree from higher education.
If any of your documents are not originally written in English, German, or Dutch, you must also upload an official sworn translation into either English or Dutch (self-made translations are not accepted).
These admission requirements are valid for the September 2026 intake.
The admission requirements can change per intake moment. The requirements are announced in October for the following September intake moment. The University of Twente therefore cannot provide any information regarding admission requirements for future intake moments that are not yet open for applications. Please check the current admission requirements for advice, until the new admission requirements for the specific intake have been announced.
Note: the admission office reserves the right to make the final decision regarding the admissibility of your application. The admission requirements mentioned are for your information only.
If you do not have the required grade, subject, or subject level, you might be eligible to do an additional test(s) if your overall level is equivalent to the Dutch VWO-Level. The University of Twente only accepts certificates from CCVX, James Boswell-Bèta (both online and physical tests from James Boswell-Bèta are accepted, contact them about the online possibilities), or the Dutch 'Staatsexamen'. The OMPT and Korteweg-de Vries tests are not accepted by the University of Twente.
The test must be passed with a positive result and should be taken before the application deadline (check the deviating deadlines for the bachelor's programme in Technical Medicine). Please submit your application to the University of Twente before you make a reservation for one of the tests (to prevent possibly unnecessary costs). The University of Twente assesses on individual bases whether you are eligible for such a test and inform you via email after a submitted application. You can continue your application the first time by answering with ‘No, I still have to complete a *subject* test’ if you are unsure if you meet the additional admission requirements. You will get additional questions about uploading a reservation, which you can skip as they are not mandatory. After submitting your application, you will be informed via email.
The Netherlands has different Mathematics subjects. For the social sciences bachelor's programmes, VWO Mathematics A is required. For the technical bachelor's programmes, VWO Mathematics B is required. For the subjects Physics, Chemistry and/or Biology you have to take the VWO Level, there are no sublevels like Mathematics.
Higher education in the NetherlandsIn the Netherlands, we distinguish between two types of higher education:
Research-oriented educationResearch-oriented education is traditionally offered by research universities, such as the University of Twente. The programmes at research universities focus on theoretical aspects of the field of study and prepare students for undertaking independent research. These lead to a so-called WO bachelor’s or WO master’s degree. It is also possible to pursue a PhD degree at a research university.
Higher professional educationHigher professional education is offered by universities of applied sciences. The programmes at universities of applied sciences prepare students for particular professions and tend to be more practically oriented. They lead to either a so-called HBO bachelor’s or HBO master’s degree.
Direct access to a bachelor’s degree at a research universityYour prior education will need to correspond with the pre-university level of a Dutch VWO diploma, to be granted direct access to a bachelor’s degree at a research university. However, if your prior education level is not equivalent to the Dutch VWO, you may still be admissible to a university of applied sciences which also provides higher education. Here you can find out more about the education system of the Netherlands.
The University of Twente decides if a student is admissible based upon the diplomas or degrees obtained, or to be obtained, before 1 September. Only diplomas or degrees that are officially recognised and accredited within the relevant country will be considered. It should be at least equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch). Students with a secondary education, which is not equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch), cannot be admitted directly.
Please note that the Dutch VWO diploma requires a minimum of 14 years of education. However, this does not imply that every foreign/international diploma with a duration of 14 years is equivalent to the Dutch VWO level. Several different aspects are reviewed to assess the admissibility.
To become possibly eligible for admission, the following options are suggested
You can complete a bachelor’s degree in a country outside the Netherlands and apply for a master’s programme afterwards, please see the master’s admission requirements.
Also, you can apply for a bachelor’s degree at a University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. As the Netherlands has a binary higher educational system there are two different types of bachelor’s degrees. There are two optional routes: