Sign up for Psychology

Period: 1 October 2026 - 15 January 2027 (23:59 CET). After 15 January, you can no longer apply.

Before you apply:

• Keep in mind that completing the application process takes time. So make sure you start your application well before the deadline.
• If you hold an international diploma, we strongly recommend completing this process by 30 November 2026.

How to apply:

• On Studielink, select the English-taught Bachelor’s programme in Psychology.
• Check beforehand whether you meet the admission requirements.
• You can apply for a maximum of two numerus fixus programmes per academic year in the Netherlands.

Useful tips:

• Use the Studielink step-by-step guide for numerus fixus programmes.
• Check your inbox and spam folder regularly after applying to avoid missing important information about your admission.

Deadline: 15 January 2027. After 15 January, it is no longer possible to complete your application in OSIRIS.

After submitting your application in Studielink, you will receive an email from our Student Services with a link to OSIRIS. This is where you fill in the application questionnaire and upload your additional documents.

Important:

• Your application is only complete once you have filled in everything in OSIRIS and uploaded all essential documents!
• Keep an eye on your inbox and spam folder for updates and additional requests!

Period: February - March 2027

Once you have applied on time and received (conditional) admission, you will be invited by the programme to take part in the selection procedure in the first week of February. The result will determine your raking number.

The selection consists of three parts:

What to expect:

• Matching assignment (20%)
  Assignment tot evaluate your fit with the study programme in Psychology and with the unique profile as offered at the University of Twente.
• Psychology test (40%)
  You will read study materials and complete an online open-book test to evaluate your skills to learn the scientific psychology literature.
• Methods & Statistics test (40%)
  This test focuses on (research) methods and statistics. You will read study materials to prepare yourself for the online open-book test. 

Good to know:

• All components are online and should be completed independently in a quiet environment.
• The tests can be taken between 9:00 and 21:00 CET and the maximum duration is about 1,5 hours in total.
• You will receive access to all the materials necessary in the first week of February.
• All materials and tests are in English.
• The selection content reflects the programme. Grading is anonymous and follows strict guidelines.
• You receive a ranking number only when you participate in all three activities.

Ranking numbers published: 15 April 2027

Based on your results, you will receive a ranking number in Studielink on 15 April.

Important: If you receive an offer but do not accept it in time, your place will automatically be cancelled.

You are officially enrolled only when:

• You have accepted your placement offer in Studielink
• You meet the admission requirements
• You have completed all steps in OSIRIS
• You have fulfilled all University of Twente enrolment requirements (such as paying tuition and submitting required documents). You can find an overview of all requirements and deadlines here: Bachelor application deadlines & requirements

You will receive emails from the central student administration. Follow all instructions carefully to finalise your enrolment before the start of the academic year.

Period: 1 October 2026 – 1 May 2027 (23:59 CET). After 30 April, you can no longer apply.

How to apply:

• On Studielink, select the Dutch-taught Bachelor’s programme in Psychology at the University of Twente. Check beforehand whether you meet the admission requirements.

Useful tips:

• Check your inbox and spam folder regularly after you apply so you do not miss important information about your admission.
• Please keep in mind that completing the application process takes time, so make sure to start your application timely.

Deadline: 1 May 2027 (23:59 CET). After 1 May, it is no longer possible to complete your application in OSIRIS.

If your background is anything other than a Dutch VWO, you will receive an email from Student Services with a link to OSIRIS after submitting your application in Studielink. This is where you fill in the application questionnaire and upload additional documents.

Important:

• Your application is only complete once you’ve filled in everything in OSIRIS and uploaded all essential documents!
• Keep an eye on your inbox and spam folder for updates and additional requests!
• After completing your application, our central administration will notify you whether you have been conditionally admitted and can proceed to the next step: the mandatory matching procedure. 
• Please keep in mind that completing the application process in Studielink and OSIRIS takes time. Therefore we recommend strongly that you submit your application well before the preferred date for the matching event (see step 3 below) to make sure you can start the matching procedure in time.

After you apply through Studielink and OSIRIS, our Admission Office will process your application. This process can take from a few days to a few weeks. When you receive an email with your (conditional) admission, you will be invited by the programme to proceed to the mandatory matching procedure.

This procedure consists of two parts: an online questionnaire which you complete as first step and a matching event on the campus of our university. The procedure helps you make a well-considered decision whether Psychology is the right programme for you and whether your expectations match what the programme offers.

1. Questionnaire

You will fill in an online questionnaire about your motivation and expectations. This helps you think carefully about why you have chosen Psychology. In the questionnaire, you also select a date for attending the Matching event.

Please be aware that the application questionnaire of OSIRIS (of step 2 above) and the matching questionnaire are two different processes with different questionnaires and deadlines.

2. Matching activity

This matching activity takes place on campus and lasts an afternoon. You will meet teachers and future fellow students, get a feel for the atmosphere, and learn more about the programme. We will also discuss the expectations you might have. After you register for the Matching event, you will receive more information and preparation materials by email, so make sure you register on time. To complete the Matching event, attending the full programme of the event is required.

You can register for one of the following dates:

Advice

Within two weeks after taking part in the Matching event, you will receive advice about your match with the programme. This advice is non-binding, which means you decide for yourself whether to continue your application, regardless of whether the advice is positive or negative.

Timeline
You have completed the mandatory matching procedure when you have:

1. completed and submitted the questionnaire,
2. attended the full programme of the Matching event, and
3. received advice from the programme.

Please note: if you do not complete all activities of this procedure timely, your application will be cancelled and you cannot start the programme in September.

After receiving the non-binding advice, you can complete your enrolment for the programme. To do so, you must upload the required documents (as described in our admission requirements) before the specified deadlines.

You are officially enrolled only when:

• You received the non-binding advice following the matching procedure
• You meet the admission requirements
• You have completed all steps in OSIRIS
• You have fulfilled all UT enrolment requirements (such as paying tuition and submitting required documents). You can find an overview of all requirements and deadlines here: Bachelor application deadlines & requirements

You will receive emails from the central student administration. Follow all instructions carefully to finalise your enrolment before the start of the academic year.