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Admission Double Degree for international students

Are you holding an international bachelor's degree and have decided to sign up for the Double Degree Master’s programme in Policy, Governance & Communication? First, find out if you are admissible and fill in the mandatory online eligibility check (e-check), before applying.

As an international student, you can only apply for the Master’s directly and do not have the option of participating in a pre-master’s programme.

Do the e-check

Find out if you are admissible within five minutes with our eligibility check! This e-check is created for upcoming master's students with an international bachelor's degree to verify that they meet the specific admission requirements for this Double Degree programme.

For students with an international degree, it is mandatory to complete the e-check. After you have submitted your e-check you will receive an e-mail with a code. You need to fill in this code within your application later on.

Please note that it gives you an indication of your eligibility, it is not the official admission decision and no rights can be derived from the outcome of the eligibility check. Ultimately, the official admission decision follows once you have applied.

Admission requirements

Required diplomas and prior knowledge

Bachelor of Science, or equivalent, in Communication Science, Public Administration or in a closely related field.
Knowledge of at least 4 of the following topics:
- Economy and Law
- Digital Media
- Marketing Communication
- Media Use and Effects
- Organisation Theory
- Organisational Communication
- Political Science
- Social Networks
- Sociology
- Strategic Management

Required skills

Analytical skills
Research Methodology
Statistics

For candidates that received their Bachelor’s degree in a country that ratified the Lisbon Convention, at least Mathematics A or B at pre-university level (Dutch: VWO) is required. You can find a list of equivalent diplomas here.

For other countries or if the level of mathematics cannot be established, a GMAT (10th edition) test score of at least 600 no older than 24 months, or a GMAT Exam test score of at least 550 no older than 5 years is mandatory.

Language requirements

Success in your studies requires a high level of English proficiency. Therefore, prospective master's students with an international (other than Dutch) degree must meet the English language requirements.

For candidates that received their Bachelor’s degree in a country that ratified the Lisbon Convention, proof of English proficiency at the level of Dutch pre-university is sufficient.
For other countries, please refer to the admissions website for further details regarding up to date language requirements and applicable exemptions.

Without a valid certificate, your application cannot be processed.

Other requirements

Make sure you have obtained a valid English test result before the application deadline. If your application is accompanied by a language test score report with a test date after our application deadline, we will not process it. Therefore, make sure to do the test well in advance, as it will take time for you to obtain the official certificate.
The language requirements when applying for a scholarship may differ because scholarship providers may have different requirements.

Required documents

Copy of diploma
Transcript of records
Course descriptions
CGPA of at least 70% of the maximum score, or your country's equivalent
Copy of table of contents of research/statistics/mathematics textbooks
English summary of thesis (BSc or MSc)
Motivational letter, give clear and relevant information on why you are applying for the double degree Master’s programme Policiy, Governance and Communictaion (max. 2 pages)
Resume (Europass)
Copy of diploma
Research, mathematical, and analytical skills:
For candidates that received their Bachelor’s degree in a country that ratified the Lisbon Convention, at least Mathematics A or B at pre-university level (Dutch: VWO) is required. You can find a list with equivalent diplomas here.

Contact

Do you have any questions regarding the admission requirements or the study programme? Please contact Jeanet Luijerink (Study Adviser MSc COM).

Start your application

After finishing the first part of the application process, the eligibility check, you receive further instructions by e-mail. You may be admitted to this Master's on the condition that you still have to pass. Therefore, know that you can apply even if you have not yet obtained your diploma.

To apply, you need to fill in the code you received via e-mail after submitting the mandatory e-check.

Please submit two separate applications via Studielink for both Master's in Communication Science and Master's in Public Administration. Provide clear and relevant information why you are applying for the Double Degree in Policy, Governance & Communication in your motivation letter.

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Please note: the information on this website is solely intended as general information. No rights can be derived from this information. Please submit an application via Studielink in order for your eligibility for admission to the programme to be assessed by the Admissions Committee. Each case is reviewed individually and assessed on its own merits.