ARE YOU A STUDENT WITH AN INTERNATIONAL DEGREE AND DO YOU WANT TO OBTAIN YOUR MASTER'S AT UT? FIND OUT IF YOU ARE ADMISSIBLE FIRST!
Currently, you possess an international bachelor's degree in Communication Science or in a closely related field and you have decided to sign up for the Master's in Communication Science. There are two ways for admission:
- Directly to the Master’s programme Communication Science.
- Pre-master programme Communication Science. After successfully completed this programme you are directly admittable to Master’s programme Communication Science.
First, find out if you are admissible and fill in the mandatory online eligibility check (e-check), before applying for this Master's.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATION SCIENCE
- Bachelor of Science in Communication Science or in a closely related field.
- Knowledge of the following topics:
- Digital media
- Network society
- Social networks
- Serious gaming
- Corporate communication
- Public relations
- Organizational communication
- Leadership
- Human-technology interaction
- User experience
- Marketing communication
- Visual communication
- Multisensory design
- Social psychology
- Behavioural change
- Research, mathematical, statistical and analytical skills:
- Social science research (empirical cycle, research questions and hypothesis, validity and reliability, research paradigms, formative and summative evaluation)
- Quantitative communication science research methods (survey, experiment, content analysis, network analysis)
- Qualitative communication science research methods (interview, focus group, observation, text mining, usability testing)
- Analytical skills, i.e. mathematical skills, which need to be at least Mathematics A or B at pre-university level (Dutch: VWO).
- Social science research (empirical cycle, research questions and hypothesis, validity and reliability, research paradigms, formative and summative evaluation)
- Academic, professional and design skills
- Academic skills (paragraph writing, theoretical framework, scientific literature review, information searching)
- Professional skills (professional writing, corporate visual identity design, press release, spokesman ship, talk show interview, rhetoric and debate, storytelling, workshop design, persuasive shark tank pitches, negotiating, app design)
- Design and visualization skills (infographic, audio visual design, documentary film making, data visualization, animation)
Success in your studies requires a high level of English proficiency. Therefore, prospective master's students with an international degree must meet the English language requirement.
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 in advance, as it will take time for you to get the official certificate.
As proof that you meet this requirement, you will be asked in the application procedure to upload one of the requested language certificates below. Only these internationally recognized test results will be accepted. Without a valid certificate, your application cannot be processed.
- IELTS (academic) with an overall band score of at least 6.5 (minimal score on each section 6.0) and certificates, not older than two years.
- TOEFL iBT (internet-based) with an overall score of 90 (minimal score on each section 21) and certificates, not older than two years. Please note that the University of Twente does not accept the MyBest scores of the TOEFL test.
- Cambridge C1 Advanced, formerly known as; Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) obtained with an A, B or C grade.
- Cambridge C2 Proficiency, formerly known as; Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE) obtained an A, B or C grade.
Example and verification process
On this page, you can find out how you can arrange the verification process and the example of the required English language certificate.
KEEP IN MIND
- The language requirements when applying for a scholarship may be different because scholarship providers may have different requirements.
- If you are a native English speaker and / or you have (fully) completed your education in English, you also have to meet the specific English language requirement.
EXEMPTIONS
You are exempted from the English language requirement if you hold:
- A relevant bachelor’s degree and/or master's degree from an accredited academic institution in the Netherlands
- A three-year bachelor’s degree in Australia, Canada (English-speaking part), Ireland, New Zealand, UK or USA. When your awarding institution is in one of these countries, but your teaching institution was not, you are not exempted. The same rule applies to distance (online) education.
- You have English as an exam subject during your secondary education. This exemption depends on your country, please check our country list to make sure if you must do the additional English language test or not. Please note: not every master's programme allows this as an exemption. Please submit your application and your application will be reviewed whether or not an additional English language test is required.
- Copy of diploma
- Motivational letter, explaining why you and the programme are a great fit (max. 2 pages). Give a clear and relevant statement of motivation for one of the specializations.
- Transcript of records
- 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.
- English summary of thesis (BSc or MSc)
- Resume stating relevant work experience, extracurricular activities, honours or awards obtained (Tip: use the format of Europass to make sure everything is included)
Basic requirements per country
To follow a master's programme at UT, you have to meet the basic requirements; you should have at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised university or accredited academic institution in a discipline related to the master’s programme of your choice.
You also have to meet the specific requirements of the master's programme itself. This specific admission requirement per master's can be found on each programme's website.
Select your country listed below where you study or graduated. In case your degree(s) are not mentioned in the list, or if you hold a combination of degree(s) we recommend you start the application process. You can start your application, even if you have not yet obtained your degree(s).
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least Professional Title with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 8.0/10.0.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 4 year Licence degree or a Diplome with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 14.0/20.0.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least Licenciado degree or Professional Title with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 7.5/10.0.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a bachelor degree.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a bachelor degree, with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 70%.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least at least Bachelor degree.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree or Specialist Diplma with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 70%
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least Professional or Honours Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.5/4.0.
Basic requirements
Details on basic requirements will follow.
Legal restrictions in relation to dual use technology
Students from Belarus are welcome to study at UT. However, please note that restrictions may be in place when you apply for a technical study at the University of Twente and have Belarussian nationality. The restrictions are in response to international sanctions on technical assistance in relation to dual use technology. You can find more information at the Student Services website.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least Bachelor degree or Grade de Bachelier.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Licenciado degree or 4 year Professional Title with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 75%.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 5 year Bachelor degree from the University of Botswana with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 70%.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least Bacharel or Licenciado with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 7.5/10.0.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least Diplom za visshe obrazovanie na obrazovatelno kvalifikatsionna stepen (Profesionalen) Bakalavr - (бакалавр).
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 80%.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least Bachelor degree, Baccalauréat, or Bachelier, with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 70%.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a Licence, Bachelor or Maitrise/Master degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 14.0/20.0 or 3.5/4.0.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least Título Profesional or Licenciada/o, with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 5.0/7.0.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a 4 year Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 75%.
In addition to that, your application will also be reviewed based on the institution (such as Project 985, Project 211 Institution, First Class University, First Discipline University, Double First Class University, or other) you have attended.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least Licenciada/o or Título Professional, with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.5/5.0.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Maitrise degree or Diplome des Etudes Superieures with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 14.0/20.0.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachiller or Licenciado degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 75%.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Professional of University Baccalaureus degree.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Licenciado degree or Titulo degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 4.0/5.0.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree or Ptychio.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bakalar (Bachelor degree).
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a (Professional) Bachelor degree.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a University Licenciado or Professional degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 7.5/10.0 (75%
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree obtained at a Higher Institute or University with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.0/4.0.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree .
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least Bachelor degree, with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.0/4.0 or 75%.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a Bachelor degree.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Licence (Professionnel) degree.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences)*, Diplom Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences)*, or Bachelor's degree from a research-oriented higher education.
* Note: you may not be (directly) admissible. Please check the programme site to see if a pre-master’s programme is offered for the master’s programme of your choice and whether your previous education gives permission to do so or do the eligibility check for admission advice.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 4 year Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 70%.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree or Specialist Diploma.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least Ptychio degree.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least 4 year Licenciado or Titulo degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 80%.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Graduate Diploma or Master’s degree with a minimum of at least Pass with Distinction.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Licence degree, Professional Title or Diploma d’Etudes Superieures with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 8.0 on a scale with a maximum of 10.0.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Licenciado degree or Professional Title with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.7/5.0 or 75%.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Honours Bachelor degree with a minimum of at least 2nd class upper division.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have an Égyetemi Oklevél Alapkepzes or Főiskolai Oklevél Alapkepzes (4 years).
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least Baccalaureus (bachelor).
To be considered for admission to an MSc programme, applicants should have at least one of the following degrees mentioned below, with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 75% (First Class)*.
- Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering
- Bachelor of Technology
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Education
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) with a minimum of at least first class/division obtained at a higher education institution with the highest NAAC accreditation level or with the Institute of National Importance status.
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) with a minimum of at least first class/division obtained at a higher education institution with the highest NAAC accreditation level or with the Institute of National Importance status.
As mentioned above, in the Netherlands a binary education system is in place. Some master’s programmes require an obtained diploma, which is equivalent to Dutch Research-Oriented University (WO). Consequently, an assessment will be made to determine whether the individual graduated from an "institute of national importance", ‘’Institutes of Eminence’’, or a teaching institution (not your awarding institution) that held the highest NAAC accreditation at the time of graduation. Please note that your teaching institution and awarding institution may differ, and they may have held or hold different NAAC accreditation grades, which could affect your admissibility. You can find the overview of the diploma evaluations on Nuffic.
* Please note that some master’s programmes may have a different CGPA requirement. Please check study programmes of your choice on the master's programmes page.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least Sarjana Insinyur or Sarjana Strata (S1) degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 7.0/10.0 or 2.7/4.0 (2nd class upper).
Basic requirements
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 4-year bachelor's degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 15.00/20.00.
Note: you may not be (directly) admissible. Please check the programme site to see if a pre-master’s programme is offered for the master’s programme of your choice and whether your previous education gives permission to do so or do the eligibility check for admission advice.
Legal restrictions in relation to dual use technology
Students from Iran are welcome to study at UT. However, please note that restrictions may be in place when you apply for a technical study at the University of Twente and have Iranian nationality. The restrictions are in response to international sanctions on technical assistance in relation to dual use technology. You can find more information at the Student Services website.
The four sanctioned universities in Iran are:
- Malek Ashtar University;
- Shahid Beheshti University;
- Sharif University of Technology; and the
- Iran Composites Institute at the Iranian University of Science and Technology.
Students who studied earlier at one of these sanctioned universities are also welcome to study at UT. Please note that restrictions may be in place when you apply for a technical study at the University of Twente and have a Iranian nationality. The restrictions are in response to international sanctions on technical assistance in relation to dual use technology.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 4 year Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 80%.
To be considered for admission to an MSc programme, applicants should have an Honours Bachelor’s degree.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 75%.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Laurea degree.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 80%.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 80% or 2.7/4.0.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Specialist diploma or Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.0/4.0 or “Good”.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 4 year Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 70%.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a 4 year Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 80% or 3.0/4.5 or First Class.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.7/4.0
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Professional Bachelor degree or Bachelor degree.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree or Licence with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 80%.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a University Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 75% or Very Good.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Professional Bachelor degree or Bachelor degree obtained after 2002.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 3 year Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.7/4.0 or 2nd Class Upper Division.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a 4.5 year Licenciado degree or Professional Title with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 7.5/10.0.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Diploma de Licenta (Bachelor diploma) or Diplomă de Studii Superioare (Diploma of Higher Education) with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 7.5 / 10.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Diplôme d’Ingénieur d’Application or Magister degree with a final cumulative grade of 14/20.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a 4 year Bachelor degree with a minimum of at least First Class or First Division.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor’s (Honours) degree with a minimum of at least 2nd Class Upper Division or 2nd Class Lower Division.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a 4 year Licenciado degree or Professional Title with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 80%.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a 4 year Bachelor degree (Honours) with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.8/5.0 or 75%.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 4 year Professional Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.0/4.0 or First Class or First Division.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 4 year Licenciado degree or Professional Title with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 80%.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Licenciatura degree or Professional Title with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 14.0/20.0.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a 4 year Bachelor degree from a Centre of Excellence with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.49 on a scale with a maximum of 5.0.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Dyplom Licencjat or Dyploma Inzynier.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Licenciatura degree or Professional Title.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 3 year Diploma de Licenţă if graduated after 2005.
Basic requirements
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a 5-year Specialist Diploma or 4-year Bakalavr diploma with a final cumulative grade point of 4.0/5.0.
Note: based on the advice from our International Expertise Centre (Nuffic), the University of Twente will request an extra document during the application to do a credential evaluation of your diploma, as follows:
- An extract letter from the Rosobrnadzor system states the authenticity of your diploma, or
- A letter from the Russian educational institution confirming that the diploma is authentic and sent directly to our email address StudentServices@utwente.nl, mentioning your UT student number.
Legal restrictions in relation to dual use technology
Students from the Russian Federation are welcome to study at UT. However, please note that restrictions may be in place when you apply for a technical study at the University of Twente and have Russian nationality. The restrictions are in response to international sanctions on technical assistance in relation to dual use technology. You can find more information at the Student Services website.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor Honours degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 15.0/20.0 or 4.0/5.0.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 80% or Very Good.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree (honours) or Master degree with a minimum of at least 2nd Class Upper Division.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a 4 year (Honours) Bachelor degree with a minimum of at least 2nd Class Upper Division or Class II Division I.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bakalar degree.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Diploma prve stopnje.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a 4 year Laurea or Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 25.0 on a scale with a maximum of 30.0.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a 4 year Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 70%.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should at least have a Diplomado/Arquitecto Técnico/Ingeniero Técnico/ Título de Maestro, Título Superior de Música/ de Danza/en Arte Dramático or Título de Graduado.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor General degree, Bachelor Special degree or Professional degree with a minimum of at least 1st Class or 2nd Class Upper Division.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least Bachelor (Honours) degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.0/4.0.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree (Kandidatexamen).
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree or Diplom.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 4 year Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 70% or Very Good.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a 4 year Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 75%.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 3 year Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 70%.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a 4 year Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.0/4.0 or B.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Licence, Maitrise or Diplome d’Ingenieur degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 14.0/20.0.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 4 year Lisans Diplomasi degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.0/4.0 or 7.0/10.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree obtained at a public university or Institution accredited by the NCHE with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 4.0/5.0.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a 3 or 4 year Bachelor Honours degree.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 4 year Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.7/4.0.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Licenciado degree or Professional Title with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 4.0 on a scale with a maximum of 6.0.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Baklavr degree or Specialist Diploma with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 4.0/5.0.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 4 year Licenciatura degree or Professional Title with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 14.0/20.0 or 7.5/9.0.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree with Honours with a minimum of at least 2nd Class Upper Division.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Master's degree or Postgraduate diploma with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.0/4.0.
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 3 year Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 75%.
If your degree(s) is mentioned above and you fulfil the minimum CGPA as mentioned in the country list, it does not mean you are automatically admissible. Even if you meet the CGPA, this does not mean that you will be admitted, as the admission committee will also review your relevant courses and the scores you hold for these (relevant) courses.
The University of Twente will take your application under consideration and will then proceed to transfer it to a pre-master's programme in case you are not directly eligible for a master's programme. If some cases, you might receive a rejection of your application, please be aware this rejection is valid for both master's and pre-master's programmes.