Are you eligible?
Our eligibility check is designed to assist you as a student holding a non-Dutch diploma. It gives you an indication of your eligibility, i.e. your chances of being admitted to the master's programme Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society. The e-check takes about five minutes to complete. The outcome of the eligibility check is a personal advice to you. Please note that this is not the official admission procedure and that no rights can be derived from the outcome of the eligibility check.
You can find a detailed list of all the admission requirements below.
Admission requirements Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society
Required knowledge
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in (Applied) Natural Science, Engineering Science, Social Science or Philosophy
- Knowledge of the following topics: Academic skills
» Required information to prove the fulfilment of the requirement:
- Copy of diploma
- Transcript of records
- Complete an academic skills test, submitted after your application form has been accepted
Language skills
- Sufficient mastery of the English language.
» Required information to prove the fulfilment of the requirement:
- Academic IELTS, 6.5 on the IELTS where all sub-scores are at least 6.0 or equivalent, or · TOEFL, internet-based (TOEFL-iBT) of at least 90, or · Cambridge CAE-C (CPE)
- In addition to these requirements, we require Chinese nationals to submit a Nuffic certificate
Motivation
- A letter of motivation in which you describe your expectations of the programme and your further career (max. 2 pages).
» Required information to prove the fulfilment of the requirement:
- Letter of motivation (max. 2 pages)
Other requirements
- Resume (Europass)
Find your country
To be admissible, 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. 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).
- Select your country listed below
- Albania
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.
- Algeria
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.
- Argentina
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.
- Australia
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a Bachelor (Honours) degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2nd class (honours) upper or first division.
- Austria
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree, Diplom-Ingenieur or Magister degree.
- Azerbaijan
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%
- Bangladesh
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least 4 year Honours Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.5/4.0.
- Belgium
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree or Professional Title.
- Bolivia
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%.
- Botswana
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 2nd class upper division or Division 2-1.
- Brazil
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.
- Bulgaria
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least Diploma za Zavarsheno Visshe Obrazovanie with a Specialist degree or Bakalavr degree.
- Buthan
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%.
- Cameroon
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.
- Chile
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Licenciatura degree or 4 year Professional Title with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 5.0/7.0.
- China
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.
- Colombia
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 3.5/5.0.
- Congo
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.
- Costa Rica
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 7.5/10.0.
- Croatia
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Professional of University Baccalaureus degree.
- Cuba
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.
- Cyprus
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree or Ptychio.
- Czech Republic
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bakalar (Bachelor degree).
- Denmark
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a (Professional) Bachelor degree .
- Ecuador
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%
- Egypt
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.
- Estonia
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree .
- Ethiopia
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 3.0/4.0 or 75%.
- Finland
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor, Kandidaatti or Kandidat degree.
- France
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Licence (Professionnel) degree .
- Germany
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.
- Ghana
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 2nd class upper or 70%.
- Georgia
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree or Specialist Diploma.
- Greece
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least Ptychio degree.
- Guatemala
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%.
- Guyana
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.
- Haiti
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.
- Honduras
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%.
- Hong Kong
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a (Ordinary/Honours) Bachelor degree with a minimum of at least 2nd class upper division.
- Hungary
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have an Égyetemi Oklevél Alapkepzes or Főiskolai Oklevél Alapkepzes (4 years).
- Iceland
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have Bachelor degree.
- India
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.
* Please note that each programmes may have a different CGPA requirement. Please check study programmes of your choice on the master's programmes page. In addition to that, some programmes also require an obtained diploma which is equivalent to Dutch Research-Oriented University (WO). You can find the overview of the diploma evaluations on Nuffic.
- Indonesia
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).
- Iran
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.
- Iraq
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%.
- Ireland
To be considered for admission to an MSc programme, applicants should have an Honours Bachelor’s degree.
- Israel
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%.
- Italy
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Laurea degree.
- Japan
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%.
- Jordan
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.
- Kazakhstan
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”.
- Kenya
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 4 year Bachelor degree with a minimum of at least 2nd Class Upper Division.
- Korea
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.
- Kuwait
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
- Latvia
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Professional Bachelor degree or Bachelor degree.
- Lebanon
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%.
- Libya
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.
- Lithuania
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Professional Bachelor degree or Bachelor degree obtained after 2002.
- Luxembourg
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree.
- Macedonia
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree.
- Malaysia
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.
- Mexico
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.
- Moldova
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.
- Morocco
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.
- Nepal
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.
- New Zealand
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.
- Nicaragua
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%.
- Nigeria
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 Top Half of 2nd Class Upper Division.
- Norway
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree.
- Pakistan
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.
- Panama
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%.
- Peru
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.
- Philippines
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 2.49 on a scale with a maximum of 5.0.
- Poland
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Dyplom Licencjat or Dyploma Inzynier.
- Portugal
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Licenciatura degree or Professional Title.
- Romania
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 3 year Diploma de Licenţă if graduated after 2005.
- Russian Federation
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 .
- Rwanda
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor (Honours) degree or 3 year Ordinary Bachelor degree with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 15.0/20.0 or 4.0/5.0.
- Saudi Arabia
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.
- Sierra Leone
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.
- Singapore
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.
- Slovakia
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bakalar degree.
- Slovenia
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Diploma prve stopnje.
- Somalia
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.
- South Africa
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.
- Spain
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.
- Sri Lanka
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.
- Sudan
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 or First Class (B).
- Sweden
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree (Kandidatexamen).
- Switzerland
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree or Diplom.
- Syria
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.
- Taiwan
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%.
- Tanzania
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 3 year Bachelor degree with a minimum of at least Top Half of 2nd Class Upper Division (B+)
- Thailand
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 2nd Class Upper Division.
- Tunisia
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.
- Turkey
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.
- Uganda
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a Bachelor degree obtained at a public Univeristy or Institution accredited by the NCHE with a final cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2ndClass Upper Division or 4.0/5.0 (B+).
- United Kingdom
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have a 3 or 4 year Bachelor degree.
- United States of America
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.
- Uruguay
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.
- Uzbekistan
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.
- Venezuela
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.
- West Indies
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.
- Zambia
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 or Meritorious.
- Zimbabwe
To be considered for admission to a MSc programme, applicants should have at least a 3 year Bachelor degree with a minimum of at least 2nd Class Upper Division or 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.