Are you an international student 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 obtained no more than 10 years ago and have decided to sign up for the Master's in Psychology. 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 CRS-HFE-HPT-ls specialisations
You can find a detailed list of all the admission requirements below.
- Required knowledge in Psychology
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the academic field of Psychology
- Required knowledge for specialisations below
For the four Human Factors & Engineering Psychology, Conflict, Risk & Safety, Learning Sciences and Health Psychology & Technology specialisations you need to have (basic) knowledge of the chosen master's specialisation.
Required information to prove the fulfilment of these requirements:
- Copy of diploma
- Transcript of records
- Detailed course descriptions of your previous degree programme(s). Each description (in Dutch or English) should include the title (the same as in the transcript of records), a course summary, learning objectives and the books used.
Have a look at the example documents.
- Required research & academic skills
- Research methodology
- Data analysis/statistical techniques (SPSS/R)
- Design methodology
- Academic writing
Required information to prove the fulfilment of these requirements:
- Detailed course descriptions of your previous degree programme(s). Each description (in Dutch or English) should include the title (the same as in the transcript of records), a course summary, learning objectives and the books used.
- English summary of thesis (BSc or MSc)
- Required language skills
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. The application will only be processed when the English language requirements have been met, the University of Twente does not offer possible conditional admission if the English language requirement is not met.
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 recognised test results will be accepted. Without a valid certificate, your application cannot be processed.
- IELTS (academic) certificate, not older than two years, with an overall band score of at least 6.5, and a minimum score on each section of at least 6.0. The IELTS Online test, IELTS Indicator test, IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS General Training are not accepted by the University of Twente.
- TOEFL iBT (internet-based) certificate, not older than two years, with an overall score of 90, and a minimum score on each section of at least 21. Please note that the University of Twente does not accept the MyBest scores of the TOEFL test. An alternative English test can be the TOEFL iBT (Special) Home Edition test (only valid for the February 2024 intake, the decision for September 2024 has not yet been announced).
- Cambridge C1 Advanced, formerly known as; Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) from 2015 onwards (when the subscores were introduced). Obtained an A, B or C grade, with an overall score of at least 176 and a minimum score on each section of at least 169. The Cambridge online test is not accepted by the University of Twente.
- Cambridge C2 Proficiency, formerly known as; Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE) from 2015 onwards (when the subscores were introduced). Obtained an A, B or C grade, with an overall score of at least 176 and a minimum score on each section of at least 169. The Cambridge online test is not accepted by the University of Twente.
KEEP IN MIND
- During your application, the University of Twente will verify your proof of English proficiency. The IELTS (academic) and TOEFL iBT are only accepted once it is not older than two years. Since your application will not be immediately reviewed, please kindly make sure that your English certificate is still valid for at least one month after you have submitted your application to Osiris. Please note: In some cases, it might take longer before your application is reviewed.
- 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.
English language exemptions
Students might be exempted from providing the University of Twente with proof of English proficiency. This possible English language exemption has been adjusted for the academic 2024-2025. However, this adjustment is not applied for the academic year 2023-2024. The details of all the exemptions can be found below.
- Intake February 2024
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.
- Intake September 2024 and onwards
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
- 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.
- You have physically attended and obtained a three-year bachelor’s degree in one of the countries exempted by the UT. When your awarding institution is in one of these countries, but your teaching institution is not, you are not exempted. The same rule applies to distance (online) education.
- Motivation
- Letter of Motivation (max 2 pages)
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.
- Arrange your visa
When admitted, you are assisted with arranging visa formalities or residence permit by our Student services team. You cannot apply for these documents yourselves. - Register for a house
Our Housing team assists international students in finding accommodation. - Health & liability insurance
International students staying in the Netherlands are required by Dutch law to have health- and liability insurance. We can help you arrange a complete insurance package covering most health and liability costs.