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 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.
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, 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. This test is valid for February 2023, September 2023, and February 2024 intake.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.