If you have a bachelor’s degree from a research university in the Netherlands, you are eligible to apply under the condition that you have

• basic knowledge of calculus (equivalent to the Dutch: vwo Wiskunde B) and
• accumulated at least 20 EC (or the equivalence thereof) in courses/projects in statistics/ methodology and/or mathematics.

The aforementioned courses/projects must have been concluded with an average mark of at least 7.5/10 (or GPA ≥ 3.4).

The Board of Admissions will assess whether your degree and background are sufficient for admission.

If you have a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, psychology, computer science or econometrics from a research university in the Netherlands, you will typically fulfil the requirements with respect to statistics/methodology and/or mathematics. We also encourage students with a bachelor in life sciences, such as biomedical sciences, medicine, and biology to apply.

For more information, please contact the Student Information Centre.

If you have a degree in Dutch higher vocational education (hbo) in a Statistics & Data Science-related field of science, you are eligible to apply.

The Board of Admissions will assess whether your degree and background demonstrate, to their satisfaction, that you possess the same level of knowledge, understanding and skills as holders of a bachelor’s degree from a research university in the Netherlands which meets the admission requirements, as defined in the section above ''Entry requirements for students from a Dutch research university''.

For more information, please contact the Student Information Centre.

If you have a bachelor’s degree from a foreign research university with a level similar to Dutch universities, you are eligible to apply under the condition that you have

• basic knowledge of calculus (equivalent to the Dutch: vwo Wiskunde B) and
• accumulated at least 20 EC (or the equivalence thereof) in courses/projects in statistics/ methodology and/or mathematics.

The aforementioned courses/projects must have been concluded with an average mark of at least 7.5/10 (or GPA ≥ 3.4).

Bachelor’s degrees in mathematics, psychology, computer science or econometrics from a research university usually fulfil the requirements with respect to statistics/methodology and/or mathematics. We also encourage students with a bachelor in life sciences, such as biomedical sciences, medicine, and biology to apply.

The Board of Admissions will assess whether your degree and background are sufficiently related to the level and content of a Dutch BSc degree and whether you meet the additional requirements.

For more information, please contact the Student Information Centre.

In order to successfully participate in this programme, you must be proficient in English. The following requirements apply*:

• IELTS: minimum 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 for each of the components Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking
• TOEFL: internet based 90, with a minimum of 20 for each of the components Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking

The test result may not be older than two years at the time of enrolment for the programme.

*Please note: You do not have to submit proof of proficiency if you have

• An International Baccalaureate diploma from a programme taught in English (or an IB diploma with “English A”);
• A diploma of secondary or higher education completed in Australia, Canada (with the exception of French-language programmes in Canada), Ireland, Malta, New Zealand, Singapore, the United Kingdom, the United States or South Africa; 
• A diploma of an English-taught university degree programme completed at a Dutch research university; 
• A Dutch pre-university education (vwo) diploma. 

For detailed information about which English qualifications are accepted, as well as the relevant exemption criteria, refer to English language proficiency.