Admission Requirements
When applying online for a programme leading to a Bachelor’s degree, please attach the following documents:
- Passport copy
- Academic transcript & diploma (minimum overall score of 70% in the final year at high school)
- English test (IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, TOEIC or Cambridge English)
- CV (guidelines below)
- Personal Statement (guidelines below)
For Master’s degrees, please submit the following in addition to the above:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2 years relevant work experience
- Recommendation letter
Please note:
- It is still possible to submit an application without all of the above documents.
- Students must be a minimum of 16 years old at the time of enrolment.
Foundation Programme Entry Requirements (2024-2025)
OR
4 GCSE (grades A* - C or 9 - 4) plus 2 required subjects at A level (with grades D/E)
Subjects preferably include English and exclude your native language and physical education
Mathematics: subjects need to include Mathematics and level depends on intended Bachelor’s degree:
- Maths at AS or A level: Students progressing to International Business, International Financial Management and Control, Industrial Design Engineering, Process and Food Technology
- Maths at I/GCSE level: All students progressing to other Bachelor’s degrees
If students graduate with DP courses, an alternative high school diploma including official transcript grade 9-12 needs to be submitted. Or, Career-related Programme Certificate of the International Baccalaureate including supplement 'notification of performance' (final grade list) and course certifates (SL) with minimum overall average score of 4.
This diploma may qualify for direct admission into a 3-year Bachelor programme. Check the University’s website for further information.
/ Аттестат об общем среднем образовании / Certificate of completed secondary general education)
This diploma may qualify for direct admission into a 3-year Bachelor programme. Check the University’s website for further information.
General Certificate of Education with minimum overall average score of 70% (14/20). These diplomas should be submitted to Nuffic for assessment.
British Colombia Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma (Dogwood diploma) with at least 5 subjects in grade 12 including mathematics (advanced function) and English and with a minimum overall score of 70%. A total of 80 credits for grades 10, 11, 12 and at least 16 credits in grade 12 subjects is needed.
Online verification via CSSD verification reports from 2023 is requested - Online Verification Report of Higher Education Qualification Certificate or Online Verification Report of Student Record in case student does not have the diploma graduation yet.
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) obtained before 2024 with a 2, 3, 4, 5, 5* or 5** for 5 subjects, including Chinese and English, or
Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) with a 3, 4, 5 or 5* or an A, B, C, D or E for 6 subjects
This diploma may qualify for direct admission into a 3-year Bachelor programme. Check the University’s website for further information.
CSAT ranks (at least rank 4) may be used in place of Senior High 3 ranks or equivalent subjects may be used in place of Senior High 3 ranks of equivalent subjects if the CSAT rank is higher.
GED: General Equivalency Examination Certificate (GED) applications with minimum average grade required 70% will be considered. Admissions will be based on a case-by-case scenario and it will depend on any other education the students might have followed.
The Diplomë për kryerjen e shkollës së mesme të lartë may qualify for direct admission into a 3-year Bachelor programme. Check the University’s website for further information.
Senior School Certificate from the NECO including at least 6 subjects with grade B3 or higher.
Transcript of Student Attainment in General Education Diploma (كشف درجات الطالب في دبلوم التعليم العام) with minimum overall average score of 70%
Diploma/Certificado/Certidão do Ensino Secundário, or Certificado Nível Secundário de Educação Certidão de Habilitações with minimum overall average score of 14 out of 20
Thanawaya Ama Qatari (School Leaving Certificate) with minimum average score of 70%
General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) with:
- an Ordinary Pass (S) in at least 3 subjects (General English does not count as 1 of the 3 subjects); and
- a score of at least 30% for the Common General Test.
Kasb-Hunar Kolleji Diplomi (Diploma of professional college) with minimum overall average score of 70%
/ Baccalaureate / Bang Tot Nghiep Pho Thong Trung. Min. GPA 7.0. Gifted school with a GPA of 8.0 or more may qualify for direct admission for the 3 yr programme
The Foundation Programmes lead to 3-year Bachelor’s programmes and require the following specific subjects:
- All Bachelor’s degree programmes require: Maths
- Alternative subjects: Statistics, Algebra, Geometry, Accounting and Calculus will be considered instead of Maths
English Academic Preparation Programme Entry Requirements (Bachelor's)
Hongkong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) in 6 subjects with grades 3 t/m 5 for English and Chinese and grades 2 t/m 5 for Maths and Liberal Studies and 2 other subjects (in total 6 subjects).
Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) in 6 subjects with grades 3 t/m 5 or A t/m E .
Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) in 6 subjects with grades 3 t/m 5 or A t/m C + Hong Kong Advanced Supplementary Level Examinations (HKASLE) with grades A t/m E.
Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) in 6 subjects with grades 3 t/m 5 or A t/m C + Hong Kong Advanced Level Examinations (HKALE) with grades A t/m E.
Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'A' level in 3 H2 + 1 H1 content-based vakken + the subject General Paper/ Knowledge and Inquiry (in total 5 different subjects).
General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) with at least a S for 3 subjects and a score of at least 30% for the Common General Test.
Certificate of Secondary Education (with at least 5 subjects with grades A t/m C) plus Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education with at least 2 subjects with principal pass and 1 subject with subsidiary pass.
Uganda Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) in 6 subjects with grades 1-6 + Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education with 1 subject Principal pass (total of 6 different subjects).
Uganda Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) in 6 subjects with result 1-6 + Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education with at least 2 subjects Principal pass and result A, B of C (total 6 different subjects).
The Hague University of Applied Sciences evaluates the academic qualifications for the English Academic Preparation Programme. The university reserves the right to modify these entry requirements in accordance with any new updates or official changes from Nuffic.
The English Academic Preparation Programme leads to 4-year Bachelor’s programmes, or 1-year Master’s programmes.
English Language Entry Requirements
One year International Foundation Programme (September intake) | Fast-track International Foundation Programme (January intake) |
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IELTS 5.0 overall (5.0 in writing and no other scores below 4.5) | IELTS 5.5 overall (5.5 in writing and no other scores below 5.0) |
TOEFL 60, subscores may be considered* | TOEFL 70, subscores may be considered* |
English Academic Preparation Programme (January intake) | |
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IELTS 5.5 overall or, TOEFL 70, subscores may be considered* |
In line with the Code of Conduct, THPC also can accept the following proof of English language ability:
- Cambridge B2 First (previously First Certificate English- FCE)
- Cambridge C1 Advanced (previously Cambridge Advanced English – CAE)
- Cambridge C2 Proficiency (previously Cambridge Proficiency English – CPE)
- International Baccalaureate English A Language and Literature
- Students with American High School
- Students with GCSE or AS/Alevel English Language or Literature
- Students who studied in an English-speaking country for at least 3 years in a row (UK, Ireland, US, Canada (Except for Quebec), Australia, New Zealand, South Africa or Malta and who have one of these diplomas with English as an exam subject;
- Students holding one of the diplomas of the exemption list as set by the Code of Conduct committee with English as an exam subject (selected EU countries)
- TOEIC:
- January intake – Listening and Reading 785 and Speaking and Writing 310
- September intake – Listening and Reading 665 and Speaking and Writing 275
If test centres in your country are closed due to unsafe situations, we can accept the TOEFL iBT Home Edition.
Please note that if your diploma was issued within one of these education systems, but schooling took place in a non-English speaking country, we reserve the right to ask you to submit a language test.
Additional requirements may apply to applicants from high-risk countries. These might include:
- An interview
- Addressing any study gaps
- Transferring the living fees instead of providing a bank statement, during the visa process
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CV guidelines
What to include:
- The course and college you are applying for
- Your contact details
- A short personal profile (2-3 sentences)
- Your educational background
- Any volunteering or work experience you have (include the organisation’s name and the dates you worked)
- Any other achievements, qualifications and skills
- Recommended length: 1 page max
What to avoid:
- Feeling pressured to have a long CV – we know you are likely only starting your experience
CV example: https://europa.eu/europass/en/create-europass-cv
Personal Statement guidelines
What to include:
- The course and college you are applying for
- What made you choose the course and why it is right for you
- What made you choose the college and why it is right for you
- Some examples of experiences or subjects you followed that indicate you are suited for your choice, such as volunteering, competitions or results at school
- If you are applying after a gap in your academics, explain what you have been doing since you graduated school and why you want to continue your studies
- Recommended length: 300-500 words
What to avoid:
- Generally talking about university and not addressing your specific motivation for applying to our college
- Stories and examples that are very personal, if they do not directly relate to your course or college choice
Personal Statement example: https://europa.eu/europass/en/create-europass-cover-letter