Language requirements for Dutch-taught programmes

A sufficient level of Dutch proficiency is required for meeting the admission requirements for Dutch-taught programmes.

Whether you are planning to start a Dutch-taught Bachelor's, pre-Master's or Master's programme, the Dutch language requirements are the same. Language proficiency can be demonstrated through certain diplomas, or by passing a recognised language test. If you do not have one of the diplomas mentioned below, you are still permitted to apply for the programme. However, if you are admitted and Dutch is listed as a requirement in the admission email, we will require a certificate from one of the following recognised Dutch language examinations before the enrolment deadline.

Diplomas and certificates that meet the Dutch language requirements

Dutch language proficiency may be demonstrated through one of the following diplomas:

A Dutch pre-university Secondary Education diploma (VWO)
The diploma Staatsexamen Nederlands als tweede taal, programme II (NT2-II)
The uu77 exam Nederlands als tweede taal (uu77 - NT2)
The Certificaat Nederlands als Vreemde Taal (CNaVT), Profiel Educatief Startbekwaam (STRT) or Profiel Educatief Professioneel (EDUP)
An International Baccalaureate: Dutch as Language A (higher or standard level) or Language B (higher level)
A European Baccalaureate: Dutch Language 1 or Language 2
United Kingdom: Nederlands at GCE A-level
Germany: Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife with Dutch as Leistung- or Grundkurs or Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife with Dutch in a subject combination that is equivalent to Leistungs- or Grundkurs (check the exceptions)
Suriname: vwo diploma, propaedeutic degree programme Anton de Kom, Universiteit van Suriname
Belgium: Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs (for the Diplome d'Enseignement Secondair (Enseignement Secondaire Général) or the Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts (Allgemeinbildende Unterricht) a language certificate is needed as proof of Dutch language proficiency)
Aruba, Sint Maarten and Curaçao: either vwo diploma with Dutch as a final examination subject or a higher education diploma

Exceptions for German students

For programmes at the Faculty of Science, Dutch needs to be part of the student’s curriculum until the end of the final year and the student needs to obtain a minimum grade of 8 out of 15 (for Leistungskurs and Grundkurs).
For programmes at the Faculty of Social Sciences, a minimum grade of 6 (for Leistungskurs) or 7 (for Grundkurs) out of 15 is required. This applies to the last half year of the Qualifikationsphase and to the ��ٳܰ��ü�ڳܲԲ�. If the grade is lower, or in case Dutch is not part of the ��ٳܰ��ü�ڳܲԲ�, a language certificate is needed as proof of Dutch language proficiency.

Dutch language course

For students whose first language is German, there is a Dutch language course to prepare for the Dutch-taught study programme. After finishing this five-week course and passing the uu77 exam Nederlands als Tweede Taal during the summer, you will meet the Dutch language requirements. Please find out more information and how to apply for the course via this page by Radboud in'to Languages.

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