Applications Still Open For Most Programmes in Dutch Universities of Applied Sciences

Many of the degree programmes are still open for applications (for 2018) at the Dutch Universities of Applied Sciences. A selection of the programmes still accepting applications is listed below. (contact us if your preferred programme or university isn’t shown). The application deadline is in brackets after the name of the university.

Aeronautical Engineering
InHolland UAS (1st August)
Automotive Engineering
HAN UAS (15^th August)
Business
Most UAS have an International Business programme
(Contact us for suggestions)
Chemistry
HZ UAS (15^th August)
Civil Engineering
HZ UAS (15^th August)
Communication
Fontys UAS (15^th August)
HAN UAS (15^th August)
Hanze UAS (15^th August)
Electrical Engineering
Fontys UAS (15th August)
HAN UAS (15th August)
Hanze UAS (15^th August)
Environmental Sciences
Avans UAS (1^st August)
Fashion
Saxion UAS (1^st July)
Game Design
Hanze UAS (15^th August)
Saxion UAS (1st July)
Global Change Management
Windesheim UAS (15^th June)
Hotel Management
Saxion UAS (1^st July)
Stenden UAS (15th August)
Information Technology
InHolland UAS (1st August)
Stenden UAS (15^th August)
Industrial Engineering
Avans UA (1^st August)
Fontys UAS (15^th August)
International Finance
Avans UAS (1^st August)
Leisure Studies
Breda UAS (31^st August)
Marketing
Hanze UAS (15^th August)
Fontys UAS (15th August)
Mechatronics
Fontys UAS (15^th August)
Mechanical Engineering
Hanze UAS (15^th August)
Fontys UAS (15^th August)
Media & Entertainment Management
Fontys UAS (15th August)
InHolland UAS (1st August)
Stenden UAS (15^th August)
Music Management
InHolland UAS (1^st August)
Teaching
Stenden UAS (15^th August)
Tourism
Breda UAS (31^st August)

At most Dutch Universities of Applied Sciences, you have a Right To An Education provided you meet their minimum entry requirements (In Ireland, that is six passes at Leaving Cert, inc 2 x H4 and, in the UK, that is 2 A-Levels and 4 GCSEs) These universities suit some students more than the more traditional research universities. Though, of course, there is an academic component, the UAS tend to much more hands-on and practical, with a clear employment focus.

Contact us now so that we can assist you with programme choice, ensure that you apply correctly and can assist you in a range of areas, such as student finance and accommodation

Applications For (A Lot of) Programmes in Dutch Research Universities Close on 1st May

Though some programmes (taught through English} in Dutch Research Universities have already closed, there is still a large selection of programmes in these universities that are still open for applications.

Additionally, you can apply to many (but not all) of the programmes in Dutch Universities of Applied Sciences into July, and sometimes even later. See a later article, coming soon, to check out some selections in this less academic sector.

A selection of the programmes where applications close on 1st May, or later, include those below. There are other programmes that are not listed below that are still accepting applications. Contact EUNiCAS if you want to explore alternatives:

Psychology
U. Groningen
U. Leiden
U. Tilburg
U. Twente 
VU Amsterdam

Business
U. Amsterdam
U. Groningen
U. Twente 1st July

Physiotherapy
Fontys UAS

Law
U. Groningen
U. Maastricht 31st July
U. Tilburg

International Relations/Studies
U. Leiden
U. Maastricht (European Studies) 1st July
U. Radboud
U. Tilburg (Global Management of Social Issues)

History
Erasmus U
U. Groningen
U. Leiden (Archaeology)
U. Utrecht
VU Amsterdam (History & International Relations)

Science
TU Eindhoven (Applied Physics)
TU Eindhoven (Innovation Sciences)
U.Groningen (Maths)
U Groningen (Physics)
U. Maastricht (Nutrition)
U. Maastricht (Science)
U. Radboud (Chemistry)
U. Radboud (Molecular Life Sciences)
U. Wageningen (Animal Science)
U. Wageningen (Environmental Science)
U. Wageningen (Food Technology)
VU Amsterdam (Maths)

Computer Science
U. Groningen
U. Radboud
U. Twente 1st July
VU Amsterdam

English Language/Literature
U. Groningen
U. Radboud
VU Amsterdam

Engineering
TU Eindhoven (Electrical)
TU Eindhoven (Architecture & Building Sciences)
U. Groningen (Chemical)
U. Twente (Advanced Technology) 1st July
U. Twente (Mechanical) 1st July
U. Twente (Civil) 1st July

Data Science
U. Maastricht 31st July
U, Tilburg

Communication/Media
Radboud U 
U. Amsterdam
U. Groningen (Media Studies)
U. Twente 1st July
U. Utrecht (Media & Culture)

Arts & Culture
Erasmus U.
U. Groningen 
U. Leiden (Arts, Media & Society)
U. Maastricht Ist July
U. Radboud

Philosophy
U. Leiden
VU Amsterdam (Philosophy, Politics & Economics)

Sociology
U. Amsterdam
U. Tilburg

Remember, that you need to have uploaded your documents by 1st May
(or by the later application deadline given above, if relevant)

They’re back! Further to the successful 'We're Going Dutch' events, last month, a group of Dutch universities are responding to local demand and quickly returning to Ireland in January, with events in Belfast and Sligo . The fact that they are taking the trouble to come back to Ireland to meet UK and Irish students (and their families), so soon after the recent events, is unsurprising in the context of the growing number of UK and Irish students currently enrolled on programmes in the Netherlands.



This is another great opportunity to meet and talk to Dutch Research Universities and Universities of Applied Sciences (see individual event details for those universities travelling). You will be able to discuss a wide range of matters, including teaching and learning styles, programme content, entry requirements and financial concerns. Most importantly, many of the universities will be bringing with them Irish students who are already studying in the Netherlands and, of course, they are the real experts

To book for these events, which are available at no charge, go here:

9th January 2018 BELFAST
10th January 2018 SLIGO

EUNiCAS will of course be at all these events to deal with any questions that you may have, about studying in the Netherlands, or elsewhere.

Note that in the context of Brexit, it will be to your advantage to have an EU passport (e.g. Poland, Lithuania, Ireland etc.) Rights to lower fees and student finance are secured through passport and not through residence.

Application Deadline Imminent For Some Programmes in the Netherlands

There are just under 300 undergraduate programmes, taught through English in the Netherlands. The application deadline for most of these programmes are from 01 May to August (though there are siome exceptions to this generalisaton, so be careful) However, please note that the application deadlines for nearly 20 of the programmes are imminent. The application deadline for the following programmes is 15th January 2017:

Aerospace Engineering
TU Delft

Economics & Business Economics
U. Maastricht

Fashion
Amsterdam UAS

Game Design
NHTV Breda

International Business
Erasmus U.
U. Maastricht
U. Tilburg
VU Amsterdam

International Relations
U. Groningen

Medicine
U. Groningen
U. Maastricht

Physiotherapy
Amsterdam UAS
Fontys UAS
Hanze UAS
Saxion UAS

Psychology
Radboud U.
U. Groningen
U. Maastricht

You cancontact EUNiCAS at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for support and advice concerning applying to these programmes, to ensure your applications are made properly, and on time. EUNICAS can also advise on the deadlines and procedure for the other 280+ programmes, taught through English.

There are still some vacant places in universities across Europe: their equivalent to Clearing. These include those listed below. Contact EUNiCAS to assist your application. Please note that these places are disappearing on a daily basis.

(Please note that this list is not exclusive: there are additional programmes available that are not listed here)

Updated 18.08.16