You've decided to pursue a bachelor's programme at HZ! To enrol, simply follow a few easy steps.
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Before applying to a programme, please review the fees and financial requirements to ensure you are fully prepared for your studies
Step 1: Check the admission requirements
To be accepted as a student there are certain university admission requirements you have to meet. These are dependent on your chosen field of study and your level of English.
To qualify for general university admission, you are required to have a diploma equivalent to the Dutch Secondary Education Diploma (havo/vwo/mbo level 4). With a diploma mentioned on the foreign acceptable diplomas list, you are admissible anyway provided you have met all the additional and language requirements. If your diploma is not on this list, we invite you to apply as well. We will then need to evaluate the level of your diploma.
Depending on your chosen programme, there may be additional entry requirements you have to meet. The most important ones are listed below.
| Study Programme | Additional Requirements | Language Requirements |
| Chemistry | Chemistry and mathematics* | Equivalent to IELTS 6.0 |
| Civil Engineering | Physics and mathematics* | Equivalent to IELTS 6.0 |
| Engineering | Physics and mathematics* | Equivalent to IELTS 6.0 |
| Global Project and Change Management | Mathematics* | Equivalent to IELTS 6.0 |
| Industrial Engineering & Management | Mathematics* Economics or physics would be an advantage | Equivalent to IELTS 6.0 |
| Information & Communication Technology | No extra requirements | Equivalent to IELTS 6.0 |
| International Business | No extra requirements | Equivalent to IELTS 6.0 |
| Logistics Engineering | Mathematics* Economics or physics would be an advantage | Equivalent to IELTS 6.0 |
| Master River Delta Development | In order to qualify for participation, check requirements here | Equivalent to IELTS 6.0 |
| Tourism Management (Bachelor or Associate degree) Water Management | No extra requirement Good knowledge of one or more of the following subjects: biology, chemistry, mathematics or economics | Equivalent to IELTS 6.0
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* You must have taken this subject as an exam subject in your secondary school curriculum.
All courses and examinations will be in English, so you need a good command of spoken and written English. The level required for admission should be an equivalent of the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.0. For the scores of other accepted language tests than IELTS, the table below applies.
IELTS Academic
The IELTS Academic test is suitable for those wanting to study in an English-speaking environment or university (higher education).
We cannot accept IELTS online edition tests.
TOEFL
We also accept the TOEFL Home Edition Tests, only in case it is not possible to make use of the regular language tests due to the language test centers on location being closed or inaccessible due to unsafe situations in a country.
TOEIC
As long as the modules ‘Speaking and Writing’ and ‘Listening and Reading’ were successfully completed.
Pearson PTE Academic
We cannot accept Pearson PTE Academic at-home edition tests.
LanguageCert Academic
We also cannot accept LanguageCert Home Edition tests.
Cambridge
In order to be able to verify your Cambridge English results online we kindly request you to share your results online by logging into the Candidate Results website and choosing to share them with HZ University of Applied Sciences.
Language exemptions
Exempted from the English language test requirement are students with:
- an International Baccalaureate (subject 'English A Language and Literature HL or SL’ / 'English B Language and Literature HL’)
- a (High School) diploma from an international school accredited in the US or by an official international organisation or UK GCSE/GCE certificates
- a European Baccalaureate diploma with at least 50% of the subjects taught in English and English as a first foreign language
- a French Baccalauréat diploma including the ‘Section Européennes’ or ‘Option Internationale’ (is currently called ‘Baccalauréat Francais international (BFI)’)
If you graduated in The Netherlands, United Kingdom, Ireland, United States, Canada (except Quebec), Malta, Australia or New-Zealand or if you are holding a diploma (including English as an exam subject) listed on the diploma list, drawn up on behalf of the associations of institutions of higher education, you do not need to take a mandatory English test. Provided that your final grade for English language on your diploma is sufficient.
If you do not meet the above education requirements and if you are at least 21 years old you may be exempted from the general admission requirement. HZ provides the possibility of taking an alternative entrance exam.
If you come from abroad and do not have a valid Dutch diploma, you must have a diploma equivalent to the Dutch Secondary Education Diploma (havo/vwo/mbo level 4). You can find which ones on this list of diplomas. You must also prove that you have passed all four sections of the NT2-II State Exam if you are going to attend a Dutch study programme. More information about the NT2-II State Examination can be found on the website of the Board for Tests and Examinations.
This language requirement also applies to students with a residence in Suriname or in countries that are part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands who have a diploma equivalent to the Dutch Secondary Education Diploma (havo/vwo/mbo level 4).
Step 2: Check the deadlines
We advise you to apply before May 1. The official deadline is:
- 1 June, non-EU students* (files must be complete before this date)
- 1 August, EU students
* Because of the visa-procedure the deadline to apply for non-EU students is earlier than the deadline for EU students.
**Any application submitted after this deadline will only be considered in exceptional cases, and at the discretion of the Head of the Admissions Office.
Only selected study programmes start in February. The deadline for this is:
- 30 November, non-EU students* (files must be complete before this date)
- 31 December, EU students**
* Because of the visa-procedure the deadline to apply for non-EU students is earlier than the deadline for EU students.
**Any application submitted after this deadline will only be considered in exceptional cases, and at the discretion of the Head of the Admissions Office.
Step 3: Apply via Studielink
Apply via Studielink. Here you can arrange your (re-)enrolment at institutions of higher education in the Netherlands.
- Choose 'Log in without a DigiD.' or choose 'Log in with eIDAS' if you are from Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Slovakia, Estonia, Croatia, Portugal, Spain, Latvia or Lithuania.
- Apply for a username and password, so you can register. Keep your passport/ID within reach.
- Log in with your new username and password and apply for one of our study programmes.
Do you encounter any problems when using Studielink? Read more about the frequently asked questions.
Step 4: Submit required documents to HZ's International Application System (ias.hz.nl)
You will receive an e-mail with a link to the HZ International Application System (ias.hz.nl) immediately after having submitted your application to Studielink. Complete your application by attaching the following documents to your file:
- A copy of your secondary school certificate, including a transcript of records (list of grades). If you have not yet graduated or have not yet received your diploma, please upload an official recent transcript of records.
- A copy of your valid passport or ID-card
- If required, an official English language test (IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, Pearson PTE Academic, LanguageCert Academic or Cambridge).
All above mentioned documents must be in Dutch, English, French, Spanish or German. If this is not the case, you must upload a translation in one of these languages. Students who have already graduated should upload an official (sworn) translation of their educational background documents. For students who have not yet graduated a good translation suffices. However, after graduation an official (sworn) translation must be provided.
Conditional letter of acceptance
If your application file is complete, we will inform you about your acceptance within one week. You will be sent a conditional letter of acceptance, if your records meet the admission requirements.
Step 5: Study choice check
Making a well-considered study choice improves your chances of success and we are here to help. You receive an invitation for the study choice check by email, where we work together to see if the course matches your interests, strengths and motivation.
To arrange before your arrival
Housing
Once you received a conditional offer from HZ, start looking for a student room in Vlissingen or Middelburg. The earlier you apply, the more options you have.
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Visa and residence permit (non-EU students)
To enter the Netherlands as a Non-EU student for the purpose of studying, and during your studies, you may require a visa and/or a residence permit.
Visa & Residence permit info
Insurance non-EU students
Non-EU students must have private international healthcare insurance. It's recommended to get insurance in the Netherlands, as foreign insurers may not cover liability here. The ICS complete package from AON Student insurance is a reliable option with comprehensive coverage.
Insurance EU-students
EU-students don’t need Dutch public healthcare insurance if already insured in their home country. Request a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) from your insurer and ensure you have adequate coverage for studying abroad. Additional coverage options, like ICS Start or ICS Start+ from AON Student insurance, are also available.
Registration with municipality
Foreign students staying in the Netherlands for more than four months must register with the local municipal register.
How to book an appointment
International Student Survival Guide
In this guide you will find everything you need to know before and upon arrival in the Netherlands.
Contact HZ
Do you have questions regarding the application procedure or would you like to get advice on what study programme to choose? Get in contact with HZ!
