Application and selection

To take part in the HZ Honours Programme, you must meet a number of requirements. For instance, you must be able to show that you

  • take control of your own development;
  • think in multidisciplinary terms and work effectively in teams;
  • want to stand out in the labour market;
  • actively build up a relevant network;
  • want to acquire new knowledge from multiple disciplines;
  • are socially engaged;
  • have a broader view than your own education;
  • are entrepreneurial;
  • are able to complete the Honours Programme alongside your studies and within the set frameworks.

Selection procedure

The selection procedure to be considered for the Honours Programme has three steps.

1. Letter of recommendation

You provide letters of recommendation from a lecturer and your study career coach, or from two lecturers.

2. Motivation letter

You write a motivation letter in which you describe your personal aims for the Honours Programme. Think about which competences you want to acquire, which themes you want to work on and what you will bring to make the Honours Programme a success.

3. Intake interview

You will have an intake interview with the selection committee. This committee consists of the coordinator of the Honours Programme, a lecturer and a professor/researcher. During the interview they will assess you on the basis of the above-mentioned points. The committee also ensures that the Honours Programme is formed by a multidisciplinary team.

Application

You can apply for the Honours Programme on the Honours Programme Learn page.

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