European Studies - English - 4 years - Full-time

ES accepts all profiles, as long as you meet the language requirements. French, German or Spanish is preferred. The programme is best suited to open-minded students interested in an interdisciplinary programme that combines business and politics. Above all, you’ll need a commitment to learning foreign languages, a gift for multi-tasking and an interest in exploring international opportunities. Even if it means stepping out of your comfort zone.  

This programme is taught entirely in English. You’ll need a good command of the English language, both spoken and written.

Bachelor’s candidates who are educated in the Netherlands, UK, Ireland, USA, Canada (Quebec only when the education language is English), Australia, New Zealand, South Africa or Malta, or students holding a diploma (including English as an exam subject) stated on this diploma list, don’t need to take an English proficiency test.

All other prospective students are required to hand in a valid and sufficient language test.

Please check our entry requirements for more information.

If you completed your prior education in another country than those listed above you might still qualify for exemption, if:

• you have an American or International High School Diploma, or
• you have a European or International Baccalaureate Diploma

Please contact the Enrolment Centre and ask for details.

If you have not quite reached the level you need to enrol for a degree but your results are promising, we offer an the Prep School programme, which takes six months or one year. On completion of this, you will not only be ready to join a bachelor's, but you’ll also have learned a lot about the Netherlands, The Hague and our university.

If you’re 21 before the 1 September 2019 but don’t have a diploma or a qualification that meets the entry requirements, you can take the 21+ Admissions Test. The 21+ Admissions Test will be offered at several dates in Spring 2019 and consists of a general capacity test. Please note that you can only participate if you have an EEA-nationality or residence permit for the Netherlands that is valid on the test date.

All ES students take modern foreign language courses in French, Spanish or German. As an MBO student, you’re allowed to follow a beginner’s course in one of these languages. You can request an advanced language course, but you’ll have to pass an intake test arranged before the start of the academic year to make sure you are at the right level.

If you want to apply for this programme but you don’t have the required subjects in your HAVO or VWO profile, please check the page: "Entry requirements" for further information

There are no exceptions to the official admission requirements. The Enrolment Office is the only party that can make decisions regarding your qualification for admission based on official regulations. You can’t rely on any other sources of information for your qualification for admission.

If you don't meet the minimum entrance requirements and you are 21 or older, the 21 + Admission Test offers you the opportunity to qualify for this bachelor programme. It tests your command of Dutch and English and also includes a programme-specific section.