European Studies

To enrol on the four-year programme, you will need the high school diploma equivalent of a Dutch HAVO, such as a US high school diploma. To enrol in the three-year programme, you need the equivalent of a higher level Dutch VWO diploma such as an International Baccalaureate, German Abitur or three British A-levels at grade C or higher. Other diplomas may also be acceptable and these will be evaluated upon application.

The European Studies programme is offered in English so proof of proficiency in English is required. Bachelor’s candidates who were educated in the Netherlands, or whose secondary  education was in English, are exempt from taking an English proficiency test.

In all other cases you will have to take a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) test. If your English test results fall short of the programme requirements but are above a certain level, you can follow our six-month or one-year English Preparatory School Programme.

The minimum TOEFL and IELTS requirements are provided below.

European Studies 3 year (fast track)

TOEFL Internet-based: 80 (with minimum sub-scores of 15)
IELTS Overall: 6.0
IELTS Speaking: 5.5
IELTS Reading: 5.5
IELTS Writing: 5.5
IELTS Listening: 5.5

European Studies 4 year

TOEFL Paper-based: 550
TOEFL Computer-based: 213
TOEFL Internet-based: 80
IELTS Overall: 6.0
IELTS Speaking: 5
IELTS Reading: 5.5
IELTS Writing: 5
IELTS Listening: 5.5

You will acquire the key skills and competencies needed to start working as a professional in multinational organisations all over the world. With its focus on Europe and its relationship with the wider world, the programme will provide you with advanced skills in intercultural communication, proficiency in at least two foreign languages and general management skills.

The past graduates have a great track record. Some of the former students have gone on to work for banks, sales and marketing departments of international companies, advertising agencies and financial departments, intergovernmental organisations (such as UN specialised agencies), EU institutions, local government, ministries and embassies.

The European Studies curriculum offers you a balanced mix of lectures, group activities, project work and individual examinations. Students are evaluated through practical and problem based assignments, exams and essays.

At the beginning of year one, students choose a foreign language (French, German, Italian, Russian or Spanish), which they will follow throughout the programme. Year one is a foundation year in which students take introductory courses of the major programme, i.e. The Cultural Dimension of Europe, The Economic Dimension of Europe, The Political Dimension of Europe, Management of Organisations in Europe, International Governmental Organisations, International Non-Governmental Organisations, Marketing and Management Review, Foundations of Marketing, Skills Managing Intercultural Group Processes, Introduction to the European Union, Research Skills I: Desk Research, Interviewing, Applied Research;  Introduction to Dutch Culture and Society, Writing on European Topics, Cross Cultural Communication, Living and Working in Europe, Writing for European Professionals

In next years (the Bachelor phase) students follow their major and choose their minor programmes. This Bachelor phase focuses on the public and private sectors and their complex relationship with each other. In their second or third year, depending on the lenght of your study, students have the opportunity to go abroad to study with one of our partner universities throughout the world.

Students complete their study in year three or four with an international research placement. This placement combines a work experience at an internationally oriented organisation (either in The Netherlands or abroad) with writing a research report.

Bachelor of European Studies

The Dutch government has fixed the standard tuition fee for the academic year 2010-2011 on € 1,672. This goes for most of full-time, part-time, and dual EU/EEA students. The tuition fee for non-EU students is € 7,500. Please visit our website for details on what tuition fee will apply in your situation.

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