How to Apply

1. Start your application through Studielink, (opens in new tab) the online application and registration service for Dutch universities. If you live in the Netherlands, you can apply with your DigiD. If you live abroad, you need to set up a Studielink account.
2. Once you have applied, you will receive a confirmation within a few working days. This email contains the enrolment conditions you need to meet. In Studielink you can check the progress of your application, but also change your application or data.
3. You will be requested to send a copy of your passport or ID card to the student administration(opens in new tab) within five days. If you do not do this, we will cancel your application. Please note that we do not send you a reminder!

Need help? Most questions are answered in the Studielink guide and on Studielink.nl(opens in new tab).
You can contact our Student Administration if you cannot find the answer to your questions. Call +31 88 469 9120 or send an email(opens in new tab).

You need to provide the following documents:

• Diploma and grade list (or expected results if not yet obtained official documents) in Dutch, German or English (or an official translation)
• A passport sized photograph
• If applicable: a copy of both sides of your Dutch visa
• If married to a Dutch citizen: a copy of your partner's passport/ID card

Document requirements

1. The documents need to be PDF or Word.
2. Photos need to be JPEGs.
3. Label the documents correctly: Surname, first name, student number, name of document (e.g. Smith, John, 111222, diploma and grade list).
4. Try to send or upload all documents at the same time.

You arrange the payment of your tuition fees via a digital authorization in Studielink. If you register early in the academic year, you will receive a notification as soon as payment is possible. When you apply later in the year, immediate payment is possible.

Find out more about tuition fees

The Matching Day is designed to help you determine whether International Business is the right choice for you and meets your expectations. It is not compulsory, but it is a good way to clear up any doubts you might have.

After you have applied to Windesheim, you are invited to an (online) Matching Day. The day could involve attending an interview with a representative of the programme, taking part in a taster session and/or completing a digital questionnaire.

Do you have doubts about your study choice? Do not hesitate to contact us(opens in new tab). We will then schedule a telephone or online call.

1. Start your application through Studielink, (opens in new tab) the online application and registration service for Dutch universities. If you live in the Netherlands, you can apply with your DigiD. If you live abroad, you need to set up a Studielink account to get started. 
2. As part of your application, please upload a copy of your passport or ID card via the Studielink portal within 5 days. 
   (If applicable: also upload a copy of both sides of your Dutch visa and residence card.). 
   These documents are needed to process your application. 
3. Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email within a few working days. This email explains the enrolment conditions. In Studielink you can follow the progress of your application and update your details if needed.
4. Within two weeks, you will receive an email from the GPCM admissions team with instructions for the next step of your application to the programme. 

Need help? Most questions are answered in the Studielink guide and on Studielink.nl(opens in new tab).
If you still have any questions, our Student Administration team is happy to help. You can call +31 88 469 9120 or email studentenadministratie@windesheim.nl(opens in new tab).

Online form

After registering in Studielink, you will receive an email with a link to an online application form for this programme. In this form, you can upload the required documents and share your motivation with us.

The form also gives you space to write your motivational statement, which we may refer to during your personal interview. This is your opportunity to tell us more about your interests and ambitions. You may reflect on questions such as:

• Why would you like to study Global Project and Change Management?
• What kind of subjects are you interested in, and what makes them interesting to you?
• Do you have an idea of what you would like to do after you graduate?

There are no right or wrong answers here. We are just interested in getting to know you.

Upload your documents

After completing the application form, you can upload the following documents. This helps us to gt a complete picture of your background and interests. 

• Your diploma and grade list in Dutch, German or English (or an official translation). A pass in English is required. If you have not yet graduated, you are welcome to upload your grades from the last two years. Please check the requirements.
• A passport sized photograph
• Your Curriculum Vitae
• You may include up to two references: one professional and/or one academic. These can be emailed by your lecturer, manager or counsellor to admissions-whc@windesheim.nl(opens in new tab). Please not that references cannot be provided by a family member. References may also be sent at a later stage.

• Admission essay (around 800 words / 1 A4 page). This essay is an opportunity to share your ideas, experiences, and motivation with us. Please include a title, your name, and clearly indicate the topic you have chosen. Using examples can help illustrate your ideas, and we encourage you to write in your own words. Please do not use AI.
  You may choose one of the following essay 3 topics:

  • What do you like to see changed in the world, and how do you think you can contribute to this change?
  • What is your understanding of sustainable development (in relation to Sustainable Development Goals(opens in new tab)), and how does this connect to your ambition to make an impact?
  • Describe a challenge you faced related to social or environmental issues and how you addressed it. 

Document requirements

• Documents can be uploaded as PDF or Word files.
• Photos can be uploaded as JPEGs files.
• Please label your documents clearly using the following format: surname, first name, student number, name of document (e.g. Smith, John, 111222, diploma and grade list).
• If possible, we recomment uploading all documents at the same time.

Once you have completed your application and your educational level has been assessed, and you are admissable, you will receive an invitation for an online selection day within two weeks. On the selection day, you will take part in a group activity and a informative interview, both of which will be evaluated as part of the selection process. These selection days run from February to June, and spots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Interview

The online personal interview lasts up to 45 minutes. The aim is to get to know you better and discuss your motivation. It is also a moment for you to ask any questions about the study. In this way we can see if we are a good match!

Group activity

You will start the online activity by doing an interesting and fun assignment with three to six other applicants. The activity will be around 50 minutes. 

After your interview, the Board of Admissions will decide whether to accept, conditionally accept or not accept your application. You will hear if you are selected or not within two weeks. 

If accepted, you receive an offer for a study placement at Global Project and Change Management. It is important that you let us know if you accept our offer, no later than the 1st of July.

Here you will find some of the most frequently asked questions about the selection procedure of Global Project and Change Management.

Is my diploma accepted?
Check the admissible diploma's.

What is the chance to be accepted?
There is a very good chance to be accepted if you convince us in the interview that you are highly motivated. Approximately 9 out of 10 students are selected. As we interview on a first come, first serve basis it is best to apply as early as possible, as you will also hear as early as possible if you are selected. 

What's the difference between accepted and conditionally accepted?
Conditional acceptance means you are accepted on the condition that you still have to provide something before you are fully accepted. For example: proof that you graduated (your diploma) or proof that you reached the required English level. If you do not meet your condition(s) before 1 August, your acceptance expires and you cannot start the programme. Exception: applicants studying the U.K. education have until 20 August, because A-level results are released later. Students first need those results to know whether they have officially completed secondary school.

Who may give me a reference?
The academic reference can be provided by a (former) lecturer, teacher, mentor or head of your school. The professional reference can be from your manager from your (part-time) job, volunteer work, or a project you did. The recommendation should not be given by a family member. 

Is your question not listed? Contact us via admissions-whc@windesheim.nl(opens in new tab).