Entry requirements

Windesheim looks at each application on an individual basis. We will consider qualifications from any country and measure them against the Dutch equivalents.

List of accepted diploma's

We evaluate your diploma after you have submitted your application through Studielink and have uploaded readable copies of your diploma and final transcript. We accept documents in Dutch, English or German. If your diploma is written in another language, you will need to enclose a certified translation (in Dutch, English or German).

English language requirements

If you are not a native English speaker, you will need to show that you have an adequate knowledge of written and spoken English. Please see the next section for all details. 

Recommended subjects

It is recommended, but not necessary, that you have passed subjects such as Economics or Mathematics. This will give you a better chance of doing well in this programme.

Make sure your profile allows you to start with International Business. Do you miss one or more required subjects? Then you can do a deficiency test with us, so that you and Windesheim can be sure that your knowledge of that subject is at a sufficient level.

It is recommended that you have passed Economics, regardless of your profile. It is not compulsory, but it will give you a better chance of doing well in this programme.

Havo

Vwo

Mbo

You can start this programme with an mbo-4 diploma. We only accept a full mbo-diploma, not separate certificates.

In some situations, if you are 21 or older and do not meet the prior education requirement, you can still be admitted after passing a 21+ entrance examination. The 21+ entrance examination at Windesheim University of Applied Sciences includes amongst others an ability test. The test mainly appeals to insight and aptitude. 

If you live in the Netherlands, please check the information on our Dutch website(opens in new tab). If you live abroad, please contact our admissions committee(opens in new tab).

If you are not a native English speaker, you will need to show that you have an adequate knowledge of written and spoken English before you begin your studies. Please note that we do not accept language tests/certificates that are older than 2 years.

Qualifications we accept

IELTS: (academic) with an overall score of 6.0 or higher
TOEFL: internet-based 80, computer-based 213, paper-based: 550 or iBT Home Edition: 80
Cambridge: B2 (First), C1 (Advanced) or C2 (Proficiency)

Exemptions

You are exempted from proving proficiency in English if you have:

• a Dutch havo, vwo or mbo-4 diploma
• a German Abitur or a Fachhochschulreife with final exam in English
• an International Baccalaureate (IB)
• a European Baccalaureate with English as the medium of instruction, or if you have taken English as a final exam subject
• a diploma granting admission, obtained in the United States, Canada, Australia, Great Britain or Ireland, the language of instruction being English
• passed one of the exams on this list(opens in new tab)

Windesheim looks at each application on an individual basis. We will consider qualifications from any country and measure them against the Dutch equivalents.

List of accepted diploma's

We evaluate your diploma after you have submitted your application through Studielink and have uploaded readable copies of your diploma and final transcript. We accept documents in Dutch, English or German. If your diploma is written in another language, you will need to enclose a certified translation (in Dutch, English or German).

English language requirements

If you are not a native English speaker, you will need to show that you have an adequate knowledge of written and spoken English. Please see the next section for all details. 

Mathematics requirement

You need to provide evidence that your maths proficiency is at a sufficient level. Please see the next section for details.

Make sure your profile allows you to start with Global Project and Change Management. In any case, a pass in English and mathematics is required. Do you miss one or more required subjects? Then you can do a deficiency test with us, so that you and Windesheim can be sure that your knowledge of that subject is at a sufficient level.

Havo

Vwo

Mbo

You can start this programme with an mbo-4 diploma and an average grade of 7.5. In addition, you must prove that you have proficiency in English at level B2 (or international equivalent). Your mathematics should be at havo-level. This will be tested at Windesheim.

If your average grade cannot be calculated, you need to provide evidence of above-average performance, e.g. a reference from your school.

We only accept a full mbo-diploma, not separate certificates.

In some situations, if you are 21 or older and do not meet the prior education requirement, you can still be admitted after passing a 21+ entrance examination. The 21+ entrance examination at Windesheim University of Applied Sciences includes amongst others an ability test. The test mainly appeals to insight and aptitude. 

If you live in the Netherlands, please check the information on our Dutch website(opens in new tab). If you live abroad, please contact our admissions committee(opens in new tab).

If you are not a native English speaker, you will need to show that you have an adequate knowledge of written and spoken English before you begin your studies. Please note that we do not accept language tests/certificates that are older than 2 years.

Qualifications we accept

IELTS: (academic) with an overall score of 6.5, and at least 6.5 for writing and reading.
TOEFL: internet-based 90 (subscore reading: 19 writing: 24), computer-based 233, paper-based: 577 or iBT Home Edition: 90
Cambridge: B2 (First), C1 (Advanced) or C2 (Proficiency)
Pearson: 61 minimum, CEFR B2-C2 required
LanguageCert: 7.0 and above CEFR B2-C2 required

Exemptions

You are exempted from proving proficiency in English if you have:

• a Dutch havo or vwo diploma with a pass in English
• a German Abitur or a Fachhochschulreife with a final exam and pass in English
• an International Baccalaureate (IB)
• a European Baccalaureate with English as the medium of instruction, or if you have taken English as a final exam subject
• a diploma granting admission, obtained in the United States, Canada, Australia, Great Britain or Ireland, the language of instruction being English
• passed one of the exams on this list(opens in new tab)

You need to provide evidence that your maths proficiency is at a sufficient level. If you have a havo or vwo diploma (or equivalent), you need to have a pass for maths. Otherwise, you need to provide evidence that your proficiency is at an equivalent level.

Mathematics test

If you didn't finish your final year of high school with a pass for mathematics, we will ask you to do a math test. With a pass for this test, you will also be accepted.