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.
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, your application will be automatically cancelled. 

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 e-mail studentenadministratie@windesheim.nl(opens in new tab).

Online form

After registering in Studielink, you'll receive an invitation to an online application form, specifically for this programme. In this form you can upload all the required documents.

❗Important: you have until 30 June to upload your documents.

The form includes a short personal statement (which we could refer to during your personal interview). This statement should include answers to questions like:

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

There are no right or wrong answers here!

Upload your documents

After the Matching Test, you can upload the following documents:

• Diploma and grade list (if not graduated, send your grades from the last two years) in Dutch, German or English (or an official translation). A pass in mathematics and English is required. Check the requirements.
• 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
• Curriculum Vitae
• Two references (one professional, one academic) which your lecturer, manager or counsellor needs to e-mail to admissions-whc@windesheim.nl(opens in new tab)
• Write an admission essay on one of the three subjects listed below. Your essay should be around 800 words (about two pages). Start by stating the subject you've chosen, and include a title and your name. Use specific examples to support your points and make your essay more engaging. Make sure your essay is well-written, grammatically correct, and error-free.

Essay topics

• What do you want to change (in the world) and how do you think you can contribute to this change?
• What is your understanding of sustainable development (relating to Sustainable Development Goals) and how does this connect to your ambition to make an impact in the world?
• Discuss a challenge you faced related to social or environmental issues and how you addressed it. 

Document requirements

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

Completed your application and had your educational level assessed (Phase 1)? If you are admissible, you will receive an invitation for an online selection day (Phase 2) within two weeks. On the selection day, you will take part in a group activity and a personal interview, both of which will be evaluated as part of the selection process. These selection days run from March 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 at the end of the month in which the interview has taken place. 

If accepted, it is important that you let us know if you accept our offer for a study placement at Global Project and Change Management, 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 8 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 have to meet certain conditions before your acceptance is confirmed. The condition(s) might be obtaining your diploma or meeting the required proficiency level in maths or English. If you are conditionally accepted but fail to meet the conditions before 1 July, you cannot start the programme.

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. If you are not able to provide us with one of each, you can also hand in two academic or two professional recommendations.

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