University admission in Europe

For almost all programmes you apply through Studielink – the national enrolment portal. Some institutions have their own procedure for international applicants, so check the programme's website.

Bachelor's deadlines:

• 15 January (11:59 pm) – programmes with a limited number of places (numerus fixus),
• 1 May (11:59 pm) – all other bachelor's and associate degree programmes. If you apply through Studielink by this date and meet the requirements, you have the right to be admitted and to take part in the study choice check (studiekeuzecheck). After 1 May some programmes still accept applications, but without this guarantee.

Institutions may set their own, earlier deadlines – always check them. For master's programmes each programme sets its own rules and deadlines.

After you register in Studielink, the institution will ask for documents: your school leaving certificate with grades and proof of language skills.

If you come from outside the EU/EEA, apply early: your institution applies for your residence permit (and entry visa, if you need one) only after you have been admitted, and many institutions set earlier deadlines for applicants who need a visa.