Admission requirements
Great that you have decided to apply for the Global Responsibility & Leadership!
Since GRL is a small-scale, intensive bachelor degree, there are a few steps that you should keep in mind when applying.
Make sure to carefully read the information regarding the steps of the application process and the required documents. If you have any questions or need help, you can contact us using the channels below:
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Email: ucf-grl@rug.nl
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Phone: +31(0)6 15 54 84 41
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WhatsApp: Message via WhatsApp
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Schedule (online) call: You Can Book Me
This page contains information about the secondary school diploma and English language requirements you need to meet in order to apply. For more information about the application and selection procedure, please visit the relevant page.
The Early Bird application deadline is 15 January 2026 and the final application deadline is 1 May 2026. The faster you apply, the sooner you will hear back from us: we aim to inform you of your status within 4 to 8 weeks after you completed your application. Apply early!
There are two important admission requirements: your secondary school diploma and your English language proficiency.
Please note: as of 2023, Maths A or B (or their international equivalent) is no longer a requirement for this programme.
1. Secondary School Diploma
You are required to have successfully obtained a secondary school diploma which allows entry to an academic university. Therefore, you need to obtain a Dutch VWO diploma or an international equivalent. It is also possible to apply with a Dutch HBO (University of Applied Sciences) propedeuse or a colloquium doctum.
If you are applying with a non-Dutch diploma and you haven't graduated yet, you need to provide us with a Statement of Enrolment along with the other required application documents. Please download the document via Statement of enrolment website and ask your highschool officials to fill it out.
Below see international equivalents to Dutch pre-university:
2. English requirements
As the GRL programme is fully taught and assessed in English, students are required to demonstrate their English skills when applying.
You are exempt from proving your English proficiency if you...
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Are a native speaker and have completed your entire secondary education in one of the following countries: USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia or Canada (English secondary education)
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Have already completed an entire Bachelor's degree programme in one of the following countries: USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, or Canada (English secondary education)
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Scored a minimum final grade of 7 for English on a Dutch VWO diploma
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Obtained a Dutch HBO Propaedeutic diploma taught and assessed in English
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Obtain(ed) an International Baccalaureate diploma, with English as the medium of instruction
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Obtain(ed) an European Baccalaureate diploma from a European School or one of the Accredited European Schools and have (completed) English as final exam subject as L1 or L2
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Have obtained the German Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife with a grade of 10 for the English eA/LK/LF.
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Apply with at least 3 GCE A2-level certificates from an accredited British examination board
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Obtain(ed) the French Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) section Britannique / Anglais
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Obtain(ed) the South African National Senior certificate with IEB Advanced Programme certificate in English with 55% or more.
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If you do not fall under one of the exemptions, you are required to complete an English language test.
Accepted English tests and grades for UCF
Accepted tests and minimum scores
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TOEFL iBT*
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90 overall, min. 18 on section scores |
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IELTS (Academic) |
6.5 overall, min. 6.0 on section scores** |
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Cambridge C1/CAE or
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Grade A, B or C |
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LanguageCert Academic
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70 overall, min. 65 in every category
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Pearson PTE Academic
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66 overall, min. 62 in Reading and Writing, and 54 in Listening and Speaking
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Validity of tests
Keep in mind that IELTS, LanguageCert, Pearson PTE, and TOEFL certificates are only valid for 2 years. Cambridge certificates do not have limited validity.
* TOEFL MyBest Scores are not considered in the Admissions procedure.
** We do not accept IELTS Online certificates.
In case you haven't taken one of our accepted English tests yet, or think this is not necessary for you, then please indicate this with your online application. In case it is required for you to take a test, you will be informed about this in the decision letter.
Your next step is to upload the selection documents. See Application procedure!
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