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This page outlines the step-by-step process for completing your application to the Master's programme Astronomy. Please read this information thoroughly before starting your application.

All candidates have to file an admission request via the FSE Application form, fill in the checklist and upload the requested documents before 1 May.

When you are not sure about admissibllity or what to do please contact admissionsupport.fse@rug.nl for guidance.

1. Admission Procedure

Am I admissible?

The Artificial Intelligence Master programme has a selection procedure. This means that an applicant must both meet the admission requirements and successfully complete a selection procedure in order to be admitted to the programme.

2. Application Procedure

Application timeline

  • Deadline May 1st
  • October ...
  • Early application

Your steps to take:

2A. Submit your application in Studielink

Please register in Studielink for the (Pre-) Master’s programme (including the master track if available). Please make sure you meet the payment obligations before the starting date (single payment or in instalments).

Please note; In case you would like to start with a Pre-master's programme, please make sure you register for the Pre-master's programme instead of the Master's degree programme in Studielink. If you have questions on how to register in Studielink, please contact us.

2B. Hand in your application file

All candidates with Dutch qualifications have to file an admission request via the FSE Application form, and upload the following documents before 1 May (start 1 September):

• ID card or passport

• Diploma of relevant Bachelor’s degree programme (if possible); or if the diploma is not yet obtained, a document containing a description + planning of the remaining course units in the programme

• Official transcript of records

• Proof of English language proficiency

• Curriculum Vitae

After candidates have filed their admission request, applications will be processed in the following way:

For holders of a Dutch BSc diploma:

1. Admission Support FSE compiles the individual selection file

2. Admission Support FSE submits the individual selection file to the Admission Board of the individual programme

For holders of a non-Dutch BSc diploma:

1. You upload documents in de Progress Portal

2. Admissions Office validates individual Bachelor’s degree diploma

3. Admissions Office submits the individual admission file to Admission Support FSE

4. Admission Support FSE submits the individual admission file to the Admission Board of the individual programme

3. What to expect next?

You will recieve the decision letter within 6 weeks after application by email.

(Conditional) Admission

information about (conditional) admission

Rejection

Rejection

Pre-master

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Appeal

If you disagree with a decision, you can lodge a complaint, objection or appeal. Complaints, objections and appeals can be submitted to the Central Portal for the Legal Protection of Student Rights (CLRS).

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