Apply for a MSc Programme

If you hold one of the following Bachelor’s degrees, you are considered to have sufficient knowledge and skills and will be admitted to the Master’s programme in Astronomy.

• Astronomy (University of Groningen)

• Physics (University of Groningen)

• Applied Physics (University of Groningen)

• Astronomy (Leiden University)

• Physics (Leiden University)

• Physics & Astronomy (University of Amsterdam/Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)

• Physics & Astronomy (Radboud University)

• Natuur- en Sterrenkunde/Physics and Astronomy (Utrecht University)

If you have unconditional access to the Master's programme, you do not have submit an admisson request, you may simply register in Studielink for the Master's programme.

Students with a background in a Physics or related Bachelor’s programme and interested in pursuing the Master's programme are encouraged to apply as well. The Board of Admissions will assess the application and decides whether the applicant has sufficient background to register for the programme, possibly after following an individually determined Pre-master’s programme.

Depending on the previous education of an applicant, there is the possibility to follow a tailored Pre-master’s programme, up to a maximum of 60 ECTS, which facilitates entry into the Master's programme Astronomy. Admission to this Pre-master’s programme is determined on an individual base by the Board of Admissions, which also designs the programme's content.

You can apply for a Pre-master's programme by submitting an admission request.

Please register in Studielink for the (Pre-) Master’s programme (including the 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 programme in Studielink. If you have questions on how to register in Studielink, please contact us.

To file an application for admission to the (Pre-)Master's programme, you need to upload the following documents in the application process which is described below.

Please note; the documents should be subitted as PDF-files and in English. Other formats and languages will not be taken into consideration!
The maximum file-size is 5 MB. If it is not possible to crop your PDF file to < 5 MB, please contact us.

1. Educational history.
2. Overview completed courses.
3. Copy of Bachelor’s degree or official statement of graduation, or if you have not obtained one yet, a document containing a description + planning of the remaining course units in your Bachelor's programme.
4. The completely filled-in checklist for the Master's programme Astronomy.

After the Board of Admissions has assessed your admission request you will receive an (conditional) admission letter within six weeks.

When you have not yet obtained your Bachelor's degree you will receive a conditional admission letter.

After you have submitted your admission request the Board of Admissions will assess your file. You will receive an admission decision letter within six weeks. When the board has determined that your educational background or allignment with the Master's programme is insufficient you wil receive a rejection letter.

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).