Apply for a MSc Programme

Graduates with a degree from one of the following degree programmes and universities are considered to have sufficient knowledge and skills and will be admitted to the Master’s degree programme in Astronomy on that basis:

• BSc Astronomy, University of Groningen

• BSc Physics, University of Groningen

• BSc Applied Physics, University of Groningen

• BSc Astronomy, Leiden University

• BSc Physics, Leiden University

• BSc Physics & Astronomy, University of Amsterdam/Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

• BSc Physics & Astronomy, Radboud University

• BSc Natuur- en sterrenkunde/Physics and Astronomy, Utrecht University

Students with a background in a physics or related bachelor’s degree programme and interested in pursuing a master’s degree programme in Astronomy are encouraged to apply as well. The Board of Admissions of Astronomy 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.

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.

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:

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

After the admissions board 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 admissions board 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 degree 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).