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About this programme

Physiotherapy helps people recover from physical problems. Do you want to help others and are you ready to work hard? Then the European School of Physiotherapy (ESP) is the right choice for you. ESP is an intensive 3-year honours programme, after which you receive a Bachelor’s degree.

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Why study at the European School of Physiotherapy?

Programme structure

The European School of Physiotherapy study programme lasts 3 years. You follow theoretical and practical courses, clinical internships and research projects. Each course links knowledge, skills and attitude goals to patient cases. This way you integrate all aspects into your professional behaviour.

Students about the ESP programme
Year 1

In year 1 you complete all courses. The main goal is to give you a clear impression of the programme and the profession. You finish the year with a clinical internship in the summer.

Year 2

In year 2 you work on large research projects in groups. You also follow theoretical and practical courses in more depth. Two internships give you the chance to apply your knowledge and skills in different settings.

Year 3

In year 3 you complete a minor, a professional assignment project (thesis) and your final internship. You also follow special courses. The programme finishes with an official graduation ceremony.

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Admission

Secondary education

To be admitted to ESP you need to have completed secondary education equivalent to Dutch VWO level and have strong written and verbal English skills. This means an English language proficiency of 6.5 score or higher at the IELTS test.

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Study load

40 hours per week

The ESP programme is demanding. In the first year you have 24 contact hours per week. Next to that, you spend about 29 hours on projects, research, assignments and self-study for classes or exams.

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Tuition

Tuition fees and expenses

If you meet the statutory criteria, you pay the statutory tuition fee of €3,601 per year. If you do not meet these criteria, you pay the institutional tuition fee of €11,279 per year. Both rates apply only to ESP students.

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Why the European School of Physiotherapy?

  • Programme of excellence – ESP is an official honours programme
  • Personal and intensive learning – you study in small groups and get high quality education.
  • Extended family – your connection with ESP starts before your studies and continues after graduation.
  • International classroom – you study with classmates from all over the world.
  • Amsterdam – one of Europe’s most vibrant cities is home to this honours programme.
Discover the benefits of ESP

For whom?

  • You have an international mindset.
  • Your work ethic is open and caring.
  • You have your mind made up and know what you want.
  • With everything you do, you like to get started right away.