Admission criteria
To be admitted to the ESP programme you need to have completed secondary education equivalent to the Dutch VWO level and strong written and verbal English communications skills. Because there are only 100 study places, the admission procedure includes a selection day.
Secondary education
You need to have completed secondary education equivalent to the Dutch VWO level. See the Nuffic website for details(opens in new window).
English language requirements
ESP is taught entirely in English. Therefore, you will need to have strong written and verbal English communications skills. This means an English language proficiency of 6.5 score or higher at the IELTS test.
Selection procedure
Because there are only 100 study places, the admission procedure for ESP includes a selection day.
Do your expectations match ours?
You are:
- Disciplined, motivated and focused.
- Experienced and able to work independently.
- Ready for a demanding, high-level programme.
- Eager to work with others.
- Determined to become a care provider.
- Comfortable in an international setting.
- Excited about internships abroad.
- Interested in the human body, movement and function.
- Interested in medical subjects.
- Motivated to join practical, hands-on classes.
- Educated in biology, physics, maths and chemistry.
Credential Evaluation
If you studied outside the Netherlands, send your diploma and academic records with your application. The admissions office will review them after you apply. Visit our credential evaluation page for more information.