We accept a range of qualifications from across the world. In addition to obtain - or expecting to obtain - one of the qualifications listed below, you are required to complete the Study Check. Please note: the diplomas listed below do not automatically grant you admission. Inholland needs to formally validate your documents to make sure you meet all the requirements.
International Baccalaureate
High school diploma
General Certificate of Secondary Education
Abitur or Fachhochschulreife
Equivalent international diploma
Havo-diploma (profiles E&M, N&G and C&M always admissible, N&T only admissible with Economie or M&O)
Vwo-diploma
Mbo-diploma level 4
In case you have a HAVO diploma N&T without economie or M&O, you can enrol for a deficiency test
IELTS: 6.0 or higher
TOEFL internet-based: overall score of 80
Cambridge certificate: CEA, CPE or FCE overall score C (169-172
Havo/vwo: pass for English
Mbo-4
Inholland formally validates your documents to make sure all requirements set out by the study programme are met. If you would like to apply, please send us copies of your diploma and your final transcript. These can be in Dutch, English, German, French or Spanish. If your diploma is issued in another language, please enclose a certified translation in that specific language. It'll take time to evaluate all documents so kindly send them at your earliest convenience.
Questions? Feel free to contact the Student Administration.
Compare your international qualification to the Dutch degree standard
If English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of your English proficiency. Students from countries other than the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand need one of the following qualifications:
IELTS: average score of 6
TOEFL internet-based: overall score of 80
Cambridge certificate: CEA, CPE or FCE overall score C (169-172)
Dutch diploma: pass for English on final havo or vwo exam, or the mbo-4 intake test English.
As an inclusive university we recognise that applicants who have been out of education for some time may not have the formal qualifications required for entry to a programme.
By passing the 21+ test, you can still be admitted if you do not meet the minimum entrance requirements and are ages 21 or above. The test is designed to verify that you do have the adequate knowledge and skills to complete bachelor's programme.
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