Erasmus University College

Admission Requirements

Erasmus University College (EUC) welcomes applicants that are academically strong, highly motivated, and internationally oriented. We strive for a diverse international classroom with excellent academic performance. We evaluate applicants holistically, focusing not only on academic track record but also on motivation for the programme and international background.

Motivation Letter and Curriculum Vitae

We would like to hear from you why you are motivated to study at EUC. In your motivation letter, you can clarify why you feel that EUC is the right place for you, so that we can find out if you are the kind of student that we are looking for. 

Your motivation letter (max. 700 words, in English) must provide us with answers to the following questions:

  • Why do you want to study Liberal Arts & Sciences?
  • Why do you want to study at EUC as opposed to another university college?
  • Why does problem-based learning appeal to you?
  • In what way does an internationally oriented education fit your profile?
  • How will you contribute to the EUC community?
  • What makes you an excellent candidate?

Your curriculum vitae (in English) allows you to give us an idea of your educational background, your work experience, and your hobbies and interests.

Secondary School Diploma

You are admissible to our programme if you have obtained or will obtain a VWO diploma or a foreign equivalent to the VWO diploma (for example, International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate, German Abitur, or British A Levels). Additionally, since a number of our courses cover mathematics and statistics, mathematics proficiency is vital for success in our programme. Further, since our programme is completely taught in English, English language proficiency is a strict requirement.

The list below shows the requirements for your secondary school diploma. If your diploma is not on the list, then don’t hesitate to contact our Admissions Officer, Bertien Kuiper, as you may still be admissible. If you don't meet the requirements, then there are several tests that you can take to demonstrate that you do meet the requirements:

  • EUC mathematics test : you can take this test if you don't meet the mathematics requirement. Required score: passing grade. You will receive more information about the EUC mathematics test after you have submitted your application.

  • English language proficiency test: you can take one of four tests if you don't meet the English requirement. Required scores:

    TOEFL-iBT: 100 with minimum subscores of 20
    IELTS Academic: 7,0 with minimum subscores of 6,0
    CPE or CAE: minimum overall score of 185

  • SAT or ACT: you can take one of these tests if you don't meet our average grade requirement AND/OR our mathematics requirement. Minimum scores:

    SAT: minimum total score of 1170 with minimum section score of 570 for Math
    ACT: minimum composite score of 27 with minimum score of 27 for Mathematics
    SAT/ACT scores older than 2 years are no longer considered valid by EUC.

Please note that the abovementioned minimum scores do not automatically qualify you for selection to the programme. The scores are merely guidelines. We evaluate applications holistically and on an individual basis. 

Admission requirements per High School Diploma

    • Average grade

      Mathematics

      English

      Minimum average grade of 7,0 for EM and CM profiles

      OR

      Minimum average grade of 7,0 for NT and NG profiles

      Minimum grade of 7,0 for Wiskunde A

      OR

      Minimum grade of 5,5 for Wiskunde B (Wiskunde C is insufficient)

      Minimum grade of 7,0 

    • Average grade

      Mathematics

      English

      60 EC, obtained within 12 months of starting

      AND

      Minimum average grade of 8,0

      Minimum grade of 5,5 for EUC mathematics test

      Minimum grade of 8 on final grade list HAVO

      AND

      Minimum TOEFL score of 100 with minimum subscores of 20

      OR

      Minimum IELTS score of 7,0 with minimum subscores of 6,0

      OR

      Minimum CPE score of 185

      OR

      Minimum CAE score of 185

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Minimum of 30 points (excluding TOK, EE, and CAS)

      Minimum grade of 5 for Math Studies

      OR

      Minimum grade of 4 for Mathematics Standard Level

      OR

      Minimum grade of 4 for Mathematics Higher Level

      Minimum grade of 5 for English A Standard Level

      OR

      Minimum grade of 4 for English A Higher Level

      OR

      Minimum grade of 5 for English B Higher Level

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Minimum average grade of 7,0

      Minimum grade of 7,0

      Minimum grade of 7,0  for English as Language 1 or Language 2

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Minimum average grade of 3,0 

      At least 4 AP exams with minimum scores of 3 (including AP Calculus AB or BC)

      OR

      If you do not meet our AP requirement, then you can submit an SAT or an ACT and we will consider your application.

      Exempt *

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Minimum average grade of 7,0

      Minimum grade of 7,0

      Minimum grade of 7,0

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Minimum average grade of 2 (gut)

      Minimum grade of 2 (gut)

      Minimum grade of 2 (gut)

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Minimum average grade of 70

      Minimum average grade of 70 

      Minimum TOEFL score of 100 with minimum subscores of 20

      OR

      Minimum IELTS score of 7,0 with minimum subscores of 6,0

      OR

      Minimum CPE score of 185

      OR

      Minimum CAE score of 185

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Minimum average grade of 70

      Minimum grade of 5,5 for EUC mathematics test

      Wiskunde or Wetenschappen profile: exempt from EUC mathematics test, but a minimum grade of 70 is required

      Minimum grade of 70 

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      SAT: minimum total score of 1170 

      OR

      ACT: minimum composite score of 27 

      SAT Mathematics with a minimum score of 570 

      OR

      ACT Mathematics with a minimum score of 27
       

       

      Minimum TOEFL score of 100 with minimum subscores of 20

      OR

      Minimum IELTS score of 7,0 with minimum subscores of 6,0

      OR

      Minimum CPE score of 185

      OR

      Minimum CAE score of 185

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Minimum grades of A B B for three GCE A Level courses (including Mathematics)

      AND

      Minimum grades of A*-C for three (I)GCSE courses

      Mathematics at GCE A Level with a minimum grade of B

      OR

      Minimum grade of 5.5 for EUC mathematics test.

      Exempt *

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Minimum average grade of 5 

      Minimum grade of 5,5 for EUC mathematics test 

      Minimum TOEFL score of 100 with minimum subscores of 20

      OR

      Minimum IELTS score of 7,0 with minimum subscores of 6,0

      OR

      Minimum CPE score of 185

      OR

      Minimum CAE score of 185

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      SAT: minimum total score of 1170 

      OR

      ACT: minimum composite score of 27 

      SAT Mathematics with a minimum score of 570 

      OR

      ACT Mathematics with a minimum score of 27
       

      Minimum TOEFL score of 100 with minimum subscores of 20

      OR

      Minimum IELTS score of 7,0 with minimum subscores of 6,0

      OR

      Minimum CPE score of 185

      OR

      Minimum CAE score of 185

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      SAT: minimum total score of 1170 

      OR

      ACT: minimum composite score of 27 

      SAT Mathematics with a minimum score of 570 

      OR

      ACT Mathematics with a minimum score of 27

      Exempt

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Gaokao: minimum score of 525 (minimum score of 336 for applicants from Jiangsu, minimum score of 462 for applicants from Shanghai)

      AND

      SAT: minimum total score of 1170 

      OR

      ACT: minimum composite score of 27 

      SAT Mathematics with a minimum score of 570 

      OR

      ACT Mathematics with a minimum score of 27

      Minimum TOEFL score of 100 with minimum subscores of 20

      OR

      Minimum IELTS score of 7,0 with minimum subscores of 6,0

      OR

      Minimum CPE score of 185

      OR

      Minimum CAE score of 185

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Minimum average grade of 7,0 

      Minimum grade of 7,0

      Minimum grade of 7,0 

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Minimum average grade of 2 (chvalitebný) 

      Minimum grade of 5,5 for EUC mathematics test

      Minimum TOEFL score of 100 with minimum subscores of 20 

      OR

      Minimum IELTS score of 7,0 with minimum subscores of 6,0

      OR

      Minimum CPE score of 185

      OR

      Minimum CAE score of 185

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Minimum grade of 7 

      Minimum grade of 7 (level A or B)

      Minimum grade of 7

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Minimum average grade of 4 (B)

      Minimum grade of 5,5 for EUC mathematics test

      Minimum TOEFL score of 100 with minimum subscores of 20

      OR

      Minimum IELTS score of 7,0 with minimum subscores of 6,0

      OR

      Minimum CPE score of 185

      OR

      Minimum CAE score of 185

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Minimum average grade of 5 

      Minimum grade of 5 (short course is insufficient) 

      Minimum grade of 5

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Minimum average grade of 13 

      Minimum grade of 13

      Minimum TOEFL score of 100 with minimum subscores of 20

      OR

      Minimum IELTS score of 7,0 with minimum subscores of 6,0

      OR

      Minimum CPE score of 185

      OR

      Minimum CAE score of 185

      Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (Anglo-American and British sections): exempt from English language proficiency test, but a minimum grade of 13 is required

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Minimum average grade of 10 (before graduation)

      OR

      Minimum Durchschnittsnote of 1,8 (after graduation)

      Minimum grade of 10  

      Minimum grade of 10  

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Minimum average grade of 18 

      Minimum grade of 5,5 for EUC mathematics test

      Minimum TOEFL score of 100 with minimum subscores of 20

      OR

      Minimum IELTS score of 7,0 with minimum subscores of 6,0

      OR

      Minimum CPE score of 185

      OR

      Minimum CAE score of 185

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Minimum average grade of 3 (közepes) 

      Minimum grade of 5,5 for EUC mathematics test

      Minimum TOEFL score of 100 with minimum subscores of 20

      OR

      Minimum IELTS score of 7,0 with minimum subscores of 6,0

      OR

      Minimum CPE score of 185

      OR

      Minimum CAE score o 185

    • All India Senior School Certificate, Higher Secondary School Certificate, Indian School Certificate, & Intermediate Examination Certificate

      Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      SAT: minimum total score of 1170 

      OR

      ACT: minimum composite score of 27

      SAT Mathematics with a minimum score of 570 

      OR

      ACT Mathematics with a minimum score of 27

      Minimum TOEFL score of 100 with minimum subscores of 20

      OR

      Minimum IELTS score of 7,0 with minimum subscores of 6,0

      OR
      Minimum CPE score of 185

      OR

      Minimum CAE score of 185

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      SAT: minimum total score of 1170

      OR

      ACT: minimum composite score of 27

       

      SAT Mathematics with a minimum score of 570 

      OR

      ACT Mathematics with a minimum score of 27

       

      Minimum TOEFL score of 100 with minimum subscores of 20

      OR

      Minimum IELTS score of 7,0 with minimum subscores of 6,0

      OR

      Minimum CPE score of 185

      OR

      Minimum CAE score of 185

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Minimum of 32 credits

      AND

      SAT: minimum total score of 1170

      OR

      ACT: minimum composite score of 27

      SAT Mathematics with a minimum score of 570 

      OR

      ACT Mathematics with a minimum score of 27

      Minimum TOEFL score of 100 with minimum subscores of 20

      OR

      Minimum IELTS score of 7,0 with minimum subscores of 6,0

      OR

      Minimum CPE score of 185

      OR

      Minimum CAE score of 185

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Pre-2017:

      At least six subjects, two of which at Higher Level with minimum grades of A, B, or C

      AND

      Minimum average grade of B2

      From 2017 onwards:

      At least six subjects, two of which at Higher Level with minimum grades of 4

      AND

      Minimum average grade of 3

      Pre-2017:

      Minimum grade of B2 for Mathematics at Higher Level

      From 2017 onwards:

      Minimum grade of 3 for Mathematics at Higher Level 

      Exempt *

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      SAT: minimum total score of 1170 

      OR

      ACT: minimum composite score of 27

       

      SAT Mathematics with a minimum score of 570 

      OR

      ACT Mathematics with a minimum score of 27

       

      Minimum TOEFL score of 100 with minimum subscores of 20

      OR

      Minimum IELTS score of 7,0 with minimum subscores of 6,0

      OR
      Minimum CPE score of 185

      OR

      Minimum CAE score of 185

    • From a Liceo Classico, a Liceo Linguistico, or a Liceo Scientifico.

      Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Minimum average grade of 7 

      Minimum grade of 5,5 for EUC mathematics test

      Liceo Scientifico: exempt from EUC mathematics test, but a minimum grade of 7 is required

      Minimum TOEFL score of 100 with minimum subscores of 20

      OR

      Minimum IELTS score of 7,0 with minimum subscores of 6,0

      OR
      Minimum CPE score of 185

      OR

      Minimum CAE score of 185

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Minimum average grade of 7 

      Minimum grade of 5,5 for EUC mathematics test

      Minimum TOEFL score of 100 with minimum subscores of 20

      OR

      Minimum IELTS score of 7,0 with minimum subscores of 6,0

      OR

      Minimum CPE score of 185

      OR

      Minimum CAE score of 185

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Minimum average grade of 8 

      Minimum grade of 5,5 for EUC mathematics test

      Minimum TOEFL score of 100 with minimum subscores of 20

      OR

      Minimum IELTS score of 7,0 with minimum subscores of 6,0

      OR
      Minimum CPE score of 185

      OR

      Minimum CAE score of 185

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Minimum average grade of 44

      Minimum grade of 5,5 for EUC mathematics test

      Minimum TOEFL score of 100 with minimum subscores of 20

      OR

      Minimum IELTS score of 7,0 with minimum subscores of 6,0

      OR

      Minimum CPE score of 185

      OR

      Minimum CAE score of 185

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      SAT: minimum total score of 1170 

      OR

      ACT: minimum composite score of 27

       

      SAT Mathematics with a minimum score of 570 

      OR

      ACT Mathematics with a minimum score of 27

       

      Minimum TOEFL score of 100 with minimum subscores of 20

      OR

      Minimum IELTS score of 7,0 with minimum subscores of 6,0

      OR

      Minimum CPE score of 185

      OR

      Minimum CAE score of 185

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      SAT: minimum total score of 1170

      OR

      ACT: minimum composite score of 27

       

      SAT Mathematics with a minimum score of 570 

      OR

      ACT Mathematics with a minimum score of 27

       

      Minimum TOEFL score of 100 with minimum subscores of 20

      OR

      Minimum IELTS score of 7,0 with minimum subscores of 6,0

      OR
      Minimum CPE score of 185

      OR

      Minimum CAE score of 185

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Minimum average grade of 4 

      Minimum grade of 4 (S1+S2 OR R1 OR R1+R2)

       

      Minimum grade of 4 

    • From a general Lyceum

      Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Minimum average grade of 4 (dobry)

      Minimum grade of 5,5 for EUC mathematics test

      Minimum TOEFL score of 100 with minimum subscores of 20

      OR

      Minimum IELTS score of 7,0 with minimum subscores of 6,0

      OR

      Minimum CPE score of 185

      OR

      Minimum CAE score of 185

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Minimum average grade of 16 

      AND

      SAT: minimum total score of 1170 

      OR

      ACT: minimum composite score of 27

      Minimum grade of 16 for Mathematics

      AND

      SAT Mathematics with a minimum score of 570 

      OR

      ACT Mathematics with a minimum score of 27

      Minimum TOEFL score of 100 with minimum subscores of 20

      OR

      Minimum IELTS score of 7,0 with minimum subscores of 6,0

      OR

      Minimum CPE score of 185

      OR

      Minimum CAE score of 185

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Minimum average grade of 9 (noua)

      Minimum grade of 5,5 for EUC mathematics test

      Minimum TOEFL score of 100 with minimum subscores of 20

      OR

      Minimum IELTS score of 7,0 with minimum subscores of 6,0

      OR

      Minimum CPE score of 185

      OR

      Minimum CAE score of 185

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Minimum average grade of 4

      AND

      SAT: minimum total score of 1170

      OR

      ACT: minimum composite score of 27

      Minimum grade of 4 for Mathematics

      AND 

      SAT Mathematics with a minimum score of 570 

      OR

      ACT Mathematics with a minimum score of 27

      Minimum TOEFL score of 100 with minimum subscores of 20

      OR

      Minimum IELTS score of 7,0 with minimum subscores of 6,0

      OR

      Minimum CPE score of 185

      OR

      Minimum CAE score of 185

    •  From a Gymnázium

      Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Minimum average grade of 3 (dobrý)

      Minimum grade of 5,5 for EUC mathematics test

      Minimum TOEFL score of 100 with minimum subscores of 20

      OR

      Minimum IELTS score of 7,0 with minimum subscores of 6,0

      OR

      Minimum CPE score of 185

      OR

      Minimum CAE score of 185

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Minimum average grade of 3 (dobro)

      Minimum grade of 5,5 for EUC mathematics test

      Minimum TOEFL score of 100 with minimum subscores of 20

      OR

      Minimum IELTS score of 7,0 with minimum subscores of 6,0

      OR

      Minimum CPE score of 185

      OR

      Minimum CAE score of 185

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Minimum average grade of 5 

      AND

      SAT: minimum total score of 1170

      OR

      ACT: minimum composite score of 27

      Minimum grade of 5 for Mathematics

      AND

      SAT Mathematics with a minimum score of 570 

      OR

      ACT Mathematics with a minimum score of 27

      Exempt

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      SAT: minimum total score of 1170

      OR

      ACT: minimum composite score of 27

       

      SAT Mathematics with a minimum score of 570 

      OR

      ACT Mathematics with a minimum score of 27

       

      Minimum TOEFL score of 100 with minimum subscores of 20

      OR

      Minimum IELTS score of 7,0 with minimum subscores of 6,0

      OR

      Minimum CPE score of 185

      OR

      Minimum CAE score of 185

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Minimum average grade of 7,0

      Minimum grade of 7,0

      Minimum grade of 7,0

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Minimum grade of C

      Minimum grade of C (3B OR 3C)

       

      Minimum grade of C

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Minimum grade of 4,5

      Minimum grade of 4,5 

      Minimum TOEFL score of 100 with minimum subscores of 20

      OR

      Minimum IELTS score of 7,0 with minimum subscores of 6,0

      OR

      Minimum CPE score of 185

      OR

      Minimum CAE score of 185

      German-speaking part: exempt from English language proficiency test, but a minimum grade of 4,5 is required

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      Subject Competency Test

      AND

      SAT: minimum total score of 1170

      OR

      ACT: minimum composite score of 27

      SAT Mathematics with a minimum score of 570 

      OR

      ACT Mathematics with a minimum score of 27

       

      Minimum TOEFL score of 100 with minimum subscores of 20

      OR

      Minimum IELTS score of 7,0 with minimum subscores of 6,0

      OR

      Minimum CPE score of 185

      OR

      Minimum CAE score of 185

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      SAT: minimum total score of 1170 

      OR

      ACT: minimum composite score of 27

      SAT Mathematics with a minimum score of 570 

      OR

      ACT Mathematics with a minimum score of 27

      Minimum TOEFL score of 100 with minimum subscores of 20

      OR

      Minimum IELTS score of 7,0 with minimum subscores of 6,0

      OR

      Minimum CPE score of 185

      OR

      Minimum CAE score of 185

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      SAT: minimum total score of 1170

      OR

      ACT: minimum composite score of 27

      SAT Mathematics with a minimum score of 570 

      OR

      ACT Mathematics with a minimum score of 27

      Minimum TOEFL score of 100 with minimum subscores of 20

      OR

      Minimum IELTS score of 7,0 with minimum subscores of 6,0

      OR

      Minimum CPE score of 185

      OR

      Minimum CAE score of 185

    • Average gradeMathematicsEnglish

      SAT: minimum total score of 1170

      OR

      ACT: minimum composite score of 27

       

      SAT Mathematics with a minimum score of 570 

      OR

      ACT Mathematics with a minimum score of 27

       

      Minimum TOEFL score of 100 with minimum subscores of 20

      OR

      Minimum IELTS score of 7,0 with minimum subscores of 6,0

      OR

      Minimum CPE score of 185

      OR

      Minimum CAE score of 185

    * You are exempt from the English proficiency requirement if:

    • you are a native English speaker and your secondary school education is in English.

    OR

    • English was the language of instruction in your secondary school for at least two and a half years in Australia, Canada (with the exception of Quebec), Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, or Zimbabwe.