You have to be at least 21 when the programme starts. Based on an assessment, we will determine whether you are qualified to take part in the selection procedure.

Fot the bachelor's programmes with selection 

• Applied Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
• Creative Business
• Creative Media and Game Technologies
• Hotel Management

the 21+ assessment means that you will do a computer-based test. The capability test measures your mathematical and linguistic skills as well as your spatial aptitude. Its outcome will help us determine whether you are able to handle the academic demands of a study programme at higher professional education level. 

The results will determine whether you are allowed to participate in the selection procedure and whether you are allowed to enroll. If you meet the minimum requirements (5 out of 9 points for the ability test), you will be invited to participate in the selection procedure. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you will unfortunately not be allowed to participate in the selection procedure.

Costs

The fee for the 21+ assesment is € 150.

When

5 February and 16 April 2026:

• Applied Data Science & Artificial Intelligence
• Creative Business
• Creative Media and Game Technologies

5 February, 16 April and 21 May 2026:

• Hotel Management

Validity of test result

If you have passed the 21+ assessment, this result is valid for 2 years and only at Breda University of Applied Sciences. If you have not passed the 21+ assessment, you cannot resit the 21+ assessment, but can participate again next year.

Application

Applicants who wish to take part in this assessment test, first need to apply for the programme of choice via Studielink, after which additional questions need to be answered in My online application. Based on this information, our admissions officers will assess if a 21+ is required and is so, information about the 21+ assessment will be provided (this document). Note that next to the 21+ assessment, sufficient English test results are required for admission. 

More information on our English language requirements and the accepted tests and scores can be found below. The application deadline can be found in your application process. 

English language requirements

• Cambridge English Qualification: B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency). Minimum score of 169 (overall and speaking)
• IELTS Academic: Minimum score of 6.0 (overall and speaking)
• TOEFL iBT: iBT Minimum score of 80 (overall), 20 (speaking)
• Pearson PTE Academic: Minimum score of 61 (overall and speaking)
• LanguageCert Academic: Minimum score of 65 (overall and speaking)

Please note: All tests must be taken at an official test centre.

If you wish to apply for a 21+ assessment, you need to contact Student Office via [email protected] In this e-mail, you indicate that you do not meet the prior education requirements and would like to take a 21+ assessment. They will inform about the further procedure.