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Our application procedures

Breda University of Applied Sciences has various application procedures. 

All applications for degree programmes at BUas start with submitting an application in Studielink, the national portal for higher education in the Netherlands. Your enrolment becomes official once you have:

  • Completed the entire application procedure
  • Submitted your diploma and required documents
  • Paid the tuition fee

Important: Make sure to apply before your programme's deadline.

Apply for a programme

Detailed application steps

A detailed description of the procedure and follow-up steps can be found on the 'Application (and selection)' page of your chosen degree programme.

Bachelor's programmes with direct admission

Students who meet all entry requirements will be admitted to these programmes:

Select your degree programme from the list above for the complete procedure

Application period: 1 October - 31 August 

  • Deadline for guaranteed placement: 1 May
  • Non-EU/EEA applicants: 1 May (strict deadline)
  • EU/EEA applicants: Applications accepted until 31 August (subject to availability) 

💡 Tip: The earlier you apply, the sooner you'll have clarity and time to prepare. 

What happens after 1 May? 

  • EU/EEA applicants: You can apply until 31 August. BUas will assess whether admission is still possible based on available capacity. Please note: study choice advice becomes binding after 1 May.
  • Non-EU/EEA applicants: Applications after 1 May cannot be considered due to visa processing requirements. 
  1. Submit your application via Studielink
  2. Upload required documents for verification via My Online Application
  3. Complete the online Study Choice Check
  4. Attend the online Meet & Greet session (recommended)

Bachelor's programmes – Admission based on selection

Students are selected based on additional admission requirements defined by the programme management:

→ Select your degree programme from the list above for the complete procedure

  • Application deadline: 1 May via Studielink
  • Complete your application: 2 May, 5 PM CET via My Online Application 

⚠️ Important: All deadlines are strict for selection-based programmes.

Tip: Don't wait until 1 May! For most programmes, it’s possible to take part in a selection round early in the year. This gives you clarity about your admission status sooner. 

Check your programme page for early selection dates.

  1. Submit your application via Studielink
  2. Upload required documents for verification via My Online Application
  3. Take part in the selection procedure

Masters programmes

All master's programmes at BUas include an admission interview. Meeting the entry requirements is essential to qualify for the programme, but admission is confirmed after a successful interview with the programme team. The interview allows us to assess your motivation, relevant experience, and fit with the programme.

Interview format: Online or on-campus (30-45 minutes) 

Topics: Your background, motivation, experience, and career goals

Tip: Some programmes offer early interview rounds. 

EU applications: Make sure you apply before the deadline of 15 August.

Non-EU applicants: 1 June is a strict deadline 

  1. Submit your application via Studielink
  2. Upload required documents for verification via My Online Application
  3. Admission interview

Pre-master's programmes

The Pre-master Leisure and Tourism Studies programme:

  • Students who meet the entry requirements will be admitted.
  • Application deadline: - 1 May: Guaranteed placement if you meet all requirements
  • After 1 May: BUas will decide on admission based on available capacity
  • Non-EU/EEA: 1 May is a strict deadline

→ Select this degree programme for the complete procedure

The Strategic Business Management and Marketing  programme has selection-based admission. To start this programme, you need to be selected based on additional requirements.

→ Select this degree programme for the complete procedure