Minors
It's time to choose your minor and find something that really suits you! But how do you start your selection process and make the right choice? We are here to help you.
Choose your minor
At BUas you can choose from 23 minors with different subjects. All minors are accessible to both BUas students and students from another government-funded college or university.
How to apply?
You can choose this minor if you study at BUas, but students from other higher education institutes are also warmly invited to join. This makes for a diverse and inspiring classroom!
- How to apply: BUas students
Would you like to take a minor at BUas? If so, please register via Osiris. You can indicate two preferences. The application period for the 2027–2028 academic year can be found on the Minor Desk page on the BUas Portal. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If a minor has a selection procedure, this will be stated in the entry requirements on this page.
A minor outside BUas
Would you like to take a minor at another university of applied sciences or research university? If so, the application procedure will change with the launch of eduXchange. You’ll be able to find out exactly how it works on the Minor Desk page on the BUas Portal as soon as possible. Any questions? Just send an email to [email protected].
- How to apply: non-BUas students
From the 2027–2028 academic year onwards, applying for a minor at BUas will need to be done via eduXchange. This is a new platform where you can find and apply for minors offered by universities of applied sciences and research universities.
When can you apply?
You can apply from 15 February 2027 at the earliest. We will post the exact application period and the full step-by-step guide on this page as soon as they are known.Not all institutions will be using eduXchange straight away. The application process may therefore vary depending on the institution where you are studying. You will also find details of this in the step-by-step guide which we will post in due time.
Want to find out more now?
On this page, you’ll find the subject content, entry requirements and dates for the minor. For some minors, places are limited or there is a selection process. Be sure to check with your own degree programme in good time to see if you’re eligible to take the minor.
Any questions? Just send an email to [email protected].
External minor in the Netherlands
If you are considering taking an external minor in the Netherlands, it is important to consider the following issues:
- You need permission from your academy's board of examiners and the other educational institution to participate in an external minor.
- The application period for an external minor varies per minor/institution. Please inform yourself in good time via www.kiesopmaat.nl.
- A minor consists of 30 ECTS credits and will have to be completed in its entirety. Failure to complete an external minor in its entirety will result in study delay.
- If you apply for a minor not covered by the Kies Op Maat programme, the timeline and procedure will be different. You will also have to pay extra tuition fees.
You can apply for an external minor via the website of Kies Op Maat: www.kiesopmaat.nl (the website is also in English and German). When you have successfully completed the external minor, you will receive a certificate from the institution at which you took the external minor. You are responsible for sending this certificate to the board of examiners so that we at BUas can process your results.
Minor abroad
If you would like to go abroad during your fourth year, there is the possibility to follow a minor abroad. For more information, you can consult the portal:
Education > Going abroad > Minor Desk > Going abroad
If you have any questions about this topic, please contact [email protected]