Application and selection procedure
International applicants
The Applied Data Science & Artificial Intelligence programme admits a maximum of 125 students each year through a selection procedure.
Make sure you apply before the deadline of 1 May, and to complete your application in My Online Application before 2 May, 5 PM CET.
Don't wait until the last moment! The final deadline to submit your assessment is 15 May, 23:39 PM CET. The earlier you register and submit your assignment, the sooner you will know where you stand – useful when organising things like housing, student funding, and your work schedule.
To submit your application, you need a DigiD. Don’t have one yet? Make sure to request it on time. It takes five working days.
Application steps
- Step 1. Submit your application via Studielink
You are required to apply via Studielink, the platform for enrolment in higher education programmes in the Netherlands. You can track the status of your application on your personal Studielink page and in the progress overview in My Online Application.
- Step 2. Apply via My Online Application
After submitting your application in Studielink, you will receive an email inviting you to complete your application in My Online Application. This must be done by 2 May, 5 PM CET.
In My Online Application, you'll be asked to answer additional questions (e.g., about your English proficiency) and upload the following documents:
- Curriculum vitae (resume)
- ID / Passport
- Secondary school diploma with grade list and translation (if not in English, French, German, or Dutch), or your most recent grade list if you haven’t yet received your diploma.
You can track the status of your application in My Online Application.
- Step 3. Take part in the selection procedure
Part 1 - Online intake-assessment: Portfolio/intake assignment
You can already view the instructions for the portfolio assignment here.
Please note! These are the instructions for the portfolio assignment. The template needed for this will be provided after your application via Studielink has been processed and (conditionally) approved.
The deadline to submit the portfolio assignment is 15 May 2026. After submission, your assignment will be assessed. If it meets the required criteria, you will be invited for an interview. Completing the portfolio assignment requires some time, so we advise you to start as soon as possible.
Part 2: Online interview
Once your assessment is complete and has received a positive evaluation, you will receive an invitation for an interview. The interview will be conducted in English and will take place online. Interviews are scheduled monthly starting from January 2026.
Result
Within 10 working days of your intake interview, you will be informed about whether you have been admitted to the programme or not. Resubmission of your assignment is not possible, even if you do not receive an interview invitation.- Step 4. Complete your enrolment: payment of tuition fee
In order to finalise your enrolment, you will need to confirm your digital authorisation or arrange payment of your tuition fee. More information can be found here. This will be possible from early May. You can expect an email with a request to enter your payment details via your ‘To do’ list in Studielink.
We will stay in touch
Throughout the application and selection process, Breda University of Applied Sciences will communicate with you via email. Please keep an eye on your inbox and (and spam folder) make sure to read and respond to any instructions.
If you still have questions on the application or selection procedure, please have a look at the frequently asked questions below or contact us via [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- Do I have to wait until I have my final exam grades?
No. You can apply and participate in the selection process while still taking your exam. We ask for your most recent list of grades; you will submit your final diploma later.
- What if I submit my assignment too late?
Submissions received after 15 May will not be considered for this year’s selection. If you encounter any issues, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
- What if I register after 1 May?
This isn't possible. You can register again for the next academic year starting 1 October.
- Will I have a better chance of getting admitted if I submit the assignment earlier?
No, you don't have a better chance of getting admitted if you complete your portfolio assignment and schedule your interview earlier. However, if you're admitted early, you do have more time to prepare for your start at BUas.
- Can I participate in multiple intake rounds?
No, you can only participate in one intake round. So make sure your assignment documents are in order when you submit them. If you're not selected, you can try again next year.