![Studenten lachend achter een computer](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/header_slider_default/public/studenten-aan-het-werk3.jpg?h=25f502c3&itok=JFl-nbls) # Admission requirements

 

 

 

 ## Are you eligible for Bachelor of Science Leisure Studies?

  
Would you like to apply and do you have **a non-Dutch prior education**? Please check the admission requirements below to see if you are eligible. Do you have a diploma from a Dutch education institution (diplomas from the ABC- & SSS Islands not included)? See if you meet the [admission requirements for Dutch students.](https://www.buas.nl/studeren-bij/opleidingen/bachelor-science-leisure-studies/toelatingsvoorwaarden)

 

 

 

 

 

 

               ![Student zit aan tafel achter haar laptop te werken](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/19_7_card_xl/public/2025-06/Student%20met%20laptop.jpg?h=f2fcf546&itok=MkzD_gZg) ### Your level of education

You can be admitted to the programme with:

- An International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma
- An European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
- Another secondary or high school diploma that equals the Dutch vwo diploma (such as Abitur in Germany)
- A professional bachelor's diploma or propaedeutic certificate



 

 



 

              ![Vier studenten zitten op een bankje buiten op de BUas campus](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/19_7_card_xl/public/2025-06/4%20studenten%20op%20een%20bankje.jpg?h=ec5ef64f&itok=nOA-5BXC) ### English language requirements

You will also be required to demonstrate **sufficient results on one of these tests**:

- **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.

Exemptions from taking the English testYou do not need to submit an English test if:

- You graduated from Dutch havo or vwo or mbo 4
- You hold an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma, Career-related Programme Certificate of the IB, US High School diploma, GCE A(S) levels, or European Baccalaureate certificate (English Language 1 or 2)
- Your previous education (completed secondary school or university) was taught in English in a native English-speaking country (Australia, Canada \[except Quebec\], Ireland, New Zealand, UK, USA)
- You hold a diploma listed by Nuffic with English as one of the exam subjects. [Check the list of diplomas](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/2018-08/list_of_diplomas_exempted_of_taking_a_language_test.pdf) (pdf).



 

 



 

 

 

  

   
 [Overview Bachelor of Science Leisure Studies](https://www.buas.nl/en/programmes/bachelor-of-science-leisure-studies)

 

 

 

 

 

 

  
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