Application and selection procedure

The Creative Business programme admits 190 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. You then have until 15 May to complete your assessment.

Tip: Don't wait until 1 May! If you apply earlier, you will hear sooner whether you have been accepted. This is because we continuously select our students. This way you know more quickly where you stand. You can already apply from 1 October.

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

Once your educational background is conditionally approved, you'll complete an online assessment. The earlier you complete the assessment, the earlier you’ll have your interview – and the sooner you’ll know whether you’ve been selected for our programme. You have until 15 May at the latest to complete your assessment. The assessment includes:

• Application letter
• CV
• Study skills test
• Previous knowledge test

After completing the online assessment, you will be invited to an interview within two weeks. Applicants with a Dutch diploma can choose their own interview date via the assessment website.

Please note: the deadline for completing the online assessment is 15 May. If you complete the assessment earlier, you can also schedule your interview sooner—and therefore receive your admissions decision sooner.

Part 2: Interview

Once the online assessment is complete, you’ll be invited to an online interview (Microsoft Teams). During the interview we will discuss:

• Why Breda University of Applied Sciences?
• Why Creative Business?
• Orientation (Open Day / Orientation Day)
• Developments in the media industry
• Your expectations of the degree programme
• Questions to form a picture of the profession 

Result 
You will receive your result within one week after the interview. Based on your total score, you’ll be either admitted, placed on the waiting list, or not admitted. 

Read more about the different parts, the criteria and how the total score is determined.

In the case of conditional admission, you will be requested to upload your diploma documents and/or English test results in a later stage in My online application.

Step 4: Complete your enrolment: payment of tuition fee 

In order to complete your enrolment, you need to confirm your digital authorisation or pay your tuition fee. You can find more information about the payment of the tuition fee here. This will be possible starting from May. You will receive an e-mail for this purpose, with the request to enter your payment details via your ‘To do’ list in Studielink.

We'll 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.
 

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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 assessment too late?

Submissions received after 15 May will not be included in the enrollment. If you have any problems, 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 take the assessment earlier?

No, you don't have a better chance of getting admitted if you complete your online assessment 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 assessment documents are in order when you submit them. If you're not selected, you can try again next year.

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