Application and selection procedure
International students
Make sure you apply in Studielink before the deadline of 1 May (23:59 CEST) . Because we know that completing your application can take some time, we are happy to give you a little more time to complete your application in ‘My Online Application’, but please make sure you do so by 15 May at 23:59 (CEST) at the latest.
Application steps
- Step 1: Enter your enrolment application in 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. Please make sure to do so before 15 May 23:59 (CEST). 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)
- Motivation letter
- ID card / 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.
Video message
You will also be requested to upload a personal video message, to convince us that you are the right candidate for the programme. In this video, you should introduce yourself and share your motivation for studying at BUas. The video should be English spoken, representative and no longer than 4 minutes. You are free to choose your own structure and content.
Topics that could be discussed in the video message:
1. Your motivation:
- Why did you choose to study in the Netherlands, what are your reasons for choosing our university and why hotel management?
- What can you tell us about the content of the education at the bachelor of Hotel Management?
2. Prior developed knowledge and skills:
- What (work)experience in hospitality have you gained? Have you been working or studying abroad?
- Tell us about your previous education (about the level and the course), language, skills, experience in group work and presentations.
3. Strong points / development points:
- What do you want to develop further and what do you need to improve?
4. Miscellaneous
- Are you financially able to study in the Netherlands? Do you need a study Visa?
- Have you thought about alternatives (plan B) in case you will not get accepted and what are these alternatives?
- Step 3: Your documents will be assessed - the selection procedure
Once the admissions officer has checked and (conditionally) approved your educational background, the video message will be assessed by the academy.
Additional selection criteria
Besides the formal admission requirements, there are several selection criteria. First and foremost, we are looking for intrinsically motivated individuals. Potential students that have affinity with the hospitality industry and/or proven work experience in this industry. Other selection criteria include personal qualities such as: analytical skills, understanding of commercial matters, social intelligence, service-oriented attitude, innovative mindset, communication skills, independence and entrepreneurial spirit.You can track the status of your admission 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. Please make sure you arrange this before 1 August.
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.
Questions?
If you still have questions on the application or selection procedure, please contact us via [email protected]
Online meet & greet
After the selection procedure the prospective students will be invited to join a meeting (online) to get more acquainted with staff & students and to help the prospects with their preparation to study Hotel Management at BUas.