Your Country Netherlands


A big welcome to our all students that are thinking of joining us from the Netherlands.
With 14,000 students from 100+ countries worldwide, Chester provides a diverse, vibrant and safe home for international students.
This page will provide you with all the information you need to join us from the Netherlands. From country-specific entry requirements, application queries, local representatives, your student experience and much more, we’ll support you every step of the way!
Entry Requirements
General entry requirements for each level are provided below. Some programmes do also have additional course-specific requirements which can be found on the individual course pages. Please ensure you are able to fulfil the programme requirements and meet the academic standards expected before submitting an application.
Undergraduate Study
- Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) - Overall score of 7 or above.
- We can accept grade 8 or above in English as GCSE equivalent.
Postgraduate Study
- Recognised Bachelor’s degree with suitable grades.
English language entry requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate that they have an appropriate level of English language to be eligible to study one of our foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The level of English required depends on the course applied for.
- Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) 8 or above.
More information can be found in the Entry Requirements section.