Enrolment in a privately funded Master s programme Introduction page 2 Step A. Personal details, user name and password Step B. Add new enrolment Step C. Previous qualifications Step D. Send in application page 6 Frequently Asked Questions > What is a certified copy? > Can Utrecht University process my application based on just my digital documents? > What is an official translation? > When should I hand in my language test results? page 5 Part 2. Application at Utrecht University Step A. Email digital documents > Step A. Action checklist > When must I apply for the Nuffic certificate? > Can I get my documents back? > Any other questions? Step B. Send in certified documents by post > Step B. Action checklist page 7 Contact Information Utrecht University International Office
Enrolment in a privately funded Master s programme Part 1. Application via OSIRIS Incoming Students Introduction Getting started in OSIRIS We are pleased that you have decided to apply for a privately funded Master s programme at Utrecht University (UU). With this manual, we guide you through the necessary steps to complete your application at Utrecht University. This instructions manual is intended for students who have obtained their relevant degree outside the Netherlands 1. The application procedure is divided into two parts: Part 2. Application at Utrecht University Go to www.uu.nl/osirisapplication. You can select English or Dutch as the application language. > Applying via OSIRIS Incoming Students is a 4-step process: Step A. Personal details, username and password Step B. Add new enrolment Step C. Previous qualifications Step D. Send in application Step A. Personal details, username and password 1 If you obtained your relevant degree at a Dutch university or HBO institute, please contact the Graduate School Admissions Committee (see www.uu.nl/masters > choose the name of your programme > Admission and application) GET STARTED! 02
1. Create a new account by clicking on If you don t have a username/password, click here. 2. Enter your personal details exactly as they are printed in your passport or on your identity card. 3. Select Privately Funded Master. 4. Click on Create account. An email with your login information will be sent to your email address. 1. Select the privately funded Master s programme for which you wish to apply. 5. Enter your address details. Step B. Add new enrolment 2. Select Full time as the programme type. 3. Select the place of study. Important: You need to confirm your account by clicking on the link in the email. Please confirm your account before continuing your application. Please note: the email may have been automatically forwarded to your spam folder. 4. Select the academic year for which you wish to apply. 5. Select the starting date of September 1st. Some programmes have a second start on February 1st. To see the starting dates, please go to the relevant Master s programme website. 03
Step C. Previous qualifications Enter your secondary school qualifications and higher education qualifications. You have to add at least two qualifications (e.g. high school and Bachelor s degree). Enter the details of each qualification: 1. Select the country in which you studied. 2. Select the name of your study programme. Step D. Send in application After you have completed step C, you will be asked a number of questions. Please respond to them and/or tick the appropriate box. After completing the questions, you need to send in your application: 3. Select the town/city in which you studied. 1. Check whether all details are correct. 4. Select the name of your educational institution. 5. Enter the (expected) exam date as dd-mm-yyyy. > You can add a second qualification by clicking the button Add qualification. 2. Check whether all requested answers and/or documents were added. 3. Click on Next. 4. Click on Send application. 04
Part 2. Application at Utrecht University On this page, you find an overview of the steps you need to take to complete your application. Please follow these instructions carefully. We strongly recommend that you complete your application as early as possible. The sooner you complete your application, the sooner you will receive a decision on your admission. Step A. Email digital documents Send all application documents by e-mail to: > Email address: admissiondocuments@uu.nl > You can download these formats on our website: Step A. Action checklist Your passport copy A certified copy of your diploma OR a certified Proof of Anticipated Degree statement A certified copy of your transcript Official translations of your diploma and transcript (if documents are not in Dutch, English, French, German or Spanish) Proof of your proficiency in English Your curriculum vitae Your motivation letter Two reference letters Important: > Name your files as follows: student number.type of document. For example: 1234567.diploma.pdf > In all email correspondence enter your student number in the Subject line. > Please use the following file formats:.pdf,.docx or.doc Step B. Send in certified documents by post Send certified hard copy documents to the following address: > Utrecht University International Office - Graduate Admissions Heidelberglaan 8, 3584 CS Utrecht, The Netherlands Step B. Action checklist A certified copy of your diploma OR a certified Proof of Anticipated Degree statement A certified copy of your transcript Official translations of your diploma and transcript (if documents are not in English, Dutch, French, German or Spanish) Part 2. Application at Utrecht Universty 05
Frequently Asked Questions What is a certified copy? A certified copy is a photocopy of your original diploma or transcript, carrying an official stamp and signature from the university that issued the original document. Please take a look at the animation about certification on our website www.uu.nl/masters/admission Can Utrecht University process my application based on just my digital documents? Unfortunately not. We can only start processing your application once we have received the certified hard copies by post. These hard copies are necessary because we need to check the authenticity of your diploma and transcript, before we can evaluate your qualifications. What is an official translation? Translations must be made by a sworn translator. Translations by other parties, for example a lawyer, are not accepted. In exceptional cases, we accept translations from the British Council, but always check first with the International Office (admissionsoffice@uu.nl). When should I hand in my language test results? If you need a visa, we must have received proof of proficiency in English and/or Dutch (if applicable) before May 15th for a start in September and before November 1st for a start in February. If you do not need a visa, you have until the starting date of the programme. When must I apply for the Nuffic certificate? Applicants from China must apply for a Nuffic Certificate. The Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) will not process Chinese visa applications without this document. Frequently asked questions 06
Contact information Apply for the Nuffic Certificate at the same time you apply for admission at Utrecht University, otherwise your application cannot be processed. You can find more information and apply for a Nuffic Certificate online at: www.nuffic.nl/nuffic-certificate Can I get my documents back? Unfortunately not. All documents you send to us become the property of Utrecht University and will not be returned to MYDOCUMENTS you. So do not send originals. Make extra copies for yourself, if necessary. Please note that incomplete application files will be kept in our archives for a maximum of one year. Utrecht University International Office Email: admissionsoffice@uu.nl Tel: + 31 (0) 30 253 7000 Fax: + 31 (0) 30 253 2627 Telephone hours: Monday to Friday between 10.00-12.00 and 13.00-15.00 Any other questions? For questions about the admissions procedure for international students, please go to: www.uu.nl/masters Contact information 07