The Netherlands
The University of Warwick is a popular destination for students from The Netherlands choosing to study overseas. We welcome applications for our Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research courses. If you need any advice or guidance on the qualifications below, our Europe Team are here to help as well as our network of Agents and Representatives. Contact them at eurusca@warwick.ac.uk
English Language
If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide evidence of an English language qualification to demonstrate your ability. This could be an IELTS or TOEFL examination, for example. Further information for the English Language requirements can be found below:
Undergraduate English Language requirementsLink opens in a new window
Postgraduate English Language requirements Link opens in a new window
Entry Requirements
Warwick IFPLink opens in a new window: For information on entry requirements for the Warwick International Foundation Programme, please visit their website
UndergraduateLink opens in a new window: We accept the Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) with grades equivalent to A-Levels as follows:
A-Level |
Overall grade in the Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) |
A*A*A* |
9.0 |
A*A* A |
8.7 |
A* AA |
8.4 |
AAA |
8.0 |
AAB |
7.7 |
ABB |
7.3 |
In addition for degrees that require specific subject grades:
- Grade A* at A-Level = 8.5 in required subject
- Grade A at A-Level = 8.0 in required subject
- Grade B at A-Level = 7.5 in required subject
Where degrees have an A Level Mathematics requirement we would require
A Level Maths grade required |
VWO subject |
VWO grade required |
A* |
Mathematics B |
Grade 8.5 For programmes that require or prefer Further Mathematics, Mathematics D is advantageous. |
A |
Mathematics B |
Grade 8.0 |
Typically we require a Bachelors degree (post- 2002), Hoger Beroepsonderwijs (HBO), or Doctoraal (drs, mr or ir) from a recognised institution for entry onto our postgraduate courses, with the following equivalencies:
UK Classification |
Dutch Numerical Grading |
1st |
8-10 |
2:1 |
7-7.9 |
2:2 |
6-6.9 |
For degrees graded on a 4.0 GPA scale, please contact the team for guidance on equivalencies.