Application procedure step-by-step

Please carefully read step 1 to 6 of the application procedure before submiting your application.

1) Are you eligible?

Make sure you are eligible by carefully checking the admissions requirements for the Master of Science programme of your choice.

Admission requirements

2) Complete your application form

The online application form includes two fields where you should upload the two following documents:

A letter of motivation in English (max. 500 words!), explaining your wish to apply and the career you wish to pursue.
An extensive curriculum vitae (résumé) in English, including:
- a list of educational institutes attended + corresponding dates;
- degree(s) obtained or expected to obtain;
- work experience + corresponding dates of employment for each position held;
- research experience + a complete list of publications;
- all other relevant information.

You will also be requested to enter full contact details of two referees in the online application form; their letters of recommendation should be included in your application package (see next step).

Access to the online application forms

3) Prepare your application package

Make sure that your application package includes two copies of the following documents:

A print-out of the online application form, completely filled out and signed.
A copy of your motivation letter.
A copy of your extensive curriculum vitae.
Official transcripts of diplomas and reports (lists of grades) translated into English and with original stamp and/or certification from the institute concerned.
Two recent letters of recommendation. References should include the following information:
- If the referee knew you as a student: details of your academic performance, referee’s opinion of your suitability for the chosen area of study and an estimate of your English language ability.
- If the referee knew you as an employee: an outline of your responsibilities, an assessment of your competence and initiative and an estimate of your English language ability.
If relevant, the test score of an official English proficiency test, either:
- an IELTS test score (*) or
- an TOEFL test score (TOEFL Institutional Code: 8462).
If relevant, a copy of your EEA residence permit.
A photocopy of your passport.
A passport photograph.

(*) If you have the Chinese nationailty, you will need to have your diplomas (and IELTS test score) assessed by the Netherlands Education Support Office in Beijing. If your documents have been approved, you will receive a certificate (costs € 100). Nihes needs this certificate to start the application procedure for your visa. For up-to-date information, please contact the NESO Office.

4) Submit your application

Please send your application package in twofold before 1 March 2010 to:

Netherlands Institute for Health Sciences (NIHES)
Educational Support Center (DCO) - Room Ee308
PO Box 2040
3000 CA Rotterdam
The Netherlands

If you need neither a visa, nor accommodation, you may send in your application package until 1 May.

5) Assessment of your application

Nihes aims to confirm receipt of your application as soon as it has reached us. All complete applications that reach us before the deadline, will be carefully assessed by an Admissions Committee.

6) Outcome of the assessment

Within four to six weeks after the confirmation of receipt, all applicants will be informed about the outcome of the assessment with an oficial letter of admission or rejection.

If you have been admitted to the programme of your choice, you will be provided with further details about your enrollment and relevant formalities and practicalities. Depending on the programme you have been admitted to and your nationality, you will also receive an invoice for the tuition deposit, an accommodation request form, instructions regarding the visa application procedure, etc.

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