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Information for students from the Netherlands

 

Welcome

Queen Mary has a long history of welcoming students from around the world. Over the years, many thousands of international students have graduated from the college and gone on to pursue successful careers. Today, we are home to students from more than 100 different countries. This diversity contributes to a lively and welcoming community which should make you feel comfortable and at home.
One of the largest colleges of the University of London and one of the few with fully integrated teaching, research and residential facilities, our setting gives you the benefits both of a large campus environment and of the countless academic and social opportunities of London.

Financing your studies

EU students applying to study at undergraduate level may be eligible for a loan to cover their tuition fees at Queen Mary, please see the Undergraduate Fees and Finance page for more details.
EU students can also apply for various studentships and bursaries for postgraduate study, please go to Postgraduate Studentships for more information.

Popular courses at Queen Mary

There are currently 33 students from the Netherlands at Queen Mary studying a range of courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and including students on exchange programmes. Popular choices include:

Biological and Chemical Sciences
Business and Management
Economics
History
Mathematical Sciences
Medicine
Materials

Erasmus and Study Abroad Programmes

Students interested in attending Queen Mary through the Erasmus programme, please visit the Erasmus website.

If your university does not have an Erasmus exchange programme with Queen Mary, you can apply directly to our Study Abroad programme. This is for overseas students who would like to study with us for one or two semesters, with credit transferring to your home university. Please note that it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that their home institution will accept credits earned.

Meet Queen Mary, University of London Representatives

Queen Mary staff regularly travel overseas to meet, counsel and interview interested students. If you wish to meet with one of our representatives and would like to see our schedule of events please click here. 

 

Entry requirements

Recognition of Dutch qualifications for Undergraduate Entry

Academic:

The following Dutch qualifications will be considered for entry onto a Queen Mary Bachelor’s degree:

  • Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) (Gymnasium A/B and Atheneum A/B) Diplomas
  • Exact requirements will depend on the course you are applying for but students usually need to obtain a minimum overall mark of between 7/10 and 9/10. You may also be required to have studied specific subjects.

Also acceptable are:

  • 3 A levels (grades A-C)
  • International Baccalaureate (IB)

Please refer to the prospectus and department web sites for individual subject A’ level and IB requirements.

English:

For details on the University of London External Diploma/Degree transfers, please click here [new window].

For information on applying to study for an undergraduate course at Queen Mary, please refer to Undergraduate study

 

Recognition of Dutch qualifications for Graduate Entry

Master's degrees (all one year)

Academic:

The following qualifications will be considered for entry onto a Queen Mary Master’s degree:

  • Bachelor’s degree (since 2002) - either a 3-year degree from a university or a 4-year degree from a Hogescholen
  • Doctoraal/Masters (before 2002)
  • Hoger Beroepsonderwijs/HBO (Higher Professional Education Diploma)
  • Exact grade requirements will depend on the level you have studied at and the course you are applying for, but you will usually need to achieve at least 7/10 to be considered.

Please note that all applications are considered on an individual basis and students may be admitted to Master's programmes with a lower level degree if they have work experience relevant to the degree applied for.

English:

 

Research degree (MPhil/PhD: 3 years)

Academic:

  • The usual entrance requirement for a research degree is a Master’s degree (since 2002)
  • However many departments also accept student with the high grades in either a Bachelor’s degree (since 2002) or a Doctoraal/Masters (before 2002)

 English:

For information on applying to study for a postgraduate programme at Queen Mary, please refer to postgraduate study

 

Useful contacts

The British Council provides comprehensive advice on many aspects of study in the UK. Their website includes information on application procedures - including a sample UCAS form, guidance for completing the on-line UCAS application, funding etc.   Please note that the Amsterdam office is not open to the public and can only be visited by appointment.

Visit: www.britishcouncil.org/netherlands.htm  

Amsterdam
British Council
Weteringschans 85a
1017 RZ Amsterdam
Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0)20 550 6060 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 - 17:00)
Fax: +31 (0)20 620 7389
E-mail: information@britishcouncil.nl                

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