Linguistics (Research)
Dutch students
Dutch students and international candidates with a Dutch degree can apply via Studielink before the 1st of June for the label Linguistics (Research).
VU University Amsterdam makes use of its own VU Portal (http://vunet.vu.nl), which is linked to Studielink and allows you to upload digital copies of all the documents containing the information we need to decide whether or not you are admissible. After you have applied for the master in Studielink, the university will retrieve your application details from Studielink and prepare your VU Portal account and e-mail you the login details. Please note that this may take a couple of days. The e-mail will contain instructions on how to access your account and complete your application. The required documents to be uploaded in VU Portal are:
- Application form (in Dutch)
- Letter of Motivation
Please supply a letter (1-2 pages in length) stating your reasons for applying to the master. - Bachelor diploma(s)
If you have yet to obtain your degree or diploma, you can ask the registrar of your university to provide an official statement to the effect that you are most likely to graduate before 1 September 2012. - Transcript of records
- Curriculum Vitae
The curriculum vitae should include your personal details and list your previous education and relevant work experience.
Your application will be reviewed by the Faculty of Arts. The final decision on admission is made by the Examination Board of the Master's programme within 6 weeks. You will be informed on this via Studielink.
International students and students with a foreign Bachelor/Master degree
If you would like to start a Master’s programme at the Faculty of Arts, you can apply using our online application system (follow this link). The departmental Examination Board will decide upon your admission after having officially reviewed and evaluated your diplomas/degrees. Diplomas unknown by the board will be assessed by the master coordinator in cooperation with the NUFFIC.
Admission
For general admission requirements, please check the information on the main VU website. In order to be admitted directly we require a full Bachelor’s degree in linguistics and a average grade of minimally 7.5.
You must always present official test results proving your proficiency in English. Only students who have completed a full high school or bachelor’s degree in Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand or Australia may be exempted. We require a TOEFL score (score 600 paper based, score 250 computer based or score 100 internet based) or an IELTS score (score 7.0).
Deadline for international students
The application deadline for EU students is 1st May 2012. Please note that we must have received all required documents and the application fee before the deadline in order to start the evaluation process. The application deadline for non-EU students is closed, this was 1st of April.
Contact information for international students
E: master.let@vu.nl
T: +31 (0)20 598 6429
F: +31 (0)20 598 6500
