Admission requirements

The deadlines below are applicable for applicants who want to start their studies applying for a start in September 2025.

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During the application process for this study programme, you need to complete a number of tasks for which you will often have to upload documents. The list below gives you an insight into what documents you will need to prepare.

Required documents for all applicants to this study programme

• A recent passport picture*
  The passport picture must satisfy certain requirements. 

  You can find these requirements in the task description 'Upload portrait picture' in the MyApplication portal.

  A copy of your valid

• A copy of your valid passport or your EU/EEA identity card*
  Make a copy of the page with your personal details. Save this copy as ‘passport copy’ and not as ‘passport picture’.
• A copy of your grades transcript
• A copy of your bachelor’s diploma
  If you have not graduated yet, you can upload the official grades transcript of your bachelor's programme.
• A curriculum vitae
  The CV form that needs to be filled in will be offered to you in the MyApplication portal under the task ‘Upload CV’.
• A motivation letter
  The motivational letter form that needs to be filled in will be offered to you in the MyApplication portal under the task ‘Upload motivation letter’.

^{*As a UM student it is not necessary to upload this document in the MyApplication portal. Unless your passport is not valid on 1 September 2024; in that case you do have to upload a copy of your passport.}

Documents that might be required depending on your (academic) background

• Document(s) that demonstrate your proficiency in English
  Answer the questions concerning language requirements under ‘Language requirements for English-language master’s programmes’ on this webpage to find out if you need to provide additional documentation. The outcome of your answers will indicate which document(s) you can use to prove your proficiency.

Please note:
Make sure to upload the documents in MyApplication portal in PDF or Word-format. Do not upload Zip files, we cannnot open these files.

Only complete registrations will be taken into consideration.

All documents must be in English.

Avoid last-minute application stress! Last-minute applications may delay the scheduling of a possible interview and the communication of your application outcome as well.

When you want to apply or are applying to this study programme, it is useful to know how we assess your application. You can find more information about this in this section.

Admission process

The main steps in the admission procedure process involve an (1) assessment of your application, which when positively evaluated will result in (2) an invitation for a test and possiblye an interview and test, and (3) an email about your admission status (details below).

Assessment of your application

The Board of Admissions will carefully assess all complete applications.

Test and interview

Applicants who meet the admission requirements will be invited for the second part of the selection procedure and are evaluated to be qualified candidates for this programme (within three weeks after the application deadline).

Candidates will take a test of basic knowledge in psychology, research methods, and statistics. Depending on the evaluation of the application documents and the outcome of the test, candidates will either be offered a place in the study programme or invited to an individual interview with members of the Joint Board of Admissions.

Based on all available information, the Joint Board of Admissions assesses the knowledge and skills level, attitude and motivation relevant to the programme that embraces the scientist-innovator model. The following selection criteria apply:

• motivation and willingness to acquire knowledge in the area of work and organisational psychology;
• motivation and ability to critically analyse the research base in the specific domain of work and organisational psychology;
• attitude and communication skills necessary for a future career in the relevant settings;
• motivation and ability to further scientific developments in the field of work and organisational psychology;
• openness to learning within different international environments;
• motivation and ability to follow this two-year programme, that involves living in three different European countries;
• excellent command of English.

Interviews and tests will be online.

Selection outcome

The Joint Board of Admissions offers places according to the established ranking. Once the Joint Board of Admissions has made a decision whether an applicant qualifies for admission, candidates will be informed via email. 

Note: only complete applications will be assessed. We therefore recommend that you adhere to the deadlines provided in the table under ‘Important deadlines for application’ on this page.