The selection: how does it work?

Merel and Floor talk about the selection procedure. What were their experiences? Please note: the selection takes place online. 

Selection procedure

After application applicants receive information about enrolment for the selection days and procedure. All applicants will watch two (recorded) lectures, study for themselves and take two tests on the test day. You can choose between round I and round II. The odds are equal in both rounds. The choice of the round does not affect your ranking. The (recorded) lectures will be available during your study week. The test will take place online. We make use of online proctoring to ensure the integrity of the selection test. 

You either enroll in 

Selection round I

• Start selection round I: Friday 31 January 2025
  • Live stream of 2 lectures: 17:00 - 22:00 hours*
• Test day: Saturday 8 February 2025
  • Between 11:00 - 13:00 hours*

or in 

Selection round II

• Start selection round II: Friday 28 February 2025
  • Live stream of 2 lectures: 17:00 - 22:00 hours*
• Test day: Saturday 08 March 2025
  • Between 11:00 - 13:00 hours*

* GMT+1

These are the only dates on which you can take the selection test. There is no exception to this rule. If you are unable to take the selection test  on one of the two dates, unfortunately, we cannot give you a ranking number. Without a ranking number it is not possible to start the Bachelor's programme.

Lecture

The lectures and tests will be on two different Psychology subjects. No prior knowledge is needed. You will receive the necessary additional information no later than one week prior to the start of the selection. The tests are designed to predict study success, with a higher score on the test you have a higher chance to be successful in our programme.

Study week

You will have one week to study for the test. On average, you will need about 24 hours to study. 

Location Test Day

Selection rounds will take place online. We make use of online proctoring to ensure the integrity of the selection test. You are responsible for a good internet connection in a suitable testing room on the day of the test. 

Ranking

On 15 April 2025 you will receive your ranking number. Your ranking is determined by to the total score on the selection and a lottery. When drawing lots we work with three groups:

• Group 1: the 200 highest-scoring applicants
• Group 2: the middle group
• Group 3: the low-scoring group

For group 1 this translates to ranking numbers 1 to 200; group 2 has a better chance of higher ranking numbers than group 3. 

With a ranking number between 1 - 600 you are immediately placed; with a ranking number 601 or higher, you have to wait until a place becomes available when a placed applicant withdraws. 

Ranking update

For the academic year 2024-2025 we have received 3400 applications. Of these, 2356 participated in the selection. The 2356 participants received a ranking number based on their scores on the selection test and a lottery. All places have been offered.

The last-placed ranking number is: 788.

Last modified on: 16 August 2024.

After admission

• If you are admitted to the programme, we will ask you to send certified copies of your diplomas and transcripts, and originals of your English test score by regular postage. 
• Only after you secured your place in the programme you can apply for housing and study visa (if needed);
• We will send conditional and/or unconditional acceptance offers to your email address.

Selection attempts

You are allowed to participate only one time in the selection procedure for this programme (one selection attempt). After registration you can’t do a second attempt.

A selection attempt will be registered if:

• you have (had) an active application for the Bachelor's programme in Psychology in Studielink after 15 January 2025.
• you didn't participate in the selection procedure and still have (had) an active application after 15 January 2025.
• you withdraw your application after 15 January 2025.

No selection attempt will be registered if:

• you withdraw your application in Studielink before 16 January 2025.

Note: In case you fail your final high school exams, the used-up selection attempt in Studielink can be annulled. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.