Pre-master's programme SBI
Students from science-based university Bachelor programs can enroll for the Master SBI, after completing a pre-master's programme (30 ECTS). A pre-master's programme is also conditional for students with a (professional) Bachelor’s degree in Physics or Chemistry.
Pre-master's programme International students
This information is for students with previous education outside of the Netherlands. You do not apply directly for pre-master's. If you are interested in programme SBI you are invited to apply. SBI admission board will decide if you are eligible for the master programme or suggest the pre-master's programme.
Language Requirements
To enter the pre-master's programme, an English Language Test is required for international students. This requirement can be met if no longer than two years before the start of the programme the applicant has successfully completed one of the following examinations with the minimum scores indicated:
- IELTS (Academic): 6.5
- TOEFL paper based test: 580
- TOEFL internet based test: 92
- VU TOEFL ITP: 580
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): A, B, C
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): A, B, C
Exceptions are made for students who:
- have obtained a Dutch VWO diploma including English, or an International Baccalaureate or European Baccalaureate diploma
- have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a Dutch university,
- have completed previous education in Canada, Ireland, UK, USA, Australia or New Zealand.
Note that TOEFL MyBestScore is not accepted. Our institution code is 7947.
Your English test results can be included in your application file or sent to the following email address (for non-Dutch degree holders): masters.fs@vu.nl
The general requirements regarding language proficiency are found here.
N.B. We do not require a pre-master's assessment.