You have to be at least 21 when the programme starts. Based on an assessment, we will determine whether you are qualified for admission.

For the bachelor's programmes without selection, the 21+ assessment means that you have to take the following 3 steps:

1. Compiling a portfolio
2. Capability, motivation and learning style test
3. Interview

1. Portfolio

A portfolio serves to demonstrate your potential. You describe your education, work experience and any additional information that has been important in your choice for this particular programme. The portfolio will be discussed in the interview. 

2. Capability, motivation and learning style test

You will do a computer-based  test. The capability test measures your mathematical and linguistic skills as well as your spatial aptitude. Its outcome will help us determine whether you are able to handle the academic demands of a study programme at higher professional education level. The results of the capability test and the outcome of the motivation and learning styles will be discussed during the interview.

3. Interview

Your portfolio and test results will be discussed during the interview. This is your opportunity to talk about your choices and motivation.

During the interview, be prepared to discuss/ demonstrate:

• that you have thoroughly informed yourself of this programme and that you have made a well-considered choice;
• your oral fluency in English;
• why you think you will be able to complete the programme successfully even though you don’t have the requested qualifications.

The results of the 21+ assessment will determine whether you are allowed to participate in the matching procedure and whether you are allowed to enroll.

Costs

The fee for the 21+ assessment is € 150.

When

It is possible to take part in the 21 + Assessment on  6 February, 10 April and 22 May 2025

Validity of test result 

If you have passed the 21+ assessment, this result is valid for 2 years and only at Breda University of Applied Sciences. If you have not passed the 21+ assessment, you cannot resit the 21+ assessment but can participate again next year. 

Application

Applicants who wish to take part in this assessment test, first need to apply for the programme of choice via Studielink, after which additional questions need to be answered in My online application. Based on this information, our admissions officers will assess if a 21+ is required and is so, information about the 21+ assessment will be provided (this document). Note that next to the 21+ assessment, sufficient English test results are required for admission.

If you wish to apply for a 21+ assessment, you need to contact Student Office via [email protected]. In this e-mail, you indicate that you do not meet the prior education requirements and would like to take a 21+ assessment. They will inform about the further procedure.