Application procedure
Master of Science Leisure and Tourism Studies
Application steps 1 and 2 must be completed as early as possible but at least before the deadline:
- For EU/EEA students: 15 August
- For non-EU students: 1 June
Application steps
- Step 1: Enter your enrolment application in Studielink
You are to apply via Studielink, the application and enrolment portal for higher education programmes in the Netherlands.
Please note: in Studielink, select Universiteit (in the English version: University) when asked for the Onderwijsinstelling (English version: Institution of Higher Education)
You can track the status of your application on your personal Studielink page and in the progress overview in My Online Application.
- Step 2: Apply via My Online Application
Once you have submitted your Studielink application, you will receive an email inviting you to follow up on your Studielink application by applying in My Online Application.
In My Online Application you will be requested to answer additional questions (e.g. about your English proficiency) and upload your application documents
- Curriculum vitae (resume)
- Motivation letter
- ID / Passport
- Bachelor's documents including transcript of records or a transcript of records with your latest results / overview if you have yet to obtain your bachelor’s degree and a translation if these documents are not in one of the following languages: English, French, German or Dutch.
- You will also be requested to upload a programme specific assignment.
The intake assignment will be assessed on evidence of fundamental skills and knowledge in the area of quantitative and qualitative academic research methods, theoretical knowledge in the area of leisure and tourism studies (obtained in an academic bachelor’s programme), and academic skills in reading and writing.
If your previous education meets the requirements and your intake assignment is considered to be suitable for the master’s programme, you will receive an invitation for an intake interview. This interview will take place face-to-face at BUas or if this is not possible we will schedule an online meeting via Teams. Within five working days after the interview, you will be informed whether or not you are admitted to the programme.
Premaster’s programme
A student who has passed the premaster’s programme is not obligated to follow the intake procedure. For this student, the conditions to enter the academic master’s programme are mentioned in the Application and Enrolment Regulations.
- Step 3: Complete your enrolment; payment of tuition fee
In order to complete your enrolment, you need to confirm your digital authorisation or pay your tuition fee. More information about payment of tuition fee.
We will keep in touch
During the entire application, selection and enrolment procedure, we will keep in touch with you via email. Please make sure you read and respond to the instructions in time. You can track the status of your admission in My Online Application.