toelatingseisen
toelatingsgesprek
Generally, an interview with the applicant, in which attitude, motivation, orientation and competence for a career in (scientific) research are evaluated, forms part of the admission procedure. The interview is scheduled after the required documents have been received and evaluated by the Admissions Board.
cijfergemiddelde
Excellent study results and high grades at university level (A range, typically top 10%); Comparable to Dutch grading system: average grade of at least 7, for Bachelor thesis of at least 7.5.
basiskennis
Applicants should have some background knowledge in the Spatial Sciences field (Urban or Regional Studies, Human, Economic or Cultural Geography, Spatial Planning, Environmental and Infrastructure Planning, Demography or Real Estate).
taaltoets
English on VWO level or one of the following equivalents:
- IELTS overall band 6.5, no less than 6.5 on each section
- TOEFL internet based:
Overall: 90
Reading: 21
Listening: 21
Speaking: 21
Writing: 24
- Cambridge English: Cambridge certificate C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (formerly known as CAE/CPE)
- European Baccalaureate, English level L1 or L2
- Please note that TOEFL MyBest Scores are not considered in the Admissions procedure
vooropleiding
Students should have a Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to Regional Studies, such as Human Geography and Planning, Environment and Infrastructure Planning, or Urban Studies.
Students with a Bachelor's degree in the social or economic sciences also have direct access, preferably with a Minor worth 30 EC in human geography and/or urban and regional planning and/or demography and / or development studies.
For those with a different Bachelor degree, the possibilities for admission are discussed with the coordinator
The direct access is conditional on sufficient English command, the knowledge minimum and the required grades.
At least 10 ECTS in statistics or equivalent statistical knowledge.
motivatiebrief
All applicants have to submit a detailed CV, list of grades, motivation letter and two reference letters to dr. Frans Sijtsma (f.j.sijtsma@rug.nl).
