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What IB score do you need for Amsterdam?
Average secondary school GPA AUC students have on average a secondary school GPA of ≥7.5 in the Dutch system (≥ 3.0 for US and other high schools, ≥ 5 for IB, ≥ 10 for Abitur).
Is it hard to get into the University of Amsterdam as an international student?
The acceptance rate of the UvA is 4\% for international students, approx. of 5000 students. However, the university has 32000 students every year, which implies an acceptance rate of 26\% an acceptable rate for a top 100 university.
How selective is the University of Amsterdam?
Admissions: Admissions at University of Amsterdam are competitive with an acceptance rate of 4.3\% for International applicants. However, for its top subjects like Sociology, Psychology, Medicine, Computer Science and Information Systems, the recorded acceptance rate is 10\% in the last 5 years.
Can you take IB classes without being in the IB program?
Yes. Students may take IB courses and receive college credit for those courses without receiving an IB Diploma. These are referred to as course students.
What happens if you dont pass IB?
If a student fails an IB exam, he/she may retake it the next year. If a student has failed an exam at the end of grade 11, he/she may retake the exam in May of grade 12. The IB instructor works throughout the IB course to familiarize students with the sort of questions and activities they will face on the IB exams.
Can I get into a good university without an IB Diploma?
Ok so that was the long answer. Short answer: Yes you can get into a good university without an IB Diploma assuming you’re still in high school and are graduating with some form of high school certification.
What are the admission requirements for the International Baccalaureate Diploma?
For the International Baccalaureate Diploma, any score of 24 or better should be enough for most degrees that are not subject to selection. For information on the practicalities of applying please refer to the Studielink page of this site. It is worth remembering that while entry requirements might be lower at Dutch universities, standards are not.
What diploma is equivalent to Dutch VWO?
The following diplomas are regarded as equivalent to Dutch VWO: an International Baccalaureate (IB) or a European Baccalaureate (EB). Other secondary school diploma’s obtained outside the Netherlands may also be regarded as equivalent to Dutch VWO. These are to be evaluated by Leiden University’s Admissions Office.
How do I apply to a Dutch university?
Application process There are two systems for applying to Dutch universities: directly to the institution and through Studielink. The path depends on the university course to which you are applying.