Questions about applying to unis in the Netherlands

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1) What are the grade requirements for students that have done (I)GCSEs, AS and A levels?

I think it is minimum 4 GCSEs and 3 A levels grades CCC. This is for the Research Universities. The Universities of Applied Sciences offer vocational courses such as physiotherapy and require lower grades.

2) How hard is it to get into Dutch unis?

Very easy if you have the grades, The Numerus Fixus courses (medicine, aerospace engineering etc) are harder to get onto as they are selective.

3) What do Dutch unis focus more on, academic transcripts or AS/A level results?

Predicted grades and results.

4) Would a really good motivation letter make up for inadequate grades? Also, can it improve chances of being accepted?


No motivational letter for most course.
For numerous fixus course I have applied for: 40% Grades, 40% Motivational Letter, 20% Entrance Exams to get the final ranking.

Hope this helps.