English language proficiency
All non-native speakers of English (including Dutch students) applying to one of the English-taught programmes offered by the Graduate School of Social Sciences, are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. All students must be able to read textbooks, understand lectures, take part in classroom discussions and undertake written work in English.
You are considered to be a native speaker if you are a national from the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland or New Zealand and the language in which you gained all your qualifications was English.
Applicants who have obtained a Bachelor's degree at the College of Social Sciences of the University of Amsterdam are expected to be proficient in English and do not need to submit an English language test score. As from September 2010, the College of Social Sciences will offer a special English language module that will prepare students to undertake an English taught master. College of Social Sciences students who will start per September 2010 with an English taught master are advised to participate in the IELTS test organised by the UvA.
All other applicants are expected to submit an English test score. Inability to do so will prevent enrollment. For more information, please see the link below.