Admission Requirements
How to apply
Applying to Twente Pathway College is easy! Either apply via your local agent who will support you with the process from application to arrival, or do it yourself by completing the online application form.
When applying online, please attach the following documents with your application:
- Copy of your passport
- Copy of your most recent transcript
- Proof of your English capability (IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge English)
- Copy of your diploma
- CV
- Personal statement
You can also apply if you do not have all the above documents available yet. Our dedicated admissions team will assess the documents and in many cases will be able to provide you with a conditional offer letter based on documentation provided.
Please note, some applicants may see delays in receiving their admission decision. This is due to new Dutch regulations leading to new entry requirements. In such cases, we will get back to you with further news by mid-January.
* We are only able to accept applications online from applicants that are over the age of 16.
* Following Dutch regulation for foundation year education: In case you are able to obtain the required secondary school level at a public school in your own country you may only qualify for direct admission to the University of Twente. This includes students in the British system (IGCSEs, AS and A-levels). Only in case your grades fall below University of Twente's requirements we may be able consider your application after consultation with University of Twente.
Check the TPC Admission Process Infographic here
English language entry requirements
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Students can meet the English language requirements by one of the following documents as proof of their English language proficiency:
Please note that we also accept:
*Students need to grant access to verify TOEFL results via the TOEFL portal using code 7025 for the University of Twente Exemption is offered to students who completed:
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Academic entry requirements
Business & Management pathways: Mathematics is a compulsary subject in the final year. Alternative numerate subjects such as Statistics, Algebra, Accounting and Calculus will be considered.
Behavioural & Social Sciences pathways: Mathematics is a compulsary subject in the final year. Alternative numerate subjects such as Statistics, Algebra, Accounting and Calculus will be considered.
Engineering & Technology - Chemistry pathways leading to Bachelor's programmes in Advanced Technology and Chemical Science and Engineering:
- Mathematics is a compulsory course in the final year of the diploma. Mathematics may be substituted by (a combination of) calculus, algebra and geometry
- Physics is a compulsory course in the final year of the diploma
- Chemistry is a compulsory course in the final year of the diploma
Engineering & Technology - General pathways leading to other Engineering & Technology Bachelor's programmes:
- Mathematics is a compulsory course in the final year of the diploma. Mathematics may be substituted by (a combination of) calculus, algebra and geometry
- Physics is a compulsory course in the final year of the diploma.
For all pathway streams: details on the required grades are available in the table below.
Country specific entry requirements
In case your country is not listed, you are still welcome to apply. In such cases your application documents may need to be assessed by NUFFIC, the organisation for internationalisation in education in the Netherlands.
| Country | Academic requirement | Required grades in the final year - Engineering & Technology | Required grades in the final year - Business & Management / Behavioural & Social Sciences |
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| IB diploma |
Only for Engineering & Technology pathway, with the following subjects SL Math or SL Analysis & Approach, and SL Physics. Students intending to progress to Creative Technology may in cases be considered with SL Applications & Interpretations as well. All pathways, incl Engineering & Technology: This diploma may in many cases qualify for direct admission into the Bachelor programme of your choice. English language requirement |
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| Afghanistan |
12th Grade Graduation Certificate |
Minimum average score of 80% for the required subjects |
Minimum overall average score of 70% |
| Algeria | Baccalauréat de l'Enseignment Secondaire | Minimum average grade of 16/20 in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of 14/20 |
| Argentina | Titulo de Bachiller | Minimum average grade of 8.0 (80%) in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of 70% |
| Australia | Students with a secondary education diploma from this country who have reached a level equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch) may in cases qualify for direct admission into the Bachelor programme of their choice. Check the University's website for further information. | ||
| Bangladesh |
Higher Secondary Certificate (not awarded by the Bangladesh Technical Education Board (BTEB)). |
Minimum average grade of 80% (or GPA 4.0) in the required subjects |
Minimum overall average score of 70% |
| Brazil | Certificado de Conclusão de 2º Grau / Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Médio | Minimum average grade of 80% in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of 70% |
| Cameroon | Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement Secondaire with minimum average grade of 16/20 in the required subjects | Minimum average grade of 80% in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of 14/20 |
| Canada |
* Language of instruction completely and entirely in English (exemption for foreign language subjects) *English grade requirment of 80% up until the final year *Online schools, or schools located outside of Canada: only officially accredited and recognized Canadian schools.
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Nova Scotia: 5 Grade 12 Courses, and 4 Grade 12 Academic/Advanced Courses, minimal average score of 80% and minimal score of 80% for each of these 4 subjects. These 4 subjects need to include the required subjects to enter the pathway stream. British Colombia (Dogwood): 5 Grade 12 Courses, of which 4 need to be graded at 80% minimally. Minimal average score of 80% and the 4 subjects at minimally 80% need to include the required subjects to enter the pathway stream. OSSD: Minimally 6 Grade 12 Courses with codes M or U, which each need to be graded at 80% minimally. Minimal average score of 80% and the 6 subjects at 80% minimally need to include the required subjects to enter the pathway stream. Alberta: At least 5 Grade 12 subjects. 4 of 5 subjects need to be coded 30 or 31, and each of these 4 subjects need to graded at 80% minimally, including an overal average at 80%. These 4 subjects at minimally 80% need to include the required subjects to enter the pathway stream. Manitoba: 5 Grade 12 subjeects, of which 4 coded A, S, or G, which each need to be graded at 80% minimally, including an overal average at 80%. These subjects at 80% minimally need to include the required subjects to enter the pathway stream. |
Nova Scotia: 5 Grade 12 Courses, and 4 Grade 12 Academic/Advanced Courses, minimal average score of 70% and minimal score of 70% for each of these 4 subjects. These 4 subjects need to include the required subjects to enter the pathway stream. British Colombia (Dogwood): 5 Grade 12 Courses, of which 4 need to be graded at 70% minimally. Minimal average score of 70% and the 4 subjects at minimally 70% need to include the required subjects to enter the pathway stream. OSSD: Minimally 6 Grade 12 Courses with codes M or U, which each need to be graded at 70% minimally. Minimal average score of 70% and the 6 subjects at 70% minimally need to include the required subjects to enter the pathway stream. Alberta: At least 5 Grade 12 subjects. 4 of 5 subjects need to be coded 30 or 31, and each of these 4 subjects need to graded at 70% minimally, including an overal average at 70%. These 4 subjects at minimally 70% need to include the required subjects to enter the pathway stream. Manitoba: 5 Grade 12 subjeects, of which 4 coded A, S, or G, which each need to be graded at 70% minimally, including an overal average at 70%. These subjects at 70% minimally need to include the required subjects to enter the pathway stream. |
| Caribbean | Students with a secondary education diploma from this country who have reached a level equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch) may in cases qualify for direct admission into the Bachelor programme of their choice. Check the University's website for further information. | ||
| Chile | Licencia de Educación Media/Licencia de Enseñanza Media (humanístico-científica) | Minimum average score of 5.6 out of 7 in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of 4.9 |
| China | Senior middle school graduation certificate (gaozhong) | Science route. Minimum average score of 80% for the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of 70% |
| Colombia | Bachiller Academico with 5 relevant subjects | Minimum average score of 80%, or B or higher, in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of 70%, or C or higher |
| Ecuador | Diploma Bachiller en Ciencias | Minimum average score of 80% in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of 70% |
| Egypt | General Secondary Education Certificate | Minimum average score of 80% in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of 70% |
| Gambia | West African Senior School Certificate | Minimum average score of A1 - B3 in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of C4 |
| Ghana | West African Senior School Certificate (WAEC) with at least 6 subjects | Minimum average score of A1 - B3 in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of C4 |
| Honduras | Bachiller en Ciencias y Letras with minimum average score of 80% in the required subjects | Minimum average score of 80% in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of 70% |
| Hong Kong |
Students with a secondary education diploma from this country who have reached a level equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch) may in cases qualify for direct admission into the Bachelor programme of their choice. Check the University's website for further information. |
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| India |
Students with a secondary education diploma from this country who have reached a level equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch) may in cases qualify for direct admission into the Bachelor programme of their choice. Check the University's website for further information. |
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| Indonesia |
SMA/SMU graduation |
Minimum average score of 80% in the required subjects |
Minimum average score of 80% in the required subjects |
| Iran | Pre-University certificate. Diploma's obtained after 2018 will first need individual diploma assessment by Nuffic. | Minimum average score of 16/20 in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of 14/20 |
| Iraq |
Certificate of Preparatory Education or Secondary School Certificate |
Minimum average score of 80% in the required subjects |
Minimum overall average score of 70% |
| Japan |
Upper Secondary School certificate (Kotogakko - Year 12/Senior 3) |
Minimum average score of 4 in the required subjects |
Minimum overall average score of 3.5 |
| Jordan | Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate) | Minimum average score of 80% in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of 70% |
| Kenya |
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education |
Minimum average score of A and A- in the required subjects |
Minimum overall average score of B+ |
| Korea |
Senior Highschool requirement coming soon, or GED |
GED: Minimum average score 80% overall combined and in the requried subjects |
Minimum overall average score of 70% |
| Kosovo |
Diplomë për Kryerjen e Shkollës së Mesme të Lartë (Diploma for High School Graduation) |
Minimum average score 80% (or 4 out of 5) in the required subjects |
Minimum overall average score of 70% (or 3.5 out of 5) |
| Kuwait | Completion Certificate of Secondary Stage | Minimum average score 80% in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of 70% |
| Kyrgyz Republic | Zhalpy orto bilim turaluu attestat - Жалпы орто билим туралуу аттестат (Or Аттестат о среднем образовании/Attestat o srednjem obrazovanii in Russian) | Minimum average score of 4 in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of 3.5 |
| Lebanon | Baccalauréat (General Secondary Certificate) | Minimum average score of 80% in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of 70% |
| Libya | Secondary school certificate | Minimum average score of 80% in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of 70% |
| Macau |
Certificado de Ensino Secundario Complementar (Senior Secondary Graduation Certificate) also known as Form 6 Graduation Certificate |
Minimum average score 80% in the required subjects |
Minimum overall average score of 70% |
| Malaysia |
Students with a secondary education diploma from this country who have reached a level equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch) may in cases qualify for direct admission into the Bachelor programme of their choice. Check the University's website for further information. |
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| Mexico | Titulo Academico de Bachiller / Diploma de Bachiller / Bachillerato General | Minimum average score 80% (8.0) in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of 70% |
| Mongolia | Buren dund bolovsrolyn unemlech - Бурэн дунд боловсролын унэмлэх - Certificate of complete secondary education | Minimum average score of 80% for the required subjects. English is included in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of 70%. English needs to be included. |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat | Minimum average score of 16/20 in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of 14/20 |
| Nepal | School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI & XII) | Minimum average score of 80% in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of 70% |
| New Zealand | Students with a secondary education diploma from this country who have reached a level equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch) may in cases qualify for direct admission into the Bachelor programme of their choice. Check the University's website for further information. | ||
| Nigeria | West African Senior School Certificate (WAEC) with at least 6 subjects (grades A1 - C6) | Minimum average score of A1 - B3 in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of C4 |
| Oman | Certificate For General Education Diploma | Minimum average score of 80% in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of 70% |
| Pakistan | Higher Secondary School Certificate/Intermediate School Certificate | Minimum average score of A1 of A+ in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of A |
| Panama | New applications will be reviewed together with the University of Twente | ||
| Peru | Certificado Oficial de Estudios | Minimum average score of 80% (or 16 out of 20) in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of 70% (or 14 out of 20) |
| Qatar | QSSC - min. 5 subjects with 3 in Advanced level | Minimum average score of 80% in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of 70% |
| Saudi Arabia | General Secondary Education Certificate | Minimum average score of 80% in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of 70% |
| Singapore |
Students with a secondary education diploma from this country who have reached a level equivalent to Dutch pre-university education (called ‘VWO’ in Dutch) may in cases qualify for direct admission into the Bachelor programme of their choice. Check the University's website for further information. |
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| South Africa | National Senior Certificate with minimal requirements for admission to a bachelor’s degree programme. | Minimum average score of 80% in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of 70% |
| Sri Lanka | General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) in 6 subjects with marks ranging from A-B plus the General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) with an Ordinary Pass (S) in at least 3 subjects and a score of at least 30% for the Common General Test (Required subjects must be at Advanced level) | ||
| Syria | General Secondary Education Certificate – Scientific Section | Minimum average score of 80% in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of 70% |
| Taiwan | SH3 / Year 12 with a minimum average score of 80% in the required subjects | Minimum average score of 80% in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of 70% |
| Tanzania | Certificate of Secondary Education (A-B in at least 6 examination subjects) plus the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education with a principal pass in at least 1 subject, or Certificate of Secondary Education (A-C in at least 5 examination subjects plus the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education with a principal pass in at least 2 subjects and a subsidiary pass in at least 1 subject). Required subjects must be at advanced level | ||
| Thailand | Completion of Year 12 (MAW 6) | Minimum average score of 3.2 in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of 2.8 |
| Tunisia | Baccalauréat de l’Enseignement Secondaire | Minimum average score of 16/20 in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of 14/20 |
| Turkmenistan | Umumy orta bilim hakynda şahadatnama | Minimum average score of 4 in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of 3.5 |
| UAE |
General Secondary Education Certificate with a minimum average score of 80% |
Minimum average score of 80% in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of 70% |
| Uganda | Uganda Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) in 6 subjects with a final result of A-B, plus Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education with a Principal pass in 1 subject (6 different subjects in total). Required subjects should be advanced level | ||
| USA | USA High School Diploma (accredited schools only). English needs to be included as an additional required subject (also in case English is the language of instruction). Alternatively, the student can submit one of the approved English language test. | Mininum GPA 3.2 (80%)in the required subjects. Next to the required subjects listed above, English needs to be included as an additional required subject (also in case English is the language of instruction). Alternatively, the student can submit one of the approved English language test. | Mininum overall average score of 2.8 (70%). Next to the required Math subject listed above, English needs to be included as an additional required subject (also in case English is the language of instruction). Alternatively, the student can submit one of the approved English language test. |
| Uzbekistan | Akademik Litsey Diplomi (Diploma of Academic Lyceum) | Minimum average score of 4 in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of 3.5 |
| Venezuela | Titulo de Bachiller / Titulo de Educacion Media General | Minimum average score of 80% in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of 70% |
| Vietnam |
Bang Tot Nghiep Pho Thong Trung Hoc / BangTrung Hoc Pho Thong / Bang Tu Tai / Baccalaureate Bang Tot Nghiep Pho Thong Trung obtained at a High School for the Gifted (the University of Twente has her own list) may in cases qualify for direct admission into the Bachelor programme of your choice. Check the University's website for further information.. |
Minimum grade of 8.0 in the required subjects |
Minimum overall average score of 70% |
| Yemen |
Secondary School Final Examination Result |
Minimum average score of 80% in the required subjects | Minimum overall average score of 70% |
| Zimbabwe |
Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at Ordinary Level (A-B in at least 5 examination subjects) plus the Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at Advanced Level in at least 2 subjects. Required subjects should be at Advanced level |