Admission requirements
Admission requirements
You are eligible to apply provided you :
hold a Master degree or five years bachelor degree in development studies or a related discipline * and obtained good study results . Applicants with a 4-year Bachelor need to demonstrate equivalence to a Master degree by highlighting the research-oriented character of their bachelor ’ s curriculum or equivalent competencies acquired later-on . Holders of a University degree under the European Bologna system must hold a Master degree ;
have a good command of English , certified by an official language test : TOEFL ( minimum score of 550 for the paper-based test or 79 for the internet-based test ) or IELTS ( minimum overall score of 6.5 and a minimum score of 6.0 on each component ). Certain applicants are exempted from submitting an official language test – see language requirements ;
show a proven interest in development issues ( for ex . relevant professional experience , internship , field research , volunteering experience );
submit a complete and timely application : see application procedure on the website .
VLIR-UOS scholarship applicants need to meet additional requirements : see VLIR-UOS scholarship on the website .
* see website for more detailed information : www . uantwerpen . be / development-studies
6 · master programmes