Here, you will meet students with many different ideas, nationalities and backgrounds. And that makes the study programme an exciting breeding ground.

• Practice-oriented. Your knowledge is always up-to-date and directly applicable. You will follow guest lectures and do assignments for organisations such as Rainforest Alliance and municipalities. And many lecturers come from the professional field.
• Freedom of choice. There is a lot to choose from. You can become a generalist or a specialist. And you can delve into five themes: food security, climate action and fair trade, social equality and disaster and conflict mitigation.
• Two internships. You will do internships at home or abroad with very different organisations and companies, such as the Red Cross and Fairtrade International.
• Impact. You can make a difference with your knowledge and skills and contribute to a better world for everyone.
• Great job opportunities. After your education, you will understand global challenges and their causes. You are inquisitive, solution-oriented and flexible. This allows you to adapt well to the dynamic professional environment and work together in multicultural teams.
• Study in the Netherlands. The Netherlands is renowned for international development work, hosting NGOs like Oxfam Novib and Hivos, where you can do internships and gain valuable experience. The country is known for its focus on sustainability, fighting climate change, building a fair economy and innovation.

In the International Development Management programme, you will discover how to successfully work towards a fair and sustainable society. You will work on five themes: environmental justice, disaster relief and conflict prevention, social inclusion and diversity, healthy food and resilient communities, as well as equitable and sustainable value chains. Focusing on these, you compose part of your study programme yourself. And as a result, you will eventually become a generalist or specialist.

Putting theory into practice

You will put your knowledge into practice during two internships, during courses looking at issues in organisations and during your thesis. An actual case study - could be flooding, famine or forest fire - turns theory into practice. From emergency relief to community development. You will learn:

• what local people experience, and which parties and interests play a role;
• how you create change, and with what strategies;
• how to bring parties such as the government, companies and local people together to work towards that change;
• how to work together in an international, multicultural team.

The knowledge and skills you gain in your studies will open doors for you worldwide. From nature reserves in Uganda and coffee plantations in Peru to climate lobbying in Brussels. You can find work at both commercial and non-commercial parties. Perhaps you will become a development aid coordinator at Cordaid, set up your own sustainable business, work as a climate change advisor, defend human rights or work as a food security specialist at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Prefer to continue studying? Several Masters link well with your study programme.

Diploma requirements

To be admissible, you need to have a secondary school diploma comparable to the Dutch havo diploma, which is at least NLQF 4/EQF 4 level. You can check the website of Nuffic for an indication of the value of your diploma. Our admissions department will assess your diploma when you submit your application.

Language requirements

We also require proof of English proficiency. You are required to submit one of the following valid test results. Please note: language tests must be taken at an official examination centre (tests taken online are not accepted) and must not be older than two years.

• IELTS Academic: minimum overall score of 6.0 and no subscores below 5.0
• TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 80 or 4,5 (updated score scale)
• Cambridge English scale: B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a minimum score of 169–175
• Pearson PTE Academic: minimum score of 61
• TOEIC: minimum score of 865 for listening and reading, and 335 for speaking and writing
• LanguageCert Academic: minimum score of 65

Important: the following students are exempted from proving their English language skills: 

• Students with a sufficient Dutch diploma
• Students from a large range of selected European countries who have obtained one of the following diplomas, including a final examination in the subject of English
• Students with an International Baccalaureate with a final examination in English A Language and Literature

Students who have completed at least three years of English-taught education, including a final examination in the subject of English in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, South Africa, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States of America or Zimbabwe

Questions?

If you have any questions about the admission requirements, please send an e-mail to info@vhluas.com

When it comes to studying abroad, there's a lot to think about. From tuition fees to the application process and settling into life in the Netherlands, it's all part of the adventure. Keep in mind that rules may vary for European students (EEA students) and non-European students, so make sure to check which information applies to you.

Application process
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Study in the Netherlands
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