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Bachelor of Physiotherapy (European School of Physiotherapy)

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (European School of Physiotherapy, ESP) · Amsterdam, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishNo CAO points neededLimited placesApplied sciencesIntake test
Duration3 years
StartsSept 2027
EntryLimited places
Deadline (EU)15 Jan 2027
EU fee 2026/27€2,694 / yr

About the course

An intensive, English-taught three-year honours degree in physiotherapy that combines theory, practical training, clinical internships and research projects. It is a practical, career-focused degree at a university of applied sciences.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • The institution assesses the Irish Leaving Certificate individually and does not publish a fixed Irish requirement. Contact admissions to confirm.
  • You need a school-leaving diploma equivalent to the Dutch VWO (pre-university) level. A background in Biology, Physics, Maths and Chemistry is recommended but not required.
  • English: IELTS 6.5 or an accepted equivalent. Selection is an online written exam (multiple-choice questions on a physiotherapy-related text) and an online interview with an ESP lecturer.

How to apply

  1. Apply by 15 January 2027From 1 October 2026, register on Studielink and complete the ESP application form, documents and €100 admission fee.
  2. Selection invitationYou receive your invitation once your application is complete, no later than 1 February 2027.
  3. Online selection daySaturday 6 February 2027: written exam and interview online. If your documents are approved by December you may request an earlier interview.
  4. Result and ranking1 March 2027: ranking number based on your selection performance; waiting-list offers possible until 1 July 2027.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: Apply between 1 October 2026 and 15 January 2027: Studielink enrolment, ESP application form, documents and admission fee all due by 15 January 2027..

Costs

  • Standard Dutch EU fee: €2,694 (2026/27). The 2027/28 fee is set by the Dutch government each year (expected to be close to €2,800). Applicants with a non-Dutch diploma also pay a €100 admission fee by 15 January 2027 (refunded in November 2027 to EEA students who are accepted and enrol). AUAS estimates €200-€300 a year for books and materials and €300-€2,000 per internship for travel or accommodation.
  • EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).
Limited places (numerus fixus). You can apply for at most 2 numerus fixus programmes in the Netherlands in the same year.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityAmsterdam
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
Places100 places
EntryLimited places
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Checked against the official AUAS website: September 2026 (2027 entry). The fee shown is for 2026/27; confirm the 2027/28 fee. Always confirm details with the university before applying.