BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics

About the course

An interdisciplinary degree in philosophy, politics and economics that also includes history, taught in a small group of up to 75 students a year.

Entry requirements for Irish students

• Utrecht University accepts the Leaving Certificate with at least 6 subjects, of which at least 2 must be at Higher Level with a grade of H4 or better. This makes you eligible but does not guarantee admission.
• You need maths equivalent to Dutch VWO Mathematics A or B. The university checks your level and does not publish an Irish grade. If you are short, you can take an exam such as Boswell-Bèta or CCVX; contact admissions for details.
• English at EMI-advanced level, which is higher than most Utrecht programmes.

How to apply

1. Apply on StudielinkApply from 1 October 2026. By 14 January 2027, 23:59 CET, upload your grades, written motivation and CV (on the PPE templates) and a referee recommendation, and pay the €100 application fee.
2. Profile testInvitations to the profile test are emailed between 15 and 22 January 2027.
3. Online interviewIf shortlisted, you are invited around mid-March to an online interview in the week of 22-25 March 2027.
4. DecisionYou hear before the end of April 2027 and have two weeks to accept. Show you meet all requirements by 31 August 2027, 23:59 CEST.

Costs

• Higher EU fee: €5,542 (2027/28). PPE charges more than the standard Dutch statutory fee (€2,771 in 2027/28); Utrecht’s fees page lists PPE as an exception with its own fee arrangements.
• EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).

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