University or course accessNetherlands
Numerus fixus selection
The selection procedure Dutch universities run for capped degrees such as medicine, psychology and physiotherapy.
- Who sits it
- Applicants to capped (numerus fixus) programmes in the Netherlands.
- When it happens
- Apply through Studielink by 15 January of the entry year.
- Preparation time
- A few months preparing tests and application materials.
- How often
- Once a year.
- Cost
- Free, though some assessments involve travel.
What the exam is like
Each university sets its own mix of school grades, subject tests, motivation letters and on-campus assessment days.
Stage by stage
1
Apply through Studielink before the January deadline
2
Complete the university's selection activities
3
Receive a ranking number
4
Accept your place if your number is called
How the mark is used
Ranking number per programme; unclaimed places move down the list into the summer.
Careers that need it
No careers are linked to this exam yet.