Thank you for your interest in one of our programmes at Tio. You can register easily and digitally for a bachelor, master of ad programme at Tio via the button below.
Admission
Students with disabilities (dyslexia, dyscalculia, physical impairments or chronic illnesses, for example) are offered equal opportunities for academic success as much as possible. You can disclose your impairment when you register, or during your initial interview. In collaboration with your study coach, you can discuss which arrangements Tio can provide you.
Enrolment options
- The January enrolment starts Monday 6 January 2025.
- The September enrolment starts Monday 1 September 2025.
Prior to the academic year the introductions days, the kick-off day and welcome days take place:
- From 18 until 22 August 2025 the introduction days take place.
- Tio kicks the year off with an inspiring kick-off day, for students starting in January it will take place on 3 January 2025 and for students starting in September on 28 August 2025. Students of all Tio locations attend guest lectures by leading figures from the industry.
- The welcome days are devoted to meeting fellow students, the student city and student society Cognatio. You take a look behind the scenes at companies in the industry and above all have a lot of fun. The welcome days take place in the week of 25 August 2025.
Admissions process
After we receive your registration, Tio will send you a written confirmation of your admission (provided that you meet the pre-education requirements and there is no waiting list). If your pre-education is insufficient for the programme you wish to take, we will schedule an interview and an assessment. The assessment costs €80. The admissions committee will decide whether you can be admitted into the programme.
Admission for NON-EU/EEA students
The following information is meant for students requiring a student visa to study in the Netherlands.
Visa requirements
In order for you to come to the Netherlands and to study at Tio, please check whether you need a student visa and/or a residence permit. Always check with the Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service to see if you require an ‘Authorisation for temporary stay’, also known as an entry visa (MVV).
If a MVV and/or residence permit is required, Tio will apply for the MVV and/or residence permit, after the following conditions have been met:
- The student has been accepted by Tio.
- The student has sent all the required and legalised documents (see below).
- The student has paid the package fee to Tio.
Required documents
- A copy of your passport (readable text and visible face).
- A copy of your residence permit (if applicable).
- A copy of your birth certificate, with an apostil or double legalisation.
- A copy of the original documentation of your Higher Education qualifications.
- A legalised copy of all previous educational qualifications translated into English.
- A legalised copy of recent mark/grade lists translated into English.
- A colour passport photograph - digitally (according to Dutch rules, taken from the front side of the face).
- Proof of English language proficiency: CEFR: ≥ B2. TOEFL: iBT ≥ 75-80 points (Institutional TOEFL code Tio: 4764). IELTS academic: ≥ 6.0. Cambridge exam: ≥ 160 points / Cambridge First Certificate.
Application period
The application deadline for the academic year starting in January for students needing a visa is the 15th of October and for enrolment in September it is the 15th of June.
Admission
After applying for admission to Tio by sending a signed copy of the application form, Tio will contact you about the admission proceedings.
Need help?
The international office can be reached by telephone Monday to Friday from 09h00 to 17h00, +31 (0)30 799 90 00, or by email: admissions@tio.nl.
Package fee
Tio has put together a package fee for students requiring a visa. This amount has to be transferred and received into the Tio bank account before Tio will proceed with the visa application.
In case the application is rejected, your study agreement will be terminated without liability for either party. Tio will refund the package fee within 15 days after termination, with deduction of the costs incurred with the application of the MVV and/or residence permit.
Housing & insurance
Tio arranges housing and will apply for the required insurance for non-EU/EEA students.