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European School of Physiotherapy

Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences · Netherlands

European School of Physiotherapy

An intensive three-year physiotherapy degree in English that mixes science, practical skills and clinical internships in varied healthcare settings, taught in small international groups.

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Where
AmsterdamNetherlands
Degree
BSc
Length
3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027
Apply by
15 January 2027
Admission
SelectiveEntrance exam · 100 places
EU/EEA fee
€2,7712027/28 statutory fee
More facts
Degree
BSc
Length
3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027

Deadlines

  1. 1 December 2026*

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    Your own plan
    Details

    Not an official deadline. With a Dutch address you log in with DigiD, which the government says takes about five days. Without one you upload a scan or photo of your passport or EU identity card and Studielink verifies it automatically. Either way, do it well before 15 January.

    Source

  2. 15 January 2027

    Applications close
    Hard deadline
    DetailsSource

  3. 6 July 2027*

    IB results released
    Details

    Both Dutch deadlines fall well before this. How a conditional place pending results is handled is set by each institution; ask yours.

    Source

* Last year’s date, not yet confirmed.

Every date in the Netherlands

What it is

Year one builds on the human body, movement, communication and clinical reasoning, and year two moves to more complex patient cases. Theory and practical classes run in small groups with close guidance from lecturers, and you practise assessing and treating patients. Clinical internships start with a summer placement in year one and continue with two in year two, in different healthcare settings and cultural contexts. Year three includes specialised courses, a minor, research projects and professional assignments. Graduates work as physiotherapists in international healthcare or continue to a master's.

What you need

  • Numerus fixus (100 places): apply by 15 January 2027; written exam and interview. VWO-level diploma; English at IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Requirements in full

Every IB applicant at AUAS / HvA

The IB Diploma is on AUAS's list of accepted diplomas, including for the VWO-level International Business fast track. English at B2: a diploma taught completely in English in the EU can count as proof.

Where it says so

Its entry requirements

Check it on amsterdamuas.com

How places are decided

    • Entrance exam
    • Interview
    Numerus fixus, 100 places: a written exam and an interview with an ESP lecturer rank you. Biology and chemistry are recommended, not required.
Sources (3)
  1. European School of Physiotherapy at AUAS / HvA — checked 2026-09-30
  2. Entry requirements
  3. IB applicants at AUAS / HvA

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