UtrMaster of Science in Marine SciencesUtrecht University · Utrecht, Netherlands

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Apr 1, 2027 | Jun 1, 2027).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Motivation statement

Programme motivation statement in English.

CV or resume

Curriculum vitae in English.

Degree certificate or proof of anticipated degree

Scan of diploma or official proof of anticipated graduation; certified translation if required.

Recommendation letters x 2

Contact details of referees; referees complete Utrecht's reference form before the deadline.

Official transcript(s)

Scan of transcript with certified translation if not in Dutch, English, German, or French.

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Research-university Bachelor's or equivalent assessed by NUFFIC.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Background in earth, marine, environmental, or related natural sciences.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.0 each component); Utrecht EMI-experienced requirement.
TOEFL: New scale: 93 overall (4.5 each component) | Old scale: 93 overall (20 each component); Utrecht EMI-experienced interim component rule for tests from 21 Jan 2026.; Utrecht EMI-experienced. TOEFL iBT including Home Edition; IELTS Online and One Skill Retake not accepted.
GRE: Not considered; GRE not listed as a standard admissions requirement for this programme.

Historical admission data is not published.