In the first semester, the language of instruction of the language proficiency courses is a combination of English and Dutch. In the second semester, the language of instruction is Dutch. The course ‘The World in Languages’ (De wereld in talen) is offered both in Dutch and English.

The programme is partly provided by the Institute for Dutch Language Education (INTT). 

This minor is offered by the Faculty of Humanities. The faculty’s minors consist of 30 ECTS credits and earn you a second qualification that will be listed on the transcript accompanying your degree certificate. 

Entry requirements

The minor is available to students whose native language is not Dutch and who are enrolled in an English-language Bachelor’s degree programme of the Faculty of Humanities (FGw) or an English language track within a bilingual Bachelor’s programme of the FGw. Students of the Bachelor's in Computational Social Science may also apply for the minor Dutch.

Following registration, all prospective participants have an intake interview with the INTT to determine their language proficiency level. Students with knowledge of Dutch can enter at a higher level and achieve a higher final level. If your proficiency level is already too advanced, you will only be able to take the most advanced courses as free electives, but you cannot complete the minor Dutch.

Registration and placement

The registration period for a minor in the academic year 2025-2026 has passed. You can register for a minor in the Academic year 2026-2027 in Spring 2026.

This minor has a limited number of places available. If there are more applications than available places, a lottery will be held. The timing of your application within the specified period will not affect your chances of being placed.

Are you not a UvA student? Please check here for which Bachelor's programme you need to register at the UvA as an elective course student.