OpenFieldDutch DUO Lifelong Learning Healthcare Credit (Levenlanglerenkrediet)
Dutch national Ministry of Education funding mechanism allowing practicing physiotherapists and health clinicians up to age 55 to finance accredited Master of Science tuition at SOMT.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Admission to an accredited Master program at SOMT University of Physiotherapy
- English language proficiency
- Dutch or EU/EEA citizenship or permanent residency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Valid DigiD and formal SOMT enrollment confirmation
- Recommendation letters
- Not required
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Up to €11,000 annual tuition credit loan at favorable government interest rates
- Application fee
- Zero fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full coverage of statutory and institutional Master's tuition fees
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 15, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official SOMT University of Physiotherapy documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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