OpenFieldHigher Vocational Diploma in Remedial Pedagogy and Special Educational Needs
Four-year accredited HBO diploma training educational specialists to diagnose learning disabilities (dyslexia, dyscalculia), design individualized learning plans, and support neurodivergent youth.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- HAVO, VWO, or MBO-4 diploma.
- English language proficiency
- Dutch language proficiency level B2 (NT2-II) or English B2.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Secondary diplomas, statement of pedagogical motivation, and certificate of good conduct (VOG).
- Recommendation letters
- One academic or professional reference.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Dutch DUO student finance eligible and Studium academic excellence bursaries up to €1,500
- Application fee
- €50 registration fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €2,530 annual statutory tuition (EU) / €7,800 institutional fee
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Studium Utrecht Academy documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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