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Course application

Discover when and how to apply for courses at the Honours College.

Important note: You may only participate in Honours College courses if you have been admitted to the Honours College. Read more about applying for the Honours College at Application and admission

Course application in year 1

The course application process depends on when you start the Honours College.

  • Are you starting in the second semester of your first year? In the December–February application, you will also need to indicate your preferences for which first-year honours courses you would like to take. You may only be admitted to one first-year honours course. 
     
  • Are you starting in the first semester of your second year? Then you must first apply for the Honours College in May-June (during your first year of your bachelor's programme). Later that summer, you will apply for the honours courses together with all upcoming second- and third-year students. View 'Course application in years 2 and 3' for more details. 

Why course preferences? 💡

Some courses may receive more applications than there are places available. By asking students to list multiple preferences, we can ensure that everyone is placed in a course that matches their interests. 

Tip: Before submitting your preferences, check whether the timetables for the honours courses you wish to take are compatible with the timetable for your regular bachelor's programme.

Course application in years 2 and 3

In years 2 and 3, you have the option to submit your course preferences for the upcoming semester twice a year. You may only be admitted to a maximum of one honours course per semester.

Course applications are submitted via the Honours Academy’s application system. When the applications open, a link to the application system will be place on this web page. 

The course application periods are listed in the table below. As an Honours College student, you are responsible for keeping track of these deadlines. 

Start honours course Course application period Results
1st semester of 2026-2027  Monday 24 August up to and including Sunday 6 September 2026 No later than Friday 18 September 2026
2nd semester of 2026-2027  Monday 9 November up to and including Monday 30 November 2026 No later than Thursday 17 December 2026
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