You can apply for admission before receiving the results of your English language test. However, a sufficient result will then be a condition of your eventual admission. Of course, if you already have your English language test results, you can upload them directly.

• Digital copies of diplomas and transcripts are initially required. Once you have been admitted, we will inform you how to submit certified copies.
• The documents must be in the original language. If they are not in English, Dutch, German or French, they must be accompanied by official translations into one of these languages.
• If you have not yet completed your current programme, state your expected graduation date and submit copies of all transcripts obtained to date plus a list of subjects still to be completed.

In the Placement Letter you are asked to explain in writing that you possess an equivalent level of knowledge, understanding, skills and (research) experience as applicants who are holding a Bachelor’s degree in Astronomy from Leiden University.
You can find the courses and research components which are part of the Leiden BSc degree in Astronomy in the Prospectus. Please use this as a reference to verify that you meet the admission requirement mentioned above.

Optional, you can send in letter(s) of recommendation. This must be written on letterhead paper, signed and (for verification purposes) they must bear the full contact details of the applicable referee. Your referee should describe your skills, qualities and competencies. Your referee can send the letter (mentioning your name and application number) to the institute via master@strw.leidenuniv.nl.