Application and admission

M Islamic Spiritual Care

Applications will be carefully evaluated by the admission committee. The committee determines whether or not all entry requirements as specified below are met.

Entry requirements

 Islamic Theology degree from the Islamic University of Rotterdam
Students with an Islamic Theology  degree from the Islamic University of Rotterdam can apply for the registration. However, they are considered to have the knowledge, insight and skills in the orientation modules. The orientation program (25 ECTS credits) consists of the following subjects:

Bachelor's degree in the Islamic Sciences from Dutch universities

Students with a (similar) Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Islamic theology from other Dutch universities can apply for the registration.. They are considered to have the basic knowledge, insight and skills in Islamic sciences at a level of premaster. The premaster program (60 ECTS credits) consists of the following preparatory subjects:

Bachelor’s degree in other (closely related) sciences

Students with a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in social, behavioral sciences (including psychology, pedagogy, sociology, criminology, human resources and social work) and other sciences that are closely linked with the spiritual care, are invited to apply for the registration. However, they must first fully complete the pre master program (see the preparatory sucjects as shown above). These applicants are considered to have a solid knowledge, insight and skills of Islamic sciences (Qor'an, hadith, fiqh, kalaam and Islamic history).

Graduates from universities of applied sciences (HBO)

Applicants with an HBO (Applied Sciences) Bachelor's degree in Islamic sciences or Islamic theology are admitted to register. However, they are considered to have a solid knowledge, insight and skills in the premaster modules.

Applicants with a closely related HBO Bachelor's degree in sciences other than Islamic sciences or Islamic theology must first fully complete the full bachelor Islamic sciences at the Islamic University of Rotterdam.

International diplomas

International diplomas are evaluated on the basis of advice from professional evaluators as such NUFFIC. The minimum level of the diploma should be equivalent to three years of Dutch university education which is an equivalent of an academic bachelor education of 180 ECTS credits.

Dutch language proficiency
All applicants must be able to read textbooks, understand lectures, take part in classroom discussions and write in Dutch at a level of at least NT-II.

Refer to Dutch language courses.

Arabic language proficiency

Arabic language is not required, but all applicants must be able to read and recite the Koran verses. Important is that a pre master student does have Arabic language proficiency for some courses especially for the courses relating the basic Islam sciences.

Resident Permit

The applicant is a citizen of one of the EU countries or has a legal resident permit in one of the EU countries. By a “legal resident permit” the following is understood:

1. a (permanent) resident permit on the basis of family connection;
2. a (permanent) resident permit on the basis of “recognized refugee”;
3. a resident permit on the basis of “labor contract” (tewerkstellingsvergunning), valid at least for 6 months;
4. a resident permit differing from the above-mentioned status, valid at least for more than 1 year, but well being allowed to study in the Netherlands

Application procedure and forms

To make use of the university’s education, the exams, and other facilities, the applicants have to apply a registration (enrollment) procedure at the IUR. They have to fulfill all requirements below. Once have met the admission (entrance) requirements, the Students Affairs Service will register (enroll) the student for the master programme. For the registration, the Students Affairs Service will need the following (admission file) documents:

• A completed application form (available at the Student Affairs Service or downloadable from the University’s web page),
• Certified photostat copy of Islamic Theology  diploma obtained from the IUR or an equivalent one from an other institution if the two programmes match.  Any deficiencies in the diploma can be compensated by a one-year pre-master programme.
• for foreign students; a transcript accompanying the diploma
• Certified transcripts of all courses/degree programs completed,
• Certified lists of marks obtained at the examinations,
• Short description of the courses/degree programs followed,
• NT2 certificate of Dutch language proficiency
• Copy of birth certificate or passport pages or ID card, indicating full names, date and place of birth,
• A short curriculum vitae,
• Valid resident permit in the Netherlands,
• Visa for students coming from outside the following countries: EU-countries, Switzerland,  Liechtenstein, Monaco, Island, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Austria,  USA, Canada, Australia, New-Zeeland and Japan See for details: Visa application procedure
• A recent pass photo which meets the standards. See for details: http://www.paspoortinformatie.nl/english/Travel_documents

All documents should be in Dutch or English, add certified translations if necessary. For more information on the application procedure and required application forms for the professional master programme, please follow the link below and download the Application Form.

Deadline for registration

Registration at the IUR takes place each academic year, not on a semester basis. The academic year starts on 1 September. The application for enrollment for the following study year has to be made in the period between the dates May 15th and September 1st. The enrollment is valid only for 1 study year. After the end of each study year, the enrollment has to be renewed for the following study year.

Tuition Fee

• EU/EEA: 1.672 euro (full-time) 1.465 euro (part-time). Students who started before 1 September 2010 are eligible for a compensation arrangement.
• Non-EU/EEA 5000 euro (full-time)

Questions

Consult the Students Affaires if you have questions regarding application and admission. If you have questions that are left unanswered, please contact with the Programme manager. Refer to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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