The Open University of the Netherlands (OU) is dedicated to providing high-quality higher distance education, with a strong focus on lifelong learning. The university offers flexible and activating academic teaching primarily online, serving approximately 6000 students annually. The Faculty is a leader in innovative digital teaching methods for psychology, with a mission to enhance higher education through technology-enhanced learning. The Faculty's psychology program has received the E-xcellence certificate from the European Association of Distance Teaching Universities. In 2016, student evaluations ranked the Faculty's psychology program as the best among Dutch universities. The OU offers a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, four specializations within the Master of Science in Psychology, a Master of Science in Educational Sciences, and a preparatory program for students transitioning from Higher Vocational Education (HBO) to master's programs.
Details on tuition fees and living costs for international students are not provided on this page.
E-xcellence certificate from the European Association of Distance Teaching Universities.
The Master of Science in Psychology offers four specializations: psychopathology, health psychology, work and organisation psychology, and life span psychology.
Yes, a preparatory program is available for students with Higher Vocational Education (HBO) backgrounds who wish to transition into master's programs.
The provided information does not explicitly state the language of instruction. However, the university focuses on providing higher distance education primarily online.
Specific application details for international students are not provided on this program page. Prospective students should seek further information directly from the university.
The research within the Faculty's psychology programs informs teaching in areas such as psychopathology, health psychology, work and organisation psychology, and life span psychology, which can lead to roles in these fields.