Which Dutch biotechnology master's programmes can I choose if I want an industry internship?
Yes, several Dutch master's courses include an internship. TU Delft's Life Science and Technology has a 3 month internship, Utrecht's Science and Business Management has a 30 EC business internship, and Wageningen's MSc Biotechnology includes a second year research project outside the university.
Yes, many Dutch master's programmes include an internship, but a paid placement or a job offer is not guaranteed. The programme page tells you whether the internship is compulsory and whether it can be done at a company or a research institute. Compare these details before you shortlist.
Dutch biotechnology programmes with built-in internships
| University and programme | Internship set-up | Industry link |
|---|---|---|
| Wageningen University and Research, MSc Biotechnology | Research project outside the university in the second year, plus a thesis; confirm on the study handbook whether it is compulsory | Check the programme page for host types |
| TU Delft, MSc Life Science and Technology | Three month internship in the first quarter of the second year (15 EC) | Can be done in industry, at a non-academic life science institute or in an interdisciplinary project |
| TU Delft, MSc Nanobiology | See the official page | Check duration and host types |
| Utrecht University, MSc Science and Business Management | Business internship worth 30 EC at a national or international company of your choice | Host company is chosen by you, so secure one early |
| VU Amsterdam and HAN University of Applied Sciences | See the official page | Check duration and host types on each official page |
What to confirm about a Dutch internship
- Check whether the internship is compulsory or elective in your specific programme.
- Ask who finds the host organisation, you or the programme office.
- Find out whether the internship is paid, and whether the university offers housing help during the period.
- Confirm the language of instruction and the English test requirement for your qualification.
- Check your residence permit conditions, which your university usually arranges, and any extra rules for working during an internship.
My Advice
Choose the programme first and the placement second. A built-in 3 month internship, as at TU Delft, can be more useful than an optional one at a bigger name, because it is part of the course. Write to the programme coordinator and ask where recent international students did their internships.
This information is available on: tudelft.nl, uu.nl, wur.nl
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