Detailed information about cookies

We use cookies and other technologies that store data on your device to keep the site reliable and secure, tailor your experience and analyze site usage.

The table below describe the functional cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of the page. Additional cookies may be stored, on the condition that the user (applicant) has accepted the analytics and metrics cookies in the "Cookie dialog".

Name Type Expiry Purpose
DA-26d9a1189... * HTTP-only, secure Expires with session We store a randomly generated session ID, so that you are able to sign in and stay signed in while you are submitting your data.
sidebar-active Secure Expires with session This cookies stores the layout choice that the user (applicant) has made, namely whether the left sidebar menu is preferred open or closed.
wcag-contrast Secure Expires with session This cookie is used to remember if the the user (applicant) has enabled the "High contrast mode" accessibility feature.
locale HTTP-only
Secure
2 years This cookie stores the locale (language) that the user (applicant) has chosen (or has been automatically applied).
territory[territory] HTTP-only
Secure
2 years This cookie stores the country/territory that the user (applicant) is coming from, in order to show the correct applicable deadlines, fees and requirements.
territory[verified] HTTP-only
Secure
2 years This cookie stores whether or not the user (applicant) has verified the automatically detected country/territory.
cookies Secure 2 years This cookie stores the choices that the user (Applicant) has made in the "Cookie preferences" dialog.
wishlist Local storage N/A The user (applicant) may choose, as on optional feature, to save some programmes / courses into their "wishlist".

* The actual name of the cookie is derived cryptographically from the domain name