Guide

University of Groningen

NL Netherlands · Groningen

A student city (every fourth resident is a student); many programs in English.

Tuition
€14 000 – €19 800 / year
Founded
1614
Students
36,000
QS 2027
#157
IELTS from
6.5
Bachelor language
English / Dutch

Most programs €14 000, Science & Engineering €19 800; medicine €32 000

Schools and programmes

  • International Business
  • Psychology
  • Physics & Astronomy
  • Medicine
  • Economics

Application deadlines (2027 intake)

  • — Studielink: numerus fixus programs. Applications open from 1 October 2026
  • — Studielink: other bachelor's programs. For non-EU students many universities close admissions earlier (often 1 April)

Documents required

  • International passport — Valid for the whole period of study + 6 months
  • Certificate + grades supplement — If you're still studying — your grade report for years 10–11 and predicted grades
  • Registration on Studielink
  • Document translation + apostille — Sworn/notarized translation into the language of instruction
  • Language certificate — IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo or a certificate of the language of instruction
  • Motivation letter / essay
  • CV (resume) — Olympiads, projects, volunteering, work
  • Selection / matching, if any
  • Residence permit via IND + finances
  • Photo for documents
  • Pay the application fee
  • Health insurance

Official links

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