Admissions at University of Groningen are conducted on the yearly basis for undergraduate as well as graduate programs. There are a few graduate programs for which the university has two intakes. Currently, the University of Groningen is offering 250+ UG and PG courses, of which around 200 courses taught partially or totally in English language. Some of the popular subject areas amongst the international students include Engineering, Business, Biology, and Arts.
- Teaching Faculty: 25% of staff is international contributing to the total of 6,400. Even the Research faculty has 3,750 academic staff which comprise 40% international. The university has over 8,500 research publications and 14 patent applications.
- Student Enrolment: The university has 35,000 students of over 120 nationalities amongst which 26% are international with a count of 9,100.
- English Language Proficiency: International students must have an average score of either 6.5 in IELTS Academic or 90 in TOEFL Ibt for admissions.
- Decision Date: The University of Groningen processes the application for six-eight weeks’ time and then in their offer letters.
- Interview: Admission interviews are conducted for selective masters courses at University of Groningen.
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University of Groningen Admission Deadlines
The admission deadlines for University of Groningen courses are pre-defined. The application deadlines vary for undergraduate and graduate programs. For 2023 admissions, the application deadlines for bachelor programs is as follows:
- May 1 is the deadline majority of faculties- Arts, Law, Philosophy, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Economics and Business, Science and Engineering.
- May 1 is also the undergraduate for courses under University College Groningen, University College Fryslân.
- January 15 is the application deadline for courses-
- International relations and International Organization
- Psychology
- International Business
- Artificial Intelligence
- Biology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Computing Science
The application deadlines for the masters courses at University of Groningen are tabulated below:
| Course Name | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Psychology | October 1, 2022 March 1, 2023 October 1, 2023 |
| Nanoscience | February 1, 2023 |
| Journalism, International Commercial Law, Chemistry, Real Estate Studies, Marine Biology, Global Criminal Law, Biomolecular Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Energy and Climate Law, European Law in a Global Context | May 1, 2023 |
| International Relations | April 15, 2023 |
| Molecular Medicine and Innovative Treatment | March 1, 2023 |
University Of Groningen Undergraduate Admissions
The University of Groningen offers 45 UG programs of which around 35 bachelor's degree courses are taught in the English language. Top undergraduate courses offered by the university are Mathematics, International Business, and Artificial Intelligence.
The application portal for 2023 admissions will open from October 1. Students have to wait for six-eight weeks for the decision on their application. The application process and admission requirements for bachelor courses are discussed below:
Application Portal: Studielink and Online Application System (OAS)
Application Fee: 100 EUR
Application Requirements:
- Diploma/Degree certificate of completed higher education (translations also, if not in English, French, Dutch, or German)
- Academic Transcript(s)
- CV (optional)
- Proof of English Language Proficiency
- Course descriptions (relevant checklist with Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics)
Academic Qualification:
Country-specific qualifications required for admission in bachelor’s courses are mentioned below:
| Country Name | Minimum Academic Qualification |
|---|---|
| Singapore | ‘A’ level in at least 3 H2 and 1 H1 course together with either General Paper or Knowledge and Inquiry (5 courses in total) in Singapore/Cambridge GCE |
| Sri Lanka | Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) |
| India CBSE | A grade A (A1, A2) or B (B1) has to be obtained in all 5 courses of the All-India Senior School Certificate of the CBSE |
| Indonesia | Sekolah Menengah Atas from an Indonesian top school |
| China | Senior High School diploma + Gaokao (sufficient scores*) |
English Language Proficiency
English language test is vital along with the application and document submission. The test score should not be older than 2 years. The minimum score are tabulated below:
| Faculty | TOEFL | IELTS (Academic) |
|---|---|---|
| Arts | Ibt-90 (21 in every item) | Minimum 6.5 (6.0 in every component) |
| Behavioural & Social Sciences | Ibt-90 PBT-550 CBT-213 | 6.5 |
| Economics and Business | 80 | 6.0 |
| Science and Engineering | Ibt- 90 | 6.5 |
| Medical Sciences | Ibt- 92 | 6.5 |
| Law | Ibt-100 | 7.0 (at least 6.0 in every section) |
| University College Groningen | Ibt- 92 (21 in each section) CBT- 237 (21 in each section) PBT- 580 (55 in each section) | 6.5 (6.0 in each section) |
Note: Students have to pay the application fee only once even if they apply to multiple programs. As soon as the fee is received, the university sends an email to students with the fee receipt and starts processing the application.
University Of Groningen Postgraduate Admissions
University of Groningen offers 125 master’s program.The application deadlines, as well as program start dates, vary from program to program. International applicants need to provide official transcripts from an accredited university along with supporting documents as specified in their program requirements.
- Application Portal: Register at Studielink and then complete Online Application System (OAS)
- Application Fees: 100 EUR
After a student submits their application via Studielink, they get an email with a payment link for the application fee. Then they have to complete their application in OAS before the deadline.
A Master’s degree follows the system of selective admission. Students not only have to meet the admission requirements but also have to complete a selection procedure to get selected.
Application Requirements:
- Minimum GPA average
- IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL-iBT Score of 90
- Academic Transcripts
- Reference Letters
- Motivation Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- GMAT/GRE Test Result
The above-mentioned is a standard list of documents required. The below-mentioned table contains additional requirements for every specific faculty:
| Faculty | Additional Requirements |
|---|---|
| Arts | Curriculum Vitae | Motivation Letter | Two reference letters | Academic writing sample in English | Course descriptions |
| Behavioral and Social Sciences | Curriculum Vitae/Resume | Thesis (if available) |
| Economics and Business | Motivation Letter | Curriculum Vitae | Two reference letters |
| Law | 1 Academic reference | Letter of Motivation | CV |
| Philosophy | CV, Motivation Letter | two reference letters | Academic writing sample in English |
| Medical Sciences | CV, Motivation Letter | One recommendation letter |
Netherlands Visa Application for International Students
A Netherlands student visa and residence permit are necessary for non-EU citizens to study in the Netherlands. Students can apply either for a Netherlands short-stay student visa or a Netherlands long-stay student visa. Generally, the student chooses the latter, as it allows the student to complete studies in the Netherlands for up to five years. A temporary Dutch residence permit will also be required to study in the Netherlands.
The educational institution where the student will take up his/her studies will apply for the visa on their behalf. Since the university would apply for a visa for the student, they would need some standard documents mentioned below:
- Passport.
- Antecedents certificate.
- Sufficient income/financial requirements (min. 870 EUR per month)
- Completed visa application form
- Two photographs
- Birth certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Official letter from the academic institution in the Netherlands
- Travel and health insurance.
- Photocopies of all the original documents
- Tuberculosis test
- Biometric information
If students get selected, the Admissions Office will send them an offer of (conditional) admission. If the student is certain to accept a place in the program, then he/she can sign the Confirmation of Participation and return it to Admissions Office by email.
FAQs
Ques. What are the minimum qualifications for bachelor’s programs?
Ans. Students applying for bachelor’s programs must have a grade A (A1, A2) or B (B1) has to be obtained in all 5 courses of the All-India Senior School Certificate of the CBSE.
Ques. How can I apply for masters?
Ans.Students applying for master’s have to first register themselves on Studielink and then complete the OAS with an application fee of 100 EUR.
Ques. What are the application deadlines for submitting English language proficiency scores?
Ans. The last date of submitting the English Language scores to be considered for admissions is June 1.
Ques. What are the application requirements for bachelor’s students?
Ans. International students applying for bachelor’s must submit a Diploma/Degree certificate of completed higher education, academic transcript(s), CV (optional), proof of English language proficiency, course descriptions (relevant checklist with Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics).
Ques. What are the minimum English language requirements for Business and Economics bachelor courses?
Ans. Students applying for bachelor courses across the discipline of Business and Economics should have a minimum of either 80 in TOEFL ibt or 6.0 in IELTS Academic.
Ques. What are English language tests accepted by the University of Groningen?
Ans. The university of Groningen accepts IELTS, TOEFL and Cambridge certificates and courses.
Ques. Is English language proficiency compulsory for international students at University of Groningen?
Ans. All international students who come from non-English speaking countries require language tests.
Ques. What is the final deadline to accept the offer from University of Groningen?
Ans. You have to accept your offer within 2 weeks after receiving it. In order to accept your offer, please sign your confirmation of participation statement and send it to: newstudents.ucg@rug.nl
Ques. How long will it take to process my application?
Ans. You will receive a confirmation email as soon you have uploaded your documents and submitted your application form. Please check your email, as it could have gone to your junk mail. It will take approximately 10 working days for the Immigration Service Desk (ISD) to submit your application to the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND).
