University of Groningen
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University of Groningen is in Groningen, Netherlands; its bachelor's degrees are taught in English, Dutch. Tuition for international students: €14,400–€19,800 (≈ US$16,000–22,000) per year (2027-28 figure). Standard entry requirements: International/European Baccalaureate diploma; Secondary education equivalent to Dutch pre-university (VWO). Language: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 80. Applying: intake: September; application fee €100. Scholarships: 1 from the university; government scholarships: NL Scholarship.
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Les étudiants internationaux doivent aussi prévoir un budget pour l'assurance santé, le visa et les frais de voyage, qui ne figurent pas ici.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition €19,800 per year (≈ US$22,000) (varies by programme) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 1 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. Government scholarships for this country: NL Scholarship. |
| Chances of admission | International/European Baccalaureate diploma. Secondary education equivalent to Dutch pre-university (VWO). Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 15 janv. (Main round) Last round: Main round, 1 mai. |
| Where and how students live | Groningen · 11 km from GRQ airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Not offered |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Requirements by teaching language
| Programmes taught in Dutch | Programmes taught in English | |
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| Bachelor's programme | Linguistics · 3 years Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “BA in Linguistics”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Duration 36 months (180 EC)”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Language of instruction Dutch”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 | Computing Science · 3 years Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “The Bachelor's in Computing Science is a three-year, English-taught international programme.”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Duration 36 months (180 EC)”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Language of instruction English”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12International Business · 3 years Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “BSc in International Business”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Duration 36 months (180 EC)”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Language of instruction English”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Aide financière et conditions pour les étudiants internationaux
| Bourses au mérite | Oui — les étudiants internationaux peuvent recevoir des bourses au mériteSources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Purposes: Master (MSc/MA/LL.M.), Bachelor (BSc/BA/LL.B) Programmes: All Countries of Origin: All”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“A ranking of candidates will be made after a careful evaluation of the applicant's academic merit (i.e. results obtained in study programme, academic research activities, overall evaluation of previous education etc.) and of the candidates' NL Scholarship motivational statements.”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Niveau d'anglais | Test d'anglais obligatoire, sauf dispenseSources (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “You need to start off with a good command of English. Therefore, a proof of proficiency in English is required.”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“For more information on possible exemptions from our language requirements, please consult our exemption policy .”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“You will need to submit proof of English proficiency in accordance with the requirements of the Faculty of Science and Engineering.”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Faculty of Economics and Business: Yes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offered Sources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “You may apply for a degree programme, even though you have not yet taken an English language test or if your test score is still insufficient. In that case, you might be conditionally admitted with one of the conditions for final admission being that you take and pass a (new) test.”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “The Bachelor's in Computing Science is a three-year, English-taught international programme.”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Language of instruction English”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Bourses pour les étudiants de première année
NL Scholarship
€5,000 (≈ US$5,600) en une fois
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: €5,000 (≈ US$5,600) en une fois
- Renewal: One year only
Sources (4)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“Purposes: Master (MSc/MA/LL.M.), Bachelor (BSc/BA/LL.B) Programmes: All Countries of Origin: All”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The scholarship amounts to € 5,000. You will receive this in the first year of your studies. Please note that this is not a full-tuition scholarship.”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“You do not hold the nationality of one of the EEA countries;”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The grant is awarded for one year and can only be received once.”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | September Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Start September”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“non-EU/EEA students 01 May 2027 01 September 2027”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | €100 one-time (≈ US$111) (2027–28 figure) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “The university charges a non-refundable application fee of 100 euros for applicants with a non-Dutch or international diploma to cover the additional costs involved in the processing.”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“APPLICATION GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ACADEMIC YEAR 27/28”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Below you will find an overview of the required documents which you will have to upload to the university's Progress Portal as digital copies in PDF format.”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Proof of English proficiency (English-taught programmes)”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Below you will find an overview of the required documents which you will have to upload to the university's Progress Portal as digital copies in PDF format.”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Transcript Scan(s) of your academic record (i.e. final grade list/report card)”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Government scholarships for studying in Netherlands
Funded by the government, not by the university; check whether this university takes part and the application route.
NL Scholarship
Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
€5,000 (≈ US$5,600)
- Amount: €5,000 (≈ US$5,600) (2027-28 figure)
Sources (4)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“The scholarship amounts to € 5,000. You will receive this in the first year of your studies. Please note that this is not a full-tuition scholarship.”www.studyinnl.org ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“This scholarship is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science as well as several Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences.”www.studyinnl.org ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“The NL Scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands.”www.studyinnl.org ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11“The application period for the 2027-2028 academic year is currently open.”www.studyinnl.org ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-11Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application — September intake | 1 mai (reference)Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “non-EU/EEA students 01 May 2027 01 September 2027”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“non-EU/EEA students 01 May 2027 01 September 2027”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Scholarship application | 1 févr.Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Deadline: February 1”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The NLScholarship selection procedure is based on a comparison of all applicants that have submitted a complete NL Scholarship application before the scholarship application deadline.”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application — September intake (International Business) | 15 janv.Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “non-EU/EEA students 15 January 2027 01 September 2027”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“accepting only 400 students. You can apply for September 2027 intake until 15 January 2027.”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Computing Science: €19,800 per year (≈ US$22,000) (2027–28 figure) International Business: €14,400 per year (≈ US$16,000) (2027–28 figure) Linguistics: €14,400 per year (≈ US$16,000) (2027–28 figure) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | €800–€1,000 per month (≈ US$890–1,100) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
Sources (7)
Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université.
“non-EU/EEA 2027-2028 € 19800 full-time”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Tuition fees Nationality Year Fee Programme form”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“non-EU/EEA 2027-2028 € 14400 full-time”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Tuition fees Nationality Year Fee Programme form”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“non-EU/EEA 2027-2028 € 14400 full-time”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Tuition fees Nationality Year Fee Programme form”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“However, experience shows that students will spend on average €800-1.000 per month, not including tuition costs.”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Not offered Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “The University of Groningen does not provide accommodation, so you are responsible for arranging your own place to stay.”www.rug.nl ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
Lieu
| City / state | Groningen |
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| Nearest major airport | Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ), about 11 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q850730 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).