University of Groningen
Groningen · Official website ↗
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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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: Jan 15 (Main round) Last round: Main round, May 1. |
| 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)“BA in Linguistics”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Duration 36 months (180 EC)”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Language of instruction Dutch”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 | Computing Science · 3 years Source (3)“The Bachelor's in Computing Science is a three-year, English-taught international programme.”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Duration 36 months (180 EC)”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Language of instruction English”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12International Business · 3 years Source (3)“BSc in International Business”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Duration 36 months (180 EC)”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Language of instruction English”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarshipsSources (2)“Purposes: Master (MSc/MA/LL.M.), Bachelor (BSc/BA/LL.B) Programmes: All Countries of Origin: All”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| English proficiency | English test required unless an exemption appliesSources (3)“You need to start off with a good command of English. Therefore, a proof of proficiency in English is required.”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“For more information on possible exemptions from our language requirements, please consult our exemption policy .”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Faculty of Economics and Business: Yes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offered Sources (1)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (2)“The Bachelor's in Computing Science is a three-year, English-taught international programme.”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Language of instruction English”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Scholarships for first-year students
NL Scholarship
€5,000 (≈ US$5,600) one-time
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: €5,000 (≈ US$5,600) one-time
- Renewal: One year only
Sources (4)
“Purposes: Master (MSc/MA/LL.M.), Bachelor (BSc/BA/LL.B) Programmes: All Countries of Origin: All”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You do not hold the nationality of one of the EEA countries;”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The grant is awarded for one year and can only be received once.”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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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)“Start September”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“non-EU/EEA students 01 May 2027 01 September 2027”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application fee | €100 one-time (≈ US$111) (2027–28 figure) Source (2)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“APPLICATION GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ACADEMIC YEAR 27/28”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | English proficiency test: Required Source (2)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Proof of English proficiency (English-taught programmes)”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12School transcript / academic records: Required Source (2)“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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Transcript Scan(s) of your academic record (i.e. final grade list/report card)”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 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)
“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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The application period for the 2027-2028 academic year is currently open.”www.studyinnl.org ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application — September intake | May 1 (reference)Source (2)“non-EU/EEA students 01 May 2027 01 September 2027”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“non-EU/EEA students 01 May 2027 01 September 2027”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Scholarship application | Feb 1Source (2)“Deadline: February 1”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 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 ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application — September intake (International Business) | Jan 15Source (2)“non-EU/EEA students 15 January 2027 01 September 2027”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“accepting only 400 students. You can apply for September 2027 intake until 15 January 2027.”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 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 — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | €800–€1,000 per month (≈ US$890–1,100) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Sources (7)
“non-EU/EEA 2027-2028 € 19800 full-time”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Tuition fees Nationality Year Fee Programme form”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“non-EU/EEA 2027-2028 € 14400 full-time”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Tuition fees Nationality Year Fee Programme form”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“non-EU/EEA 2027-2028 € 14400 full-time”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Tuition fees Nationality Year Fee Programme form”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“However, experience shows that students will spend on average €800-1.000 per month, not including tuition costs.”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12US$ 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)“The University of Groningen does not provide accommodation, so you are responsible for arranging your own place to stay.”www.rug.nl ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Location
| 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).