University of Groningen
The University of Groningen is a research university with a global outlook, deeply rooted in Groningen, City of Talent. The University is currently in or around the top 100 on several influential ranking lists.
Required documents
English test score (for non-native speakers
Photocopy of (temporary) Bachelor transcripts (translated into English)
Photocopy of passport. Please note that we need this information to verify whether you will need a visa or residence permit for your study in the Netherlands. We only need to see the following information: issuing country, full name, date of birth, date of expiry. Please feel free to blur all other information.
Our website www.rug.nl/feb/exchange will provide you with extensive and up to date information. Therefore, we advise you to study the website about courses, the academic calendar, practical matters (e.g. visa, housing) and much more.
Useful links
Please consult the following links for detailed information on:
courses the Faculty of Economics and Business offers to exchange students. Bachelor exchange students can only attend courses open to bachelor exchange students. Please note that the course schedule is updated once per year in July.
English proficiency tests and test scores we accept as proof of English proficiency
practical matters such as accommodation, financial matters and health insurance. As student accommodation in Groningen is very scarce, students need to arrange a room quite early. For the fall semester, students need to book a room in the beginning of June already. For the spring semester, students need to arrange a room in the beginning of November already.