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Visit Us
Visiting the University and speaking Other ways to find out more Contents
to our academic staff and current Our guided visits include a tour with a
Master’s students is the best way to current student and the opportunity to Study options 6
find out which degree to pursue at the meet with someone from your chosen A PhD at the UG 8
University of Groningen. faculty. To book a visit, contact us at Groundbreaking research 10
prospectives@rug.nl Advancing your career 13
We have two main open day events Supporting you 14
each academic year and these offer Our locations 16
you a great opportunity to speak with Accomodation 18
our academics about our programmes, International visits GROW DUTCH UNIVERSITIES REPRESENTATIVE Fees and funding 22
find out what life is like as a Master’s Find out when you can meet us in your How to apply 23
student, and explore our facilities country at: www.rug.nl/meetus Representative Office Indonesia
first-hand. Master ’s degree programmes
Senayan Trade Center 1st Floor Room 115-117
Faculty of Arts 26
Master’s Week:
Jl. Asia Afrika – Pintu IX, Gelora Senayan
Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences 28
18 – 22 November 2019 Virtual UG Jakarta 10270 – Indonesia Campus Fryslân 29
You are able to watch webinars about Faculty of Economics and Business 30
Master’s Day: various subjects including student P/F : +62 2157931651/ 0812 8107643 Faculty of Law 32
27 March 2020 life, programme information and the E : ponti.caroline@growoffice.net Faculty of Medical Sciences 33
application process via our online event Faculty of Philosophy 34
For more information and registration,
platform – The Virtual UG.
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visit: www.rug.nl/mastersday Faculty of Spatial Sciences 35
www.rug.nl/webinars FB : Grow Dutch Uni’s Rep Faculty of Science and Engineering 36
IG : grow_dutchunirep Faculty of Theology and Religion 38

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For information about a particular
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or visit the website programme page
which can be found on the subject page.
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30,000 students Over 180

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candidates community
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Study Options
The University of Groningen offers a range of study options after your Bachelor’s
programme, from Pre-master’s to PhDs. There are also a number of opportunities to
link your UG degree to studies at partner institutions around the world.
Pre-master’s
Pre-master’s programmes are bridging programmes for students
who want to enter a Master’s programme, but have certain shortfalls
in their academic background. Once you have successfully completed
a Pre-master’s programme (lasting a maxiumum of one year), you
can enrol in the corresponding Master’s programme. During the
Pre-master’s you will follow courses preparing you for a specific
Master’s degree.
Information for HBO graduates (those currently
studying at a Dutch University of Applied Sciences)
HBO graduates (those who have completed their bachelor’s degree at
a University of Applied Sciences) cannot automatically register for a
Master’s programme at the UG. However, many of our Master’s degree
programmes offer graduates of related HBO programmes a special
Pre-master’s programme. The most common transfers have standard
bridging programmes and it is worth noting that a combination that
is less usual does not necessarily mean that there is no Pre-master’s
programme available. In some cases a programme can be tailored
to your situation. Please contact the study advisor of your chosen
Master’s degree to discuss your options.
More information:
www.rug.nl/education/verkort
Information for applicants with a non-Dutch degree
Applicants with a non-Dutch degree cannot apply for Pre-master’s
programmes directly and you should first apply for the regular
Master’s programme of your choice. If your credentials are
insufficient for direct admission into the Master’s programme,
the Admissions Office will assist you with your registration as an
international Pre-master’s student. Please note that not all faculties
offer Pre-master’s programme for applicants with a non-Dutch
education.
More information:
www.rug.nl/premasters
Master’s
Master’s programmes at the UG usually combine advanced-level
tuition with the completion of a thesis (an extended piece of writing
based on reading and independent research on your chosen topic)
with the supervision of a member of academic staff. You will
normally be able to choose from a number of modules so that you
can tailor your programme to what you are interested in. Master’s
programmes in Arts and Humanities are usually 1 year with Science
and Engineering Master’s being 2 years. Upon completion you will be
awarded a Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MSc), or a Master of
Laws (LLM) qualification; depending on your field of study.
Research Master’s/Top Master’s
Research Master’s and Top Master’s programmes are especially
geared towards those interested in a research career in academia or
beyond. The additional second year in the two-year Research or Top
Master’s programmes offers excellent preparation for a PhD and you
write a PhD proposal as part of the programme. These programmes
are more independent and while you will still receive support and
guidance from an expert supervisor, the focus of your programme will
be on your own research work.
Double Degree Programmes
The University works closely with strategic international partner
universities to offer joint programmes that enable you to study in
other countries. This means you are also able to experience different
academic environments, cultures and societies. When you complete
a double degree programme, you receive an additional certificate and
in some cases a degree from both universities.
More information:
www.rug.nl/doubledegrees
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Erasmus Mundus Programmes
The European Commission has awarded the prestigious Erasmus
Mundus status to five of the University of Groningen’s Master’s
programmes. Erasmus Mundus aims to enhance quality in higher
education through scholarships and academic cooperation between
Europe and the rest of the world. The scheme offers financial
support for institutions and scholarships for individuals.
More information:
www.rug.nl/erasmusmundus
PhD
A PhD requires extensive independent study for a minimum of
four years with the completion of a thesis and an oral examination,
which together demonstrate that your research makes an original
contribution to knowledge. PhD candidates work autonomously in
close collaboration with at least two academic supervisors who are
themselves active researchers in the field.
Undertaking further study after your Bachelor’s can be
rewarding and also help you with your future career. Research
has shown that people with a postgraduate qualification earn
€5,600 more a year on average (or €222,700 over a 40-year
working life) than someone only holding a Bachelor’s degree.*
*Sutton Trust, 2013
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A PhD at the UG
Dutch universities offer a great environment for those wishing to undertake a PhD, with
research in the Netherlands being held in high regard internationally. Most programmes
typically take four full years and are based on individual research. At the UG, research
takes place at Graduate Schools which provide a balanced mix of expert supervision and
tailor-made postgraduate training.

What is a PhD?
Doctoral and PhD degrees are the highest level of qualification PhD programmes at the UG are
awarded by universities in the Netherlands.
divided between the following
› You carry out an independent research project under supervision ten graduate schools:
over an extended period of time, before submitted a thesis which is
usually comprised of a number of papers that have been or will be › Graduate School for the Humanities
published in relevant academic journals.
› Graduate School of Behavioural and Social Sciences
› You take on the responsibility of managing your project, while
planning the research timeline for yourself with assistance from › Graduate School of Economics and Business
supervisors.
› Graduate School of Law
› You will be expected to initiate discussions, make arguments on
behalf of your research and ask for help when required. › Graduate School of Medical Sciences
› If you are looking for a challenging and exciting opportunity to
› Graduate School of Philosophy
work independently at the cutting-edge of research, we can offer a
rich, dynamic and supportive international environment in which to › Graduate School of Science and Engineering
pursue your passion.
› Graduate School of Spatial Sciences
› Alongside your thesis, you also have the opportunity to follow a
PhD training programme based on your needs and interests. › Graduate School of Theology and Religious Studies

› Graduate School Campus Fryslân

Some international PhD candidates choose to come to Groningen as
part of their PhD and you too have the option of carrying out part of
your research abroad.
Applying for your PhD
More information: Prepare the relevant documents in electronic form (PDF preferred): What should be in a summary?
www.rug.nl/graduateschools › updated CV;
› passport copy; 1 Title of the proposal, your name, your nationality;
› Bachelor’s and Master’s diplomas and transcripts;
2 Your main research questions;
› English skills test score, IELTS (requirements vary, so check
for your individual case) or the equivalent in internet-based/ 3 The specific journals (or other means of publication) in which
international TOEFL, of no more than two years old; you intend to publish your results;
› your motivation letter, and any letters of reference you may have;
4 The State of the Art: what are the latest developments in the
› your research proposal, if you have it;
field? How did they inform your research questions? Have you
› any examples of your scientific writing in English (thesis,
checked thoroughly that your research questions have not
publication, article, paper, presentation);
been investigated before?
› a concise summary of the research proposal.
5 Impact on Science: how will the field benefit from your
Once you are ready to submit, you should contact your chosen research? Can the concepts you will develop be applied in
Graduate School. Generally, there is no deadline for application, as other cases? What further research will be opened up by your
the admission to PhD programmes is continuous. findings?

6 Impact on Society: how will society benefit from a deeper

More information:
understanding of your specific topic?
www.rug.nl/education/phd-programmes/prospective
7 Means of funding (if scholarship, please state name of sponsor);

8 Specific reasons for choosing the University of Groningen (in

other words, make clear that you are not sending this mail to
100+ institutions; show focus on what we actually do!).
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Groundbreaking
research
The University of Groningen is home to many leading research centres, groups and
institutes, which tackle a range of global challenges through groundbreaking research.
Groningen-based researchers collaborate with colleagues from all over the world on a
daily basis and, as a Master’s student at the UG, you will have the opportunity
to be involved in this research.
The University of Groningen’s research profile consists of the
research focus areas of the faculties and the selected three societal
themes of the University: Healthy Ageing, Energy and Sustainable
Society. These focus areas and themes are interconnected and
complement each other, thus enabling the University to actively
undertake research that seeks to address major questions in
society. This ensures that our research has immediate social
relevance. Our researchers cooperate on a large scale with partners
from business, public organisations and the government – both
within and outside the region.
Here are some examples of how our researchers work together
with a focus on our research themes:
The Adaptive Life programme aims to integrate research into
the two main forms of adaptation, which are a core aspect of
any living system. The research focuses on connecting robotics
and other human-designed adaptive systems; the modelling of
cognition and neural networks; understanding biological processes
at the molecular level; energetics and metabolism; biomedical and
pharmaceutical research, and understanding complex systems in
relation to large data.
The Brain Ageing theme involves research that is aimed
at understanding the function of the healthy brain and the
dysfunctions of the nervous system with reference to neurological
and psychiatric disorders. Its research also emphasises
translational collaboration between lab-based and hospital-based
researchers, integrating different levels of neuroscience research.
Data Science and Systems Complexity is a research cluster of
58+ prominent senior researchers in a number of basic disciplines
(Mathematics, Astronomy, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence,
Systems & Control) and scientific application domains (Genomics,
Pharmacology, Instrumentation). The ambition is to combine data
science and complexity science to solve the challenges arising
when complex systems and big data collide.
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Recently launched, the Fundamentals of the Universe hopes to
connect research across all length scales by using linked theories.
These include a range from the Planck scale (quantum gravity)
via sub-atomic scales (particle physics), to cosmic dimensions
(cosmology and astrophysics). The research can be grouped into
‘Building Blocks of the Universe’, ‘the Emergent Universe’ and
‘the Instrumentation Universe’. A further groundbreaking series
of research is entitled ‘Elucidating Malignant Transformation’.
The programme aims to translate insights into oncogenesis
and tumour behaviour from basic research into full prevention,
detection and treatment methods. The researchers at the Cancer
Research Center Groningen do this by clarifying the molecular
mechanisms that determine malignant transformation, with the
ultimate goal being personalised cancer therapy.
Religion and the Dynamics of Culture which examines how
political systems and religions interact as well as their influence
on culture and society. This is centred around three sub-themes;
‘The Interrelation of the Abrahamic religions in their formative
phases’, ‘The former and continuing global importance of religion’
and “The relation between Christianity, philosophy and the public
domain, in the Western world’. Sabina Gjocaj, Dominic Kranholdt,
LLM Global Criminal Law, Kosovo Master’s International Political
Human Wellbeing & Biomedical Materials looks at the Economy, Germany
widespread use of biomaterial implants in modern health care. ‘The programme I follow is
Biomaterials are used in post-oncological surgery, post-trauma undoubtedly the best option for a ‘While pursuing a Master’s degree
recovery and in healing to ameliorate the wear caused by advanced criminal lawyer, who wants to explore in International Political Economy,
ageing. Centred around the Kolff Institute, the research considers the international aspect of criminal law I worked in the economic affairs
materials science, medical product development and clinical in depth. Nowadays, crime is borderless department at the Representation of
evaluation of both biomaterial implants and extra-corporal support and its interstate nature presents a Thuringia to the European Union in
systems. major challenge for law enforcement Brussels. Feeling the need to gain more
agencies, especially in developing practical experiences, I decided to do
More information: countries, like the Republic of Kosovo a second Master’s placement at the
www.rug.nl/researchthemes (where I come from).’ Permanent Mission of Germany to the
United Nations in New York City, which
perfectly complemented my studies in
Groningen.’
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Advancing your
career
There are more than 120,000 UG alumni working in 120 countries worldwide.
Our graduates have become leaders at major companies including Unilever,
JP Morgan and Shell with others going on to be successful entrepreneurs, legal
professionals and policy makers. We understand that upon graduation you will be
entering a very competitive job market and we aim to provide you with the support
needed for navigating through today’s professional landscape.

Career Services
Our Career Services offers expert guidance and support including
CV checks, interview practice, and one-to-one advice on identifying
job roles that fit your profile and skills. We regularly arrange events
and seminars, such as employer presentations that will offer you
the opportunity to meet and network with a range of potential
employers. There are also regular workshops to help you develop
your employability skills.
Services available:
› one-to-one support from professionally trained managers
› regular workshops to help develop
your employability skills
› access to thousands of potential employers for work experience,
internships and jobs
› training and coaching in job-hunting techniques
› help to build your CV and job applications
› opportunities to meet global recruiters
› links to postgraduate study in the Netherlands and overseas
Language courses
Although it is not necessary to speak Dutch in order to study at
the University of Groningen, as an international student, we offer
you the opportunity to study up to 100 hours of Dutch – for free.
Apart from Dutch, the University Language Centre offers paid
courses in 13 languages including French, Arabic, Japanese,
Russian and Spanish, which will add to your CV. These courses
provide a stimulating atmosphere in which to learn and practice
your foreign language abilities, including speaking, listening,
reading and writing skills.
More information:
www.rug.nl/language-centre
Internships
Many Master’s programmes offer you the opportunity to undertake
an internship as part of your degree, offering you first-hand
experience of your chosen career. The University of Groningen has
a number of partners both in the Netherlands and abroad, with
previous internships having covered a broad selection of industries
within the public and private sectors.
Alumni Network
You can benefit from the experience of an extensive global network
of 120,000 alumni, even before you graduate. Our Alumni Network
offers you networking opportunities and access to first-hand
information on where a degree from the University of Groningen
can take you.
More information:
www.rug.nl/alumni
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Supporting you
We want you to make the most of your time at the University of Groningen. Our excellent
support facilities are here to enhance your learning experience and to enable your
personal and social development.

Library Services Student Associations

With over 80,000 e-journals, one million e-books, three million
printed books and 5,000 magazines, our University Library is here to
support you throughout your studies. The University Library has three
locations: the main location in the city centre and two faculty-
specific libraries located at the Zernike Campus and the University
Medical Center Groningen (UMCG).
More information:
www.rug.nl/library
Student-run associations offer you the opportunity to meet other
students during your time in Groningen. Activities range from regular
jazz festivals by the Groningen Student Big Band, to public speaking
training offered by Nexus (Faculty of Law) and events run by the
Amnesty International Student Group.
As a student at Campus Fryslân, you can join one of the numerous
student associations available – most of which are represented in the
IBOS, a combined body of all the associations.

Sport More information:

At the University of Groningen, we know how much staying fit
and active can help your studies. Groningen has the ACLO as
the overarching student sports organisation home to 49 sports
clubs. The ACLO (founded in 1945) is the largest student sports
organisation in the Netherlands. For a fee of just €59,90 per year,
you will join 19,000 others who have access to sports and activities
including water polo, African dance, bouldering, basketball and rugby.
More information:
www.aclosport.nl/en
www.rug.nl/studentassociations
Leeuwarden Studiestad
If you are studying at Campus Fryslân, in Leeuwarden you can
use the sports facilities offered by Leeuwarden Studiestad for
a small yearly fee. There is a choice of different sports,
including basketball, futsal, swimming and kickboxing.

More information: University Cultural Student Centre (Usva)
www.leeuwardenstudentcity.nl Usva is the cultural facility of the University of Groningen, based
in Groningen, which strives to encourage students to develop
themselves in arts and culture. Usva provides an artistic platform
in the city where you have the opportunity to discover and engage
with the arts.
There are various courses available in artistic disciplines, such as
film, improv comedy, dance, and drawing with the opportunity to also
learn how to sew or play the piano. Throughout the year, Usva hosts
many events such as the Flicks Film Festival, a singer-songwriter
contest (Nootuitgang), clothing swap (O-Swap), mini festival (Usva
at the Park) and a monthly Quiz Night. Student organisations also
receive support for artistic projects from the venue in the form of
grants, facilities and practical knowledge. Rooms and the theatre
are available for students to rent.
Student Service Centre
We have a number of services available to support you if you are
experiencing more complex problems such as those related to mental
health. You will have a study advisor who will be able to forward
you on to the Student Service Centre where study counsellors and
psychologists can help and/or advise you on what to do next. This
service is also aimed at students with learning difficulties (such as
dyslexia, dyscalculia), or physical disabilities.
More information:
www.rug.nl/ssc

More information:
www.usva.nl
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Our locations
We are one University with most faculties based in Groningen and one,
Campus Fryslân, based in nearby Leeuwarden. While each location
differs in its own distinctive atmosphere, you will still experience the
UG’s unique character, wherever you choose to study.
Groningen
Living in the city of Groningen will place you in the
heart of a historic, vibrant student city with so much on
your doorstep. A year in Groningen includes festivals
in our parks, numerous sporting activities and cafe
concerts – there is always something to do.
1 Groningen is the largest and oldest city in the Northern
Netherlands with its own international airport.
2 The city of Groningen is the capital of the province, which also
bears the same name.
3 Groningen is home to various festivals, including Eurosonic
(Europe's largest showcase festival), which launched the career
of artists including Hozier and Bastille. Other festivals include
Noorderzon, a 10-day performing art festival and StuKafest,
where student rooms are used as mini concert halls or theatres.
4 Groningen is a city of entrepreneurs and has the second largest
number of successful startups after Amsterdam.
5 The cost of living for students in Groningen is amongst the
lowest in the country.
Leeuwarden
6 The city has a top-league football club, FC Groningen (first
European team for Luis Suárez), basketball team (Donar) and
volleyball team (Lycurgus).
7 There are many museums in Groningen including the Science
Museum and the world famous Groninger Museum, which has
hosted David Bowie, David LaChappelle and Rodin exhibitions.
8 With roughly 145km of bicycle lanes, it’s no surprise that the
city is one of the best cycling cities in the Netherlands and Europe.
Around 60% of all all travel happens by bike and there are more
bikes than people in Groningen (1.4 bikes for each inhabitant).
It’s no wonder that Groningen has some of the cleanest air in
the Netherlands!
9 Oosterpoort is the largest pop music venue in the north of the
Netherlands. Underground club Vera hosted bands like Nirvana,
Joy Division, Pearl Jam, U2, White Stripes and Sonic Youth at the
start of their careers.
More information:
www.groningenlife.nl/
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Leeuwarden is where our Campus Fryslân is based and
was the European Capital of Culture for 2018.
1 Mata Hari, accused of being the ‘greatest woman spy of the century’
was born in Leeuwarden in 1876 and convicted by the French for
passing secrets to the enemy.
2 Leeuwarden is the start and finish of the world-famous eleven city
ice skating tour, which connects our historic cities. With the change
in climate, the tour is rarely held on ice but people have found other
means to navigate the route – walking, swimming and even sailing
in a solar-powered boat.
3 MS Escher was a famous resident of the city and created some
of the most memorable images of the 20th century with his
mathematical dreamscapes.
4 Terraces near the canals that crisscross the city centre are bustling
with activity and there are several venues for your to enjoy the
latest movies, listen to upcoming bands or attend diverse cultural
exhibitions and events.
GRONINGEN
LEEUWARDEN
More information:
www.leeuwardenstudentcity.nl
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Accommodation
Whether you are coming to the Netherlands for the first time or you are relocating
from within the country – finding somewhere to live can be daunting. You might be
a little apprehensive about leaving what you know behind, but living in shared
accommodation with fellow students can give you a great start to university life.
The new friends you make in those first few weeks will often remain friends
throughout your time at university and beyond.

A place to call home

Websites:
The University works with SSH XL to provide accommodation for
international students with residences spread throughout the city. www.athomeingroningen.com
Information on house-hunting and living in Groningen
Great location
All accommodation is located within 10–15 minutes by bike from the www.sshxl.nl
University of Groningen campuses and the city centre. Accommodation website for students wishing to find student
housing in Groningen
All inclusive rent
Including all utility bills, Wi-Fi, maintenance, communal cleaning (e.g. www.rug.nl/education/accommodation
kitchen areas). Accommodation tips

Community www.rug.nl/accommodationblog
Communal areas help create a sense of community and ensure a Blog on how to find a home in Groningen
friendly and sociable environment. They represent a great place to
meet new friends

It is often difficult finding a room in Dutch student cities, When do I apply for accommodation in Groningen?
so once you receive your admission to the University The booking system opens around the middle of April.
of Groningen, we recommend you prioritize finding
accommodation. Over 20,000 students will be looking at the How do I apply?
same time as you, and remember that prices tend to go up the Once you receive your letter of acceptance (provisional, conditional
later accommodation is booked, especially for private rooms. or unconditional) from the University, you can register on the
Whilst the UG does work with SSH XL in Groningen, it does not sshxl.nl website. You will be informed that the application has been
provide any student housing itself. The ‘reserved’ rooms within sent to the University and we will check and approve your application.
SSH properties become available around the middle of April This can take up to two working days.
and are likely to be fully booked by mid-June.
Can I choose where I live?
Yes.
How are rooms allocated?
Rooms are allocated on a first come, first served basis with most
rooms being gone by mid-June. Please be aware that once the rooms
are gone there is no waiting list.
How long will my contract be?
You will receive a contract for the same period as your period of study,
so from a minimum of 1 month up to a maximum of 12 months.
How do I pay my rent?
Rent is paid at the start of the month by bank transfer or direct debit.
Other options are also available.
Is there a deadline for accommodation applications?
There is no deadline. However, once all rooms have been reserved, it is
no longer possible to be assigned a room.
Costs & other information
Up-to-date information on the various accommodation offered by
SSH on behalf of the University (including the all important costs) is
available on the SSH website at www.sshxl.nl/en

How do I reserve my room?

Once you have reserved your accommodation, you will need to make
a down payment and this will vary depending on the type of room and
Leeuwarden
duration of your rental period. If you will be studying in Leeuwarden, more
information about accommodation can be found at:
www.rug.nl/cf/studeren-bij-cf/studentenhuisvesting
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Groningen Leeuwarden

City Centre
City Centre

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City buildings University buildings City buildings Student Housing

A Martini tower
B City Hall
C A-Kerk
Zernike Campus
D Cultural Student Centre
Usva
E Groningen Museum
Student Housing
1 Winschoterdiep
2 Blekerslaan
3 Frascati International
Students House
4 Hoendiep
5 Hofstede de Grootkade
6 Albertine Agnesplein
7 Moesstraat 8
8 Moesstraat 16
9 Bisschop Nierman Centrum
10 Planetenlaan
11 Kraneweg-Melkweg
Not on the map
› Kornoeljestraat
› Martinihouse
› Stadswerf
› Upsilon
› Van Houtenlaan
1 Academy Building A City Hall, Hofplein 38 1 Kanaalstraat
› University Student Desk B Municipality,
› International Service Desk Oldehoofsterkerkhof 2 University buildings
2 University Library C VVV office, Sophialaan 4 1 De beurs, faculty building
3 University Museum D NS Station, Staionsplein 1 2 Library, Blokhuisplein 40
4 Oude Boteringestraat E Fries Museum, 3 Tresoar, Boterhoek 1
› Faculty of Theology Wilhelminaplein 92
› Faculty of Philosophy F Oldehove,
› Office of the University Oldehoofsterkerkhof
5 Harmony Building
› Faculty of Law
› Faculty of Arts
6 Heymans Building
› Faculty of Behavioural
and Social Sciences
7 Faculty of Medical Sciences
8 University College Groningen
9 Bernoulliborg
› Faculty of Science and
Engineering
10 Duisenberg Building
› Faculty of Economics
and Business
11 Mercator Building
› Faculty of Spatial Sciences
12 Linnaeusborg
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Fees and funding How to apply

The fees you pay will depend on whether you are classed as an EU/EEA or Studielink is responsible for managing applications to University programmes in
non-EU/EEA student, which usually depends on the passport you hold. Our tuition fee the Netherlands. You are advised to apply as early as possible and you can apply for
information is up to date and provides you with an idea of what you will be up to four programmes at a time.
paying for your programme.

Tuition fees
EU/EEA students
Tuition fees for regular degree programmes depend on government
regulations and are the same for Dutch, and EU and EEA citizens
(European Economic Area: all EU countries + Norway, Switzerland,
Liechtenstein and Iceland).
All regular Master’s degree programmes have tuition fees of
€ 2,143 for 2020 entry.
Living expenses
For the 2020/21 academic year, the University estimates that living
costs are approximately €9,500 – €12,000 (excluding tuition fees) a
year. These estimates include University accommodation, bills, food,
books, clothes, travel, telephone and social expenses and are for
12 months.
Before you apply, make sure that you meet the minimum entry The Studielink application is an easy online process
requirements for the programme you have chosen to study and with the following steps:
have prepared the supporting documents. We suggest that you
apply as early as possible in order for your application to be 1
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Please be aware that application deadlines vary, so make sure to
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Master’s
degree
programmes
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Faculty of Arts
Master’s Degree Programmes Erasmus Mundus Joint Degrees
Programme Duration Programme Duration
MA in Arts & Culture MA in European Studies
› The Faculty of Arts of the University of Groningen offers over Application Deadline Art History (+ Curatorial Studies) 18 months Euroculture 2 years
40 degree programmes, including regular taught Master’s degree EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA: 1 May 2020 Arts, Cognition and Criticism 1 year Partner Universities
Arts, Policy and Cultural Entrepreneurship 1 year Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Germany
programmes, Master of Arts in Teaching programmes, and research Tuition fees (2020 entry) Film and Contemporary Audio-visual Media 1 year Indiana University-Purdue University, USA
Master’s degree programmes; EU/EEA: € 2,183 History of Architecture and Town Planning 1 year Osaka University, Japan
Non-EU/EEA: € 13,500 Music, Theatre and Performance Studies 1 year Savitribai Phule Pune University, India
› We are fully committed to internationalization; currently, over
MA in Classics & Ancient Civilizations Universidad de Deusto, Spain
20% of our students come from abroad, with the staff also being Location Classical Studies 1 year Universidad Nacional Autónoma Mexico, Mexico
increasingly international; City Centre Campus Ancient History 1 year Università degli studi di Udine, Italy
MA in Communication and Information Science Université de Strasbourg, France
› Research at the Faculty of Arts is highly valued internationally, as
Digital Humanities 1 year Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci, Czech Republic
proven by the fact that our scholars regularly receive international Tuition fee information: Information Science 1 year Uniwersytet Jagielloński w Krakowie, Poland
recognition; www.rug.nl/mastersfees MA in European Studies Uppsala Universitet, Sweden
Euroculture (EM) 2 years MA in International Relations
› The faculty encourages and fosters collaborations with industry MA in History International Humanitarian Action 2 years
and society partners. History Today 1 year Partner Universities
MA in International Relations Aix-Marseille Université, France
The Faculty of Arts is a large, dynamic faculty in the East Asian Studies 1 year Københavns Universitet, Denmark
heart of the city of Groningen. It has more than 5000 European Politics in a Global Perspective 1 year L-Università ta’ Malta, Malta
students and 700 staff members, who are working Geopolitics and Connectivity 1 year Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany
at the frontiers of knowledge every day. The research International Humanitarian Action / NOHA (EM) 2 years Universidad de Deusto, Spain
conducted at the Faculty of Arts, wherever possible, International Political Economy 1 year Università di Pavia, Italy
corresponds with the three UG research priorities International Relations & International Organization 1 year Université catholique de Louvain, Belgium
(Energy, Healthy Ageing and Sustainable Society) International Security 1 year University College Dublin, Ireland
and covers a wide range of fields: MA in Linguistics Uniwersytet Warszawski, Poland
› Archaeology; Applied Linguistics 1 year Uppsala universitet, Sweden
› Cultural Studies; European Linguistics 1 year Vilniaus universitetas, Lithuania
› History; Multilingualism (Campus Fryslân) 1 year Université de Strasbourg, France
› International Relations; MA in Literary Studies Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci, Czech Republic
› Journalism; European Literatures & Interculturality 1 year Uniwersytet Jagielloński w Krakowie, Poland
› Language and Literary Studies; English Literature and Culture 1 year Uppsala Universitet, Sweden
› Linguistics. Writing, Editing and Mediating 1 year MA in Linguistics
MA in Media Studies Clinical Linguistics 2 years
Research in the Faculty is conducted at its three Datafication and Digital Literacy 18 months Partner Universities
research institutes: the Center for Language and Journalism 18 months University of Potsdam, Germany
Cognition (CLCG), the Groningen Institute of Media Creation and Innovation 18 months University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Archaeology (GIA) and the Groningen Research Social Media and Society 18 months
Institute for the Study of Culture (ICOG). MA in Middle Eastern Studies 1 year
MA in North American Studies
The Faculty of Arts hosts over 20 thematic Centres American Studies 1 year
of Expertise, which facilitate interdisciplinary
research and cooperation with private and public
organizations. Research Master’s Degree Programmes
Programme Duration
The Graduate School for the Humanities (GSH) MA in Archaeology
houses all activities related to PhD research, Archaeology 2 years
supervision and training. At the national level our MA in History
researchers participate in different research schools Classical, Medieval and Early Modern Studies 2 years
and the UG is secretary of the Netherlands Research MA in Linguistics
School for Medieval Studies. Clinical Linguistics (EM) 2 years
Language and Cognition 2 years
www.rug.nl/masters/arts Language and Communication Technologies 2 years
MA in International Relations
Modern History and International Relations 2 years
MA in Arts & Culture
Arts, Media and Literary Studies 2 years
Cultural Leadership 2 years
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Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences Campus Fryslân

› The Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences excels in teaching Application Deadline › Campus Fryslân offers smallscale education in a multi- Application Deadline
EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA: 1 May 2020 EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA: 1 May 2020
and research in the fields of behaviour, thinking, learning and how disciplinary and international setting;
(unless otherwise indicated) (unless otherwise indicated)
people live together; › Students are asked to translate real-world problems into a
› The Faculty is ranked 87th according to the World University Tuition fees (2019– 2020) research question and translate their theoretical findings into Tuition fees (2020 entry)
EU/EEA: € 2,143 EU/EEA: € 2,143
Rankings; practical recommendations for diverse audiences;
Non-EU/EEA: € 15,000 Non-EU/EEA: € 15,000
› Talented and motivated students wanting to pursue a career in › Campus Fryslân is home to the Centre for Sustainable
research can apply for our two-year Research Master’s programme; Location Entrepreneurship, providing students, business leaders, Location
City Centre Campus Campus Fryslân (Leeuwarden)
› 40% of our student body is international, which brings a broad policymakers and academics with the knowledge and
perspective to the academic environment. competencies needed to make sustainable entrepreneurship
Tuition fee information: successful. Tuition fee information:
www.rug.nl/mastersfees www.rug.nl/mastersfees

Master’s Degree Programmes

Programme Duration Application The Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences Based in Leeuwarden, Campus Fryslân is a unique
Deadline continues to develop well-founded theoretical and Faculty dedicated to the multidisciplinary study
MSc in Psychology methodological knowledge domains: psychology, of scientific questions connected with social and
Applied Social Psychology 1 year EU/EEA: 1 May sociology, pedagogy, educational sciences and economically-relevant themes. The core philosophy
Non-EU/EEA: 1 April teaching methodology. of the Faculty involves connecting regional themes
Clinical Psychology 1 year EU/EEA: 1 May Our ambition is to develop and assess scientifi- to interdisciplinary global issues. In practice, the
Non-EU/EEA: 1 April cally substantiated interventions, in consultation Faculty teaches students to apply theoretical
Clinical Forensic Psychology and Victimology 1 year EU/EEA: 1 May with social parties - with the objective of finding knowledge of societal issues playing
Non-EU/EEA: 1 April solutions to the problems and social issues faced out at a global level to real-world regional cases.
Clinical Neuropsychology 1 year EU/EEA: 1 May by individuals in everyday life. As a student at
Non-EU/EEA: 1 April the Faculty, you will be encouraged to conduct Campus Fryslân teaches at three different levels:
Cognitive Psychology and Psychophysiology 1 year EU/EEA: 1 May independent research and through working with a University College (Bachelor’s level), Master’s
Non-EU/EEA: 1 April small groups with other students (under the level, and a Graduate School (Doctoral level). The
Environmental Psychology 1 year EU/EEA: 1 May supervision of lecturers) you will have access to the Faculty offers a number of Master’s programmes
Non-EU/EEA: 1 April necessary tools to prepare you for your career – in conjunction with other UG faculties and partner
Theory and History of Psychology 1 year EU/EEA: 1 May whether commercial or academic. universities.
Non-EU/EEA: 1 April
Talent Development and Creativity 1 year EU/EEA: 1 May www.rug.nl/masters/bss Research at the Faculty takes place within the
Non-EU/EEA: 1 April Graduate School Campus Fryslân and is
Work, Organizational and Personnel Psychology 1 year EU/EEA: 1 May centred around four research themes:
Non-EU/EEA: 1 April › Governance
MSc in Sociology › Sustainable Economy
Social Networks in a Sustainable Society 1 year EU/EEA: 1 May › Culture, Language & Technology
Non-EU/EEA: 1 May › Health & Food
MSc in Pedagogical Sciences
Deafblindness 1 year EU/EEA: 1 June www.rug.nl/masters/campusfryslan
Non-EU/EEA: 1 May
Ethics of Education: Philosophy, History and Law 1 year EU/EEA: 1 June
Non-EU/EEA: 1 May
Youth 0–21, Society and Policy 1 year EU/EEA: 1 June
Non-EU/EEA: 1 May Master’s Degree Programmes
MSc in Educational Sciences Programme Duration Additional Information Application Deadline
Learning in Interaction 1 year EU/EEA: 1 May
Non-EU/EEA: 1 May MSc in Sustainable Entrepreneurship 1 year Check website for application deadlines
MSc in Cultural Geography 1 year Faculty of Spatial Sciences
Tourism Geography and Planning 1 year Faculty of Spatial Sciences
Research Master’s Degree Programmes LLM in Governance and Law in Digital Society 1 year Faculty of Law
Programme Duration Application MA in Multilingualism 1 year Faculty of Arts
Deadline MSc Water Technology 2 years Faculty of Science and Engineering
MSc in Behavioural and Social Sciences 2 years EU/EEA: 1 April Wageningen University, the Netherlands 15 July EU/EEA
Non-EU/EEA: 1 March University of Twente, the Netherlands 1 May Non-EU/EEA
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Master’s Degree Programmes

Faculty of Economics and Business Programme

MSc in Accountancy and Controlling
Duration
1 year
MSc in Business Administration
Change Management 1 year
Health 1 year
› 25% of the student body is international and 60 nationalities are Application Deadline Management Accounting and Control 1 year
represented at the Faculty; EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA: 1 May 2020 Small Business and Entrepreneurship 1 year
Strategic Innovation Management 1 year
› Accredited by both EQUIS and AACSB, FEB also belongs to the 1% Tuition fees (2020 entry) MSc in Econometrics, Operations Research &
of business schools worldwide; EU/EEA: € 2,143 Actuarial Studies 1 year
Non-EU/EEA: € 15,000 MSc in Economics 1 year
› FEB’s research-driven educational programmes, ranging from
MSc in Finance 1 year
bachelor to PhD level, constantly receive top ratings in national Location MSc in Human Resource Management 1 year
and international student surveys; Zernike Campus MSc in International Business and Management 1 year
MSc Economic Development and Globalization 1 year
› Two FEB Master’s degree programmes have been awarded the
MSc in International Financial Management 1 year
‘Top-rated programme’ label - MSc Econometrics, Operational Tuition fee information: MSc in Marketing 1 year
Research & Actuarial Studies and MSc Economics and Business www.rug.nl/mastersfees MSc in Supply Chain Management 1 year
MSc in Technology and Operations Management 1 year
(Research Master’s) (Keuzegids, 2019); For information on double degree tuition fees see:
› FEB Career Services will help you strengthen your employability www.rug.nl/feb/education/doubledegrees/tuition

skills, connect to companies, gain practical experience and get Research Master’s Degree Programmes
Programme Duration
application tips; MSc in Economics and Business 2 years
› 80% of FEB alumni are employed after graduation with 85% of
alumni finding a permanent job one year after graduating.
Double Degree Programmes
Programme Duration Partner Universities
The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) offers MSc in Accountancy and Controlling
an inspiring international academic community for Double Degree in China and the World Economy 2 years Fudan University, China
students, staff, alumni and external organizations. MSc in Econometrics, Operations Research &
The Faculty is renowned for its ambition and an Actuarial Studies
open, down to earth culture. Quality is the faculty’s Double Degree in China and the World Economy 2 years Fudan University, China
leading principle, as proven by our national and MSc in Economics
international accreditations (AACSB, EQUIS, NVAO). Double Degree in Economics and Economic Analysis 1.5 years Universidad de Chile, Chile
FEB regularly participates in high-level research Double Degree in China and the World Economy 2 years Fudan University, China
both in the Netherlands and abroad in a number of MSc in Finance
projects which contribute to science Double Degree in Finance 1.5 years Lund University, Sweden
and society. Double Degree in China and the World Economy 2 years Fudan University, China
MSc in International Business and Management
The Graduate School of Economics and Business Double Degree in Advanced International Business
is closely related to the Faculty’s Research Institute Management & Marketing 1.5 years Newcastle University, UK
– SOM. This institute has 6 research programmes Double Degree in China and the World Economy 2 years Fudan University, China
covering a broad range of scientific fields of MSc Economic Development and Globalization
Economics and Business: Double Degree in International and Development Economics 2 years University of Göttingen, Germany
› Economics, Econometrics & Finance Double Degree in Central-East European Economies 2 years Corvinus University, Hungary
› Global Economics & Management Double Degree in China and the World Economy 2 years Fudan University, China
› Innovation & Organization Double Degree in Economic Development and Growth 2 years Lund University, Sweden
› Marketing MSc in International Finance Management
› Operations Management & Operations Research Double Degree in China and the World Economy 2 years Fudan University, China
› Organizational Behaviour MSc in Marketing
Double Degree in Strategic Marketing Intelligence 2 years BI Norwegian Business school, Norway
www.rug.nl/masters/feb Double Degree in Marketing and Finance 2 years Münster University, Germany
Double Degree in China and the World Economy 2 years Fudan University, China
Double Degree Marketing and Information Systems 2 years Münster University, Germany
MSc in Technology and Operations Management
Double Degree in Operations Management 1.5 years Newcastle University, UK
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Faculty of Law Faculty of Medical Sciences

› The Faculty of Law was assessed as having some of the best Application Deadline
international law programmes in the Netherlands (Keuzegids, EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA: 1 May 2020
2016-2018); Tuition fees (2020 entry)
› Seven Master’s degree programmes are taught entirely in English EU/EEA: € 2,143
Non-EU/EEA: € 15,000
and each programme is unique, offering the chance to further
specialize in an international context; Location
› All English language Master’s programmes have full accreditation, City Centre Campus
which leads to a direct legalization of the diplomas in most
countries around the world. Tuition fee information:
www.rug.nl/mastersfees
The Faculty of Law at the University of Groningen is
a modern, internationally-oriented institution that
has existed for nearly four centuries. As it measures
itself amongst the best law faculties in Europe,
advanced systems of quality control have been
implemented to continuously improve the faculty’s
research and education. Although the faculty has
grown to become one of the largest law faculties in
the Netherlands, it has kept a friendly and informal
atmosphere where good relations exist between
staff and students.
The Faculty offers a wide range of law subjects
and a large variety of specialized courses, with
65 courses being taught and examined in
English. Our graduates are highly sought after
in the professional world, with many working for
local governments, ministries, political parties,
multinational corporations, non-profit organi-
zations, and in private practice.
The Groningen Graduate School of Law is part of the
Faculty of Law and is responsible for the Research
Master’s Degree Programmes Master Legal Research and the PhD Training
Programme Duration Programme. Furthermore, the Groningen Centre
LLM in Energy and Climate Law 1 year for Law and Governance (GCL) contributes to legal
LLM in European Economic Law 1 year research into the relationship between public and
LLM in Global Criminal Law 1 year private interests.
LLM in International Commercial Law 1 year
LLM in Law and Public Administration www.rug.nl/masters/law
Governance and Law in Digital Society* 1 year
LLM in Public International Law
Public International Law 1 year
International Human Rights Law 1 year
*Location: Campus Fryslân (Leeuwarden)
› Established in 1614, the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the Application Deadline
University of Groningen is the second oldest medical faculty in EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA: 1 May 2020
(unless otherwise indicated)
the Netherlands;
› Students at the Faculty of Medical Sciences are taught and Tuition fees (2020 entry)
EU/EEA: € 2,143
supervised by internationally-renowned scientists;
Non-EU/EEA: € 17,500
› Programmes are highly intensive and interactive, and are
characterised by a strong ‘hands-on’ approach and by a focus on Location
University Medical Centre Groningen
medical research; (UMCG)
› The University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), which is directly
linked to the University of Groningen, is one of the largest hospitals
Tuition fee information:
in the Netherlands and the largest employer in the north of the www.rug.nl/mastersfees
Netherlands.
The Faculty of Medical Sciences at the University
of Groningen has 3,400 students studying either
Medicine, Dentistry or Human Movement Sciences.
Alongside them are more than 340 physicians
undertaking their speciality training at the University
Medical Centre Gronignen (UMCG)’s state-of-the-art
facilities.
The Graduate School of Medical Sciences (GSMS) is
responsible for all Research Master’s programmes
and PhD education within the UMCG. Research
undertaken here involves fundamental, clinical,
and translational work. The centre has developed a
strategic focus on Healthy Ageing in all its primary
domains: research, patient care and education and
training.
The UMCG has organised all its research in five
research institutes; each institute has developed
its research programmes around specific aims and
objectives:
Master’s Degree Programmes
Programme Duration Application › GUIDE Institute: Chronic Diseases and Drug
Deadline Exploration
MSc in Human Movement Sciences 2 years Non-EU/EEA 1 May › BCN-BRAIN Institute: Behavioural and Cognitive
MSc Molecular Medicine and Innovative Treatment 2 years Non-EU/EEA 1 March Neurosciences
MSc in Sport Sciences 2 years Non-EU/EEA 1 May › SHARE Institute: Science in Healthy Ageing and
health care
› W.J. Kolff Institute: Biomaterials
Research Master’s Degree Programmes › Cancer Research Centre Groningen Institute:
Programme Duration Fundamental, Clinical and Translational
MSc in Behavioural and Cognitive Neurosciences 2 years Non-EU/EEA 1 May Cancer Research
MSc in Clinical and Psychosocial Epidemiology
MSc Health Systems and Prevention 2 years Non-EU/EEA 1 March www.rug.nl/masters/medicalsciences

Double Degree Programmes

Programme Duration Partner Universities Application Deadline
MSc in Innovative Medicine 2 years Heidelberg University, Germany EU/EEA and
Uppsala University, Sweden Non-EU/EEA 13 January
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Faculty of Philosophy Faculty of Spatial Sciences

› The Faculty’s Master’s degree programmes have consistently
been ranked as the best in the Netherlands, and always score
high in student satisfaction;
› The MSc PPE programme is the highest rated of all Master’s
programmes in the Netherlands with 4.9/5 (National Student Survey
2018);
› The Faculty of Philosophy programmes are characterised by small
class sizes, which allows for an informal and friendly atmosphere
as well as close interaction between staff and students;
› The faculty offers grants covering up to 50% of the tuition fee to all
admitted students of its Master’s programmes who have a non-EU/
EEA nationality. In addition, several talent grants of €5000 are
available, and one fully funded PhD position.
Application Deadline
EU/EEA: 1 May 2020
Non-EU/EEA: 1 April 2020
Tuition fees (2020 entry)
EU/EEA: € 2,143
Non-EU/EEA: € 13,500
Location
City Centre Campus
Tuition fee information:
www.rug.nl/mastersfees
Widely regarded as one of the best places to study
philosophy in Europe, the Faculty of Philosophy at
the University of Groningen offers four Master’s
programmes taught in English. These are: a
one-year MSc in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
(PPE), a two-year Research Master, a one-year
MA in Philosophy, and a two-year Philosophy of a
Specific Discipline (to be combined with a Master’s
programme in Groningen).
Located in the historical centre of Groningen,
the Faculty is an internationally oriented community
of researchers and teachers. We welcome students
from all over the world which broadens and deepens
the thinking in an academic and social setting.
Education at the Faculty is organised in three
departments: History of Philosophy, Ethics, Social
and Political Philosophy, and Theoretical Philosophy.
The Faculty is particularly strong in the history of
philosophy, medieval and early modern history, in
epistemology, (meta-) ethics, logic, philosophy of
science, and cultural criticism.
› The Faculty of Spatial Sciences is the only independent Faculty Application Deadline
in this field in the Netherlands, and consists of four departments: EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA: 1 May 2020
Economic Geography, Cultural Geography, Demography, and Spatial Tuition fees (2020 entry)
Planning and Environment; EU/EEA: € 2,143
Non-EU/EEA: € 15,000
› The MSc in Real Estate Studies has been awarded the Royal
Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accreditation for the Location
period 2016–2020; Zernike Campus
› The Research Master ’s in Spatial Sciences has been awarded the
‘Top-rated programme’ label by the the Dutch Guide for Master’s Tuition fee information:
degree programmes (Keuzegids, 2019); www.rug.nl/mastersfees
› By studying at this Faculty, you will develop your theoretical
skills in questioning, analysing and conceptualising spatial
processes in a trans-disciplinary setting, as well as develop your
The Faculty of Spatial Sciences is a growing
practical skills in cooperation, communication and academic community with an open character.
implementation. It offers eight Master’s programmes and is currently
home to around 950 students.
The Faculty provides education and research within
the fields of Cultural Geography, Demography,
Economic Geography and Planning. Our driving
vision is that of ‘a society which is being transformed
spatially in ways that allow for high levels of
wellbeing and innovation’.
The Urban and Regional Studies Institute (URSI)
Master’s Degree Programmes coordinates research projects in the field of urban
Programme Duration and regional planning, demography and human and
MSc in Cultural Geography* economic geography within the Faculty of Spatial
Tourism Geography and Planning* 1 year Sciences. All research in URSI takes place within
MSc in Economic Geography the joint research programme tWIST (towards
Regional Competitiveness and Trade 1 year Well-being, Innovation and Spatial Transformation).
MSc in Environmental and Infrastructure Planning 1 year
MSc in Population Studies 1 year www.rug.nl/masters/spatialsciences
MSc in Real Estate Studies 1 year
MSc in Socio-spatial Planning 1 year

Our research is conducted by members of the

Groningen Centre for Medieval and Early Modern Research Master’s Degree Programmes
Thought, the Centre for Philosophy, Politics Programme Duration
and Economics, and those of the department of MSc in Spatial Sciences 2 years
Master’s Degree Programmes Theoretical Philosophy. All three research units are
Programme Duration recognised for their international influence across
MA in Philosophy 1 year a wide range of topics in philosophy, and stand out Double Degree Programmes
MA in Philosophy of a specific discipline both nationally and globally. Programme Duration Partner Universities
(only in combination with a UG Master’s of 60 or 120 ECTS) 2 years MSc in Environmental andInfrastructure Planning
MSc in Philosophy, Politics and Economics 1 year www.rug.nl/masters/phil Development planning and infrastructure management 2 years Institut Teknologi Bandung,
Taught Master’s Degree Programmes Indonesia
Water and coastal management 2 years Carl-von-Ossietzky-University
Research Master’s Degree Programmes Oldenburg, Germany
Programme Duration Urban Governance within a Global Environment 2 years Renmin University of China,
MA in Philosophy 2 years Beijing
MSc in Population Studies
MSc in Social Demography 2 years Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain
MSc in Demography and Social Inequality 2 years University of Cologne, Germany
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Master’s Degree Programmes

Faculty of Science and Engineering Programme

Applied Mathematics
Duration
2 years
Computational Mathematics
Systems and Control
Applied Physics 2 years
› Six Master’s degree programmes at the Faculty have been Application Deadline Artificial Intelligence 2 years
assessed as ‘Top-rated programmes’: Astronomy, Behavioural and EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA: 1 May 2020 Astronomy 2 years
Quantum Universe
Cognitive Neurosciences, Ecology and Evolution, Mathematics,
Tuition fees (2020 entry) Behavioural and Cognitive Neurosciences – Research 2 years
Medical Pharmaceutical Sciences and Nanoscience (Keuzegids, 2019); EU/EEA: € 2,143 Animal and Human Behavioural Neurosciences (B-track)
› The Faculty’s research is seamlessly integrated in the Master’s Non-EU/EEA: € 17,500 Cognitive Neuroscience and Cognitive Modelling (C-track)
Molecular and Clinical Neurosciences (N-track)
degree programmes. This means that our top researchers are
Location Biology 2 years
also your lecturers and new research developments are promptly Zernike Campus Biomedical Engineering 2 years
included in education; Medical Device Design
Biomaterials Science and Engineering
› The Faculty is home to the winner of the 2016 Nobel Prize in
Tuition fee information: Diagnostic Imaging and Instrumentation
Chemistry Ben Feringa, who has been awarded the accolade for his www.rug.nl/mastersfees Biomedical Sciences 2 years
research on a light-driven rotary molecular motor; Biology of Food and Nutrition
Biology of Cancer and Immune System
› You will have the opportunity to conduct a research project abroad, Biology of Ageing Research
using the extensive global network of our scientists; The Faculty of Science and Engineering harbours Neuroscience
a kaleidoscope of disciplines and research Biomolecular Sciences 2 years
› The Faculty’s research in advanced materials is ranked in the top 15
strengths. The faculty offers 25 internationally Chemical Engineering 2 years
worldwide. renowned Master’s degree programmes, ranging Chemistry 2 years
from nanoscience and biomedical engineering to Advanced Materials
astronomy; from mathematics to pharmacy; from Catalysis and Green Chemistry
neurosciences to computer science; and from Chemical Biology
molecular and evolutionary biology to marine Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modelling (TCCM)
biology. (Erasmus Mundus Programme)
Computing Science 2 years
As a student, you will have access to our broad range Data Science and Systems Complexity
of state-of-the-art facilities. The Faculty has its own Intelligent Systems and Visual Computing
Neuroimaging Center (UMCG) and a Centre for Life Software Engineering and Distributed Systems
Sciences (the Linnaeusborg), where research in a Ecology and Evolution 2 years
broad range of biological areas takes place. Besides, Ecology & Conservation
the Faculty houses its own on-campus astronomical Evolutionary Biology
observatory, as well as a reality theatre with an Science Education and Communication 2 years
8.5 x 2.8 m wall touch screen for interactive Energy and Environmental Sciences 2 years
visualization. Human-Machine Communication 2 years
Industrial Engineering and Management 2 years
Our researchers pursue fundamental key questions Production Technology and Logistics
while collaborating with partners from industry, the Product and Process Technology
medical world and other realms of society. Frontline Marine Biology 2 years
research groups explore new fields such as synthetic Mathematics 2 years
biology and sustainable energy use. Research at the Mathematics and Complex Dynamical Systems
Faculty of Science and Engineering is done in Statistics and Big Data
12 research institutes. Researchers and research Mechanical Engineering 2 years
groups also participate in different international, Advanced Instrumentation
national and local research institutes. For a complete Smart Factories
list of the Faculty’s research institutes see here: Medical Pharmaceutical Sciences 2 years
www.rug.nl/research/fse/institutes-and-centres Pharmaceutical Design and Engineering
Pharmaco-epidemiology
The Faculty’s research themes are: Toxicology and Drug Disposition
› Advanced Materials Nanoscience 2 years
› Molecular Life & Health Pharmacy 2 years
› Adaptive Life Physics 2 years
› Data Science & Systems Complexity (DSSC) Quantum Universe
Advanced Materials
www.rug.nl/masters/fse Water Technology (joint degree)* 2 years

*Location: Wetsus, European Centre of Excellence for sustainable water

technology (Leeuwarden)
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Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies

› The Master’s degree programme in Theology and Religious Studies Application Deadline
at the University of Groningen is regularly recognised as one of the EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA: 1 May 2020
(unless otherwise indicated)
best programmes in the Netherlands in its field;
› The Faculty is committed to the highest standards in academic Tuition fees (2020 entry)
research, and translates its research into stimulating and cutting- EU/EEA: € 2,143
Non-EU/EEA: € 13,500
edge teaching programmes;
› We are strongly committed to internationalisation, with around Location
half of the Faculty’s teaching staff being international, and a large City Centre Campus

percentage of the Master’s students coming from abroad;

› The Faculty champions small-group teaching, thus encouraging
Tuition fee information:
close collaboration and interaction between staff and students. www.rug.nl/mastersfees

The Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies is

one of the founding faculties of the University of
Groningen, having celebrated its fourth centenary
in 2014. With its combination of approaches from
the humanities and the social sciences, the Faculty
contributes significantly to the strong scholarly
reputation of the University of Groningen, both
in Europe and globally. Our academic staff covers
a variety of fields and comprises religious study
specialists, political scientists, (art) historians,
philosophers, sociologists, anthropologists and
psychologists.

The Faculty is organised in three research

departments, addressing three major research areas
and societal issues:
› The interrelation between Judaism, Christianity,
and Islam in their formative phases;
› The appearance of religion in its continuing global
importance, both in comparative and historical
perspective;
› The relation between Christianity, philosophy, and
the public domain in the western world.

The research conducted by the Faculty of Theology

and Religious Studies is organized by the Centre for
Religious Studies (CRS). The CRS includes a broad
Taught Master’s Degree Programmes and varied field of research, ranging from the study
Programme Duration of classic world religions, to research into religious
MA in Theology & Religious Studies developments and normative and ethical questions
MA in Religion, Conflict, and Globalization 1 year about today’s multicultural society.
MA in Religion and Cultural Heritage 1 year
MA in Religion and Pluralism: Ancient and Modern 1 year www.rug.nl/masters/trs
MA in Religion, Health and Wellbeing 1 year

Research Master’s Degree Programmes

Programme Duration Application Deadline
MA in Theology & Religious Studies 2 years EU/EEA: 1 May
Non-EU/EEA: 1 March
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