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Why study in
The Netherlands?
Quality Support
The majority of Dutch universities are Throughout your time at a university in
regularly ranked in the top 100 of global the Netherlands, there will be a strong
university rankings. support system available to help you
succeed. At the University of Groningen,
Duration this includes mentors, study advisors
Programmes in the Netherlands are and tutors who will be available to help
shorter and more intensive than a and give advice on aspects relating to
number of other countries, with a student life.
Bachelor’s degree usually taking three
years to complete. Accessibility Schengen
The Netherlands is now the largest Depending on your nationality,
Cost provider of English-taught study international students in the
Fees at a Dutch university are often programmes in mainland Europe with Netherlands requiring a visa will be
lower than those of institutions in other the University of Groningen offering able to move freely within the EU
leading destination countries with the most in the country. to other Schengen countries without
fee status being decided based on needing a visa.
nationality, not previous country of Safe and happy
residence. According to the 2019 Global Peace Participation
index, the Netherlands is one of the You will be taught in an academic
safest countries in the world and is environment that nurtures independent
currently in the top 5 happiest countries thought and engagement in an
in the world. innovative and researchrich setting.
GRONINGEN
Our locations
GRONINGEN
1 Groningen is the largest and oldest 4 Groningen is a city of entrepreneurs 6 The city has a top-league football
city in the Northern Netherlands with and has the second largest number club, FC Groningen (first European
its own international airport. of successful startups after team for Luis Suarez), basketball
Amsterdam. team (Donar) and volleyball team
2 The city of Groningen is the capital (Lycurgus).
of the province, which also bears the 5 The cost of living for students in
same name. Groningen is amongst the lowest in 7 There are many museums in
the country. Groningen including the University
3 Groningen is home to many festivals, Museum, the world famous
including Eurosonic (Europe’s largest Groninger Museum, which has
showcase festival), which launched hosted David Bowie, David
the career of artists including Hozier LaChappelle and Rodin exhibitions.
and Bastille. Other festivals include
Noorderzon, a 10 day performing 8 With roughly 150km of bicycle lanes,
arts festival and StuKaFest, where it’s no surprise that the city is one
student rooms are used as mini of the best cycling cities in the
concert halls and theatres. Netherlands and Europe. Around
60% of 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!
LEEUWARDEN
LEEUWARDEN
Studying at the
University of Groningen
There are two main types of universities in the Netherlands – University of Groningen
research universities and universities of applied sciences. Research The University of Groningen is among
universities, such as the University of Groningen, offer highly Europe’s top institutions in the field of
academic, research-oriented programmes that focus on specific academic research, with the internatio-
subjects. Universities of applied sciences are more professionally nally renowned, ground-breaking
oriented and designed for those looking to enter a particular career research undertaken by our staff
upon graduation. contributing to all areas of society. By
choosing to study at the University
of Groningen, you will be joining a
Research universities well-established, globally networked
There are fourteen research univer- community where you are encouraged
sities in the Netherlands. A Bachelor’s to take the initiative through indepen-
programme usually takes three years to dent study and research.
complete and typically does not include
work experience. You will be studying a Our degrees are designed to encourage
range of subjects before you specialise you to think independently and develop
and, although the emphasis is on your own opinions at an early stage in
academic study in a research environ- the study programme. Active learning
ment, our graduates find work within methods are not only more stimulating
and outside the research community. than the traditional lecturing style,
University of Applied Sciences but are also proven to help students
Bachelor’s degrees at the universities develop their problem solving, critical
of applied sciences often take four thinking, communication and inter-
years and all include a work placement personal skills, which are highly sought
as part of the programme. There are after by most employers.
41 universities of applied sciences in
the Netherlands with different areas
of focus and varying size. The style of
education is more practical with the
subjects taught often being different
from those at the research universities.
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Supporting you
Studying at university is exciting but it can also be demanding.
At the University of Groningen, you will have a wide support network
including mentors, study advisors and tutors who will be available
to help and advise you on various aspects of your student life.
More information
www.rug.nl/grantfinder
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Important!
Fees are correct at the time of
writing, but may be subject to
change and there is likely to be a
small annual fee increase in line with
inflation. Current fees can be found
here: www.rug.nl/bachelorfees
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Accommodation
Useful websites
www.athomeingroningen.com
information on house-hunting and
Whether you are coming to the Netherlands for the first time or you living in Groningen as well as housing
are relocating from within the country – finding somewhere to live listings in the city.
can be daunting. You might be a little apprehensive about leaving
what you know behind, but living in shared accommodation with www.sshxl.nl
fellow students can give you a great start to university life. The new accommodation website for students
friends you make in those first few weeks will often remain friends wishing to find student housing in
throughout your time at university and beyond. Groningen
www.kamernet.nl
SSH: Student Housing accommodation website for renting a
room in a student house in Groningen
A place to call home All inclusive rent
The University works with SSH XL Including all utility bills, Wi-Fi, mainte- www.rug.nl/accommodationblog
to provide accommodation for inter- nance, communal cleaning (e.g kitchen useful blog on how to find a home in
national students with residences areas). Groningen
spread throughout the city.
Community
Great location Communal areas help create a sense of
All accommodation is located within community and ensure a friendly and
10-15 minutes by bike from the sociable environment. They represent a
University of Groningen campuses and great place to meet new friends.
the city centre.
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Private Housing
You can choose to find private housing,
independent from SSH or AtHomeIn-
Groningen facilities. This can be
done via a realtor or other media like
kamernet.nl.
AtHomeInGroningen
The website www.athomeingroningen.
com has listings available and gives Looking beyond Groningen
useful tips on finding accommodation Nearby cities like Leeuwarden or
in Groningen. Assen are great alternatives for
accommodation if you can’t find
accommodation in Groningen.
SSH FAQ
How long will my contract be? How do I pay my rent? How do I reserve my room?
You will receive a contract for the Rent is paid at the start of the month Once you have reserved your
same period as your period of study, by bank transfer or direct debit. accommodation, you will need to pay
so from a minimum of 1 month up Other options are also available. a down payment and this will vary
to a maximum of 12 months. Your depending on the type of room and
SSH contract will end after a year Is there a deadline for duration of your rental period.
and you will need to find alternative accommodation applications?
accommodation outside of the SSH There is no deadline. However, once Costs & other information
accommodation. all the rooms have been reserved, it Up-to-date information on the
is no longer possible to be assigned various accommodations offered
How do I apply? a room. Make sure you are early with by SSH on behalf of the University
Once you receive your letter of applying for a room to ensure a spot! is available on the SSH website at
acceptance (provisional, conditional www.sshxl.nl/en
or unconditional) from the university, How are rooms allocated?
you can register on the sshxl.nl Rooms are allocated on a first come,
website. You will be informed that first served basis with most rooms
the application has been sent to the being gone by mid-June. Please be
university and we will check and aware that once the rooms are gone
approve your application. This can there is no waiting list.
take up to two working days.
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BSc Physics
§13993§
Application deadline
01 May 2022
How does nature work? How can we use its concepts? By making models and
formulating natural laws, we can describe and predict the natural world. Physics is a
Tuition fees 2022/2023
'hard' science: it is concerned with hard figures, precise and pure measurements.
EU/EEA: €2209 / year
These are used to produce models and explain natural phenomena. The Bachelor's
Non EU/EEA: €15080 / year
programme in Physics lasts three years. During your first year, you will study basic
subjects such as Mechanics & Relativity and Electricity & Magnetism.
Duration
During this year, you can choose between four tracks: Biophysics & Medical Physics; 3 years
Energy & Environmental Physics; Nanophysics, and Particle Physics.
Location
Is this the programme for you?
Zernike campus
You are resourceful and interested in the laws that govern natural phenomena. You
are capable of logical and abstract thought and can distinguish between main and
secondary issues. You enjoy physics classes at school and you achieve good grades Entry requirements
for science subjects in general. You will need to be exceptionally good at mathematics Dutch diploma
because physicists use maths as a language for describing the universe.
VWO diploma: all profiles -
subject requirement Wiskunde
B and Natuurkunde.
International diploma
Secondary education
equivalent to Dutch pre-
university education is
Course examples Career opportunities
required, with Mathematics and
YEAR 1 Research, advising or teaching… there Physics.
• Mechanics & Relativity are many fields open to you! Physics
consists of a broad Bachelor's This is merely an indication of
• Electricity & Magnetism
programme, after which you can the required background
• Mathematical Physics
specialize with a Master's degree knowledge. For more
YEAR 2 programme. You can then pursue a information on test scores and
additional requirements, please
• Quantum Physics career in business or continue in the
see the website below.
• Waves & Optics academic world. Positions that you will
• Structure of Matter be able to pursue are for example that
of product developer, technical
YEAR 3 innovator, researcher, analyst and
• Track courses consultant.
• Bachelor Research Project Physics
University Life
Students at the University of Groningen have a wide variety of Sports facilities at
social and sporting opportunities for a good work-life balance.
Campus Fryslân
There are plenty of opportunities for you to try new things at
the university, as well as develop your talents through fantastic Those studying at Campus Fryslan in
events, sports activities, and networking opportunities. Leeuwarden can use the sports facilities
offered by Leeuwarden Studiestad for
a small yearly fee. There is a choice of
different sports, including basketball, futsal,
Library Student associations
swimming and kickboxing.
With its modern study spaces, its Student-run associations offer the
student-oriented facilities and its opportunity to meet other students More information
extensive collection, including over while studying at the UG. The oldest www.leeuwardenstudentcity.nl
three million books and journals, our and largest student association in the
University Library enables access to Netherlands, Vindicat atque Polit, is
information in the most reliable and based in Groningen and this is just Sports
straightforward way. The University one of many associations and socie- ACLO is Groningen’s overarching
Library is located in the centre of the ties you can join. Activities range from student sports organization, home to
city, making it a study-hotspot for common jazz festivals by the Groningen more than 100 sports clubs. As a matter
students. Student Big Band, to public speaking of fact, ACLO (founded in 1945) is the
training offered by Nexus (study largest student sports organisation
Culture association for law students) and in the Netherlands and several clubs
Student Culture Centre USVA is the events run by the Amnesty Student and athletes compete at a national
cultural facility of the University of group. Groningen also has a lively and even international level. For a fee
Groningen. USVA strives to encourage chapter of ESN (Erasmus Student of just €59.95 a year, it is possible to
students to develop themselves in the Network), who run an introductory join 19,000 others who have access to
arts and culture. Therefore, USVA pro- week for international students. sports and activities including water
vides an artistic platform in Groningen polo, African dance, bouldering,
where students have the opportunity basketball and rugby.
to discover and engage with the arts.
More information
USVA organises film festivals, singer-
songwriter contests, clothing swaps www.aclosport.nl/en for ACLO Groningen
Zernike Campus
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Leeuwarden Centre
How to Apply
Applying to study at university can seem like a complicated process
and you may have a number of questions. Our Admissions Office is
here to help you make the application procedure easier. We strive to
process standard applications within 10 working days but please be
aware that during busy periods it can take longer than this.
FAQs
Do I need to have all my Is there an application fee?
qualifications/transcripts The University of Groningen
before I apply? does not charge an applica-
You do not need to have all tion fee for applications to our
your qualifications before Bachelor’s programmes.
you submit an application.
If you have not yet graduated, When is the application
or have not yet received deadline?
your final diploma, you can The official deadline for most
indicate this when applying bachelor’s programmes is
and provide provisional May 1st. The deadline for
grades. selective English language
Bachelor’s programmes
How long will it take for (Artificial Intelligence;
me to get a decision on my International Business;
application? International Relations &
We aim to get back to you International Organisation;
soon after we receive your Medicine; and Psychology) is
applications and endea- the 15th of January each year.
vour to make a decision
for Bachelor’s applications
within 30 days. It is important
to realize that this can take
longer when approaching the
deadline and if you do not
get a response after 30 days,
please contact the
Admissions Office. .
019
15th January*
Application deadline for selection 7 Log into OAS and complete your application by
procedure programmes (Artificial uploading the required application documents in a PDF
Intelligence; International Business; format.
International Relations & International
Organisation; Medicine; and
Psychology) 8 Submit the application.
1st May (23:59)*
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bachelor’s programmes
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Contact information About University of
In case you have any questions or requests for further information: Groningen
https://www.rug.nl/
• Contact the Admissions Office or Officer of the programme of your choice.
https://www.rug.nl/education/
• Visit our website: www.rug.nl/internationalstudents
https://www.rug.nl/about-ug/
• Email us at prospectives@rug.nl