University of Groningen

Utrecht University and Groningen University are both the oldest and most prestigious universities in the Netherlands. Both are public universities and offer highly-ranked and top-rated programs. Below we have given the QS World University Rankings 2025 to compare between the two universities. 

Furthermore, the decision to choose in any of the university is based on students' choice eventually. The acceptance rate of UU is around 22%, whereas, the University of Groningen acceptance rate is around 50%. 

International students applying for the University of Groningen are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of EUR 100. This applicaiton fee is for all non-Dutch students applying for any course at the University of Groningen. Also, international students applying for more than one programme are not requried to pay any additional application fees. You are required to pay EUR 100 as an application fee just once for any number of applications at the University of Groningen. 

Yes, the University of Groningen is one of the best choices for international students. The university offers 100% English-taught degree programs and offering more than 185+ highly-ranked and top-rated programs. The University of Groningen is home to  more than 35,000+ students out of which 6,000 are international students coming from more tahn 120+ nations around the world. Each year thousands of students from across the Europe and around the world apply for various programs at the Universit of Groningen. 

International students applying for courses taught in English at the University of Groningen are required to demonstrate their proficiency in the English language. However, native English speakers are given an exemption. The minimum English language requirements for international students are:

The University of Groningen offers a wide range of courses through its 11 faculites. International students get to choose from over 180+ highly ranked and top rated programs at UG. International students are required to meet both the course-specific and general admission requirements. Here we are giving the general admission requirements:

• Academic transcripts
• CV/Resume
• Letter of Motivation
• Letter of Reference
• English language proficiency
• Writing sample
• GMAT/GRE

International students applying for the University of Groningen can apply online through 'Studielink'. Studielink is an official registration and application portal to apply for courses at Dutch Higher Education institutions. For the majority of the programs international students are required to first register visa Studielink tool and then procced with application process. 

The University of Groningen takes admissions on a rolling basis. Besides, the admission deadline for courses at the University of Groningen will vary from programme to program. Howerver, international students applying for universities in the Netherlands are advised to apply through a common admission portal. Therefore, typical admission deadlines for Bachelor programs are:

The University of Groningen offers a number of engineering programs through its Faculty of Science and Engineering. The university offers highly-ranked and top-rated engineering programs. 

All the programs and courses at the University of Groningen are accredited by relevant national and global accrediting agencies. The University of Groningen is accredited by the following accrediting agencies:

• QANU: Quality Assurance Netherlands Universities, is a quality assurance agency with primary aim for assessing degree and research programs offered by universities in Netherlands 
• NVAO: It is an accreditation organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders, an independed accreditation body set up by the Dutch and Flemish governments 
• AACSB: The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

For international students with non-EU/EEA qualifications, a minimum GPA of 7/10  is mandatory. International students are required to proivde the Admissions Board with transripts and diplomas with the minimum GPA mentioned above. Grade Point Average is the average of all the makrs of your pre-university education. For instance, a score of 6 is a passing grade in the Netherlands.