NetherlandsQS #147GroningenPublic UniversityTaught in English, DutchFully FundedTuition from €9,500 per yearUniversity of Groningen
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ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
The University of Groningen in the Netherlands participates in the Holland Scholarship, a one-off award funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education and universities for high-achieving non-EEA bachelor's and master's students in their first year. The university also offers other merit scholarships for some master's programs. You apply after applying to the degree program and before the set deadline.
Tuition for international students
Available programmes
Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
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Eric Bleumink Fellowship, University of Groningen 2027
MasterFully Funded51 majorsDecember 1, 2026
Life and living
Groningen · Netherlands
Life and living
Groningen · Netherlands
Living in Groningen
The capital of the northern Netherlands, a young city where students make up about a quarter of the population, home to the University of Groningen.
Student housing
The University of Groningen estimates rent at EUR 450–650 a month including energy, and total living costs at EUR 800–1,000 a month excluding tuition.
Transport for students
The free student travel product (OV) follows the nationality rules of Dutch student finance, so most international students do not get it; they pay normal fares with an OV-chipkaart or a bank card, and most students cycle.
Top landmarks
Martinitoren
Ra-smit at Dutch Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Groninger Museum
nl:Gebruiker:Ra-smit , colour adapted by User:Lyzzy · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Noorderplantsoen
BZ.TE.GA.ZII · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Studying and living in Netherlands
Costs and living
Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students in the Netherlands: • Bachelor's Degrees at research universities: between €9,000 and €15,000 per academic year (clinical/medical up to €22,000). • Master's Degrees: between €12,000 and €21,000 annually depending on programme, technical specialization, and faculty. Living Costs & Visa Financial Proof (2026/27): The Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) sets the statutory student subsistence norm. In 2026, students must demonstrate approximately **€1,050 to €1,100 per month** (approx. €12,600 to €13,200 annually) for living expenses, usually deposited directly to the university alongside tuition.
Working while studying
Non-EU students can work up to 16 hours per week during the academic year or full-time during the summer months (June to August), requiring an easily obtainable work permit (TWV) filed by the employer. The post-study «Orientation Year» (Zoekjaar): Graduates of Dutch Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD programmes are granted a **full 12-month unrestricted residence permit** to work without any employment permits, offering an exceptional and expedited transition into the Dutch Highly Skilled Migrant scheme.
Faculties and programmes
10 faculties · 58 programmes
Faculties and programmes
10 faculties · 58 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Faculty of Arts
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Archaeology· Bachelor:NL· Master, PhD:NLEN
- Curriculum & Instruction· MasterNL
- Digital Media· Bachelor, Master
- Film & Television Production· Bachelor:EN· Master:NLEN
- History
- Information Technology (IT)· Bachelor, Master
- International RelationsEN
- Journalism· Master
- Languages and Literature
- Music· Bachelor:EN· Master:NLEN
- Theatre & Drama· Bachelor
- Translation· Master
Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Curriculum & Instruction· Bachelor:NL· Master:NLEN
- Educational Psychology· Master, PhDEN
- Psychology
- Sociology· Bachelor:NL· Master, PhD:NLEN
- Special Education· MasterNL
Faculty of Economics and Business
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Accounting· Bachelor, PhD:NLEN· Master:EN
- Business Management· Bachelor, PhD:NLEN· Master:EN
- Economics· Bachelor, PhD:NLEN· Master:EN
- Entrepreneurship· MasterEN
- Finance· Master, PhDEN
- Human Resource Management· Master, PhDEN
- International BusinessEN
- Marketing· Master, PhDEN
- Statistics· MasterEN
- Supply Chain Management· Master, PhDEN
Faculty of Law
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights Law· Bachelor, PhD:NLEN· Master:EN
- International Law· Bachelor, PhD:NLEN· Master:EN
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Faculty of Medical Sciences (UMCG)
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Dentistry· Bachelor, Master:NL· PhD:NLEN
- General Medicine· Bachelor, Master:NL· PhD:NLEN
- Public Health· PhDEN
- Sports Science· Bachelor:NL· Master:EN
Faculty of Philosophy
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Philosophy
Faculty of Religion, Culture and Society
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Anthropology· MasterEN
- Theology & Religious Studies
Faculty of Science and Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Artificial Intelligence· Bachelor, Master:EN· PhD:NLEN
- Astronomy· Bachelor, Master:EN· PhD:NLEN
- Biology· Bachelor, Master:EN· PhD:NLEN
- Biomedical Engineering· Bachelor, Master:EN· PhD:NLEN
- Chemical Engineering· Bachelor, Master:EN· PhD:NLEN
- Chemistry· Bachelor, Master:EN· PhD:NLEN
- Computer Science· Bachelor, Master:EN· PhD:NLEN
- Curriculum & Instruction· MasterNL
- Environmental Science· Master, PhDEN
- Industrial Engineering· Bachelor, Master:EN· PhD:NLEN
- Mathematics· Bachelor, Master:EN· PhD:NLEN
- Mechanical Engineering· Master, PhDEN
- Nutrition and Dietetics· MasterEN
- Pharmacy· Bachelor:NL· Master, PhD:NLEN
- Physics· Bachelor, Master:EN· PhD:NLEN
- Software Engineering· MasterEN
Faculty of Spatial Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishNLDutch- Geography· Bachelor, Master:EN· PhD:NLEN
Campus Fryslân
BachelorMasterENEnglish- Data Science & Analytics· Bachelor
- Entrepreneurship· Master
- Political Science· Bachelor
Scholarships to study at this university
Scholarships from other funders that include this university among their partner universities.
NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) 2027–2028
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Full tuition, Travel, living costs and insurance.
The latest deadline we have is December 1, 2026. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Master's application (by 1 December), Recommendation letters.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.rug.nl. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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