Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
About
A public Dutch research university in Groningen with broad coverage across business, economics, engineering, health, humanities, and social sciences, at €12,500/year — competitive for the Netherlands. IELTS 6.0 keeps the English bar low, and the Holland Scholarship (€5,000) plus the Eric Bleumink Fellowship for Ukrainian students add real financial support, on top of the one-year job-search permit (Zoekjaar).
Groningen is a vibrant student city in the north (230,000 people, 50,000 students) with thriving nightlife, live music, and a progressive, open atmosphere. Living costs are moderate (€900–1,200/month), and the cycling culture is serious—flat city, bikes everywhere, locals are friendly to students. The city feels youthful and energetic without being pretentious.
Application deadlines
- SeptemberApr 01
Non-EU deadline. Groningen is more flexible than most research unis. Psychology and Medicine have earlier numerus-fixus deadlines (Jan 15).
- FebruaryOct 01
Select master programmes only.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Rijksuniversiteit Groningen as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Rijksuniversiteit Groningen is €12500 per year. Living costs in Groningen are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Rijksuniversiteit Groningen?
English-taught programmes at Rijksuniversiteit Groningen typically require IELTS 6 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Netherlands?
For a student residence permit in Netherlands you must prove €13,569 per year (2026, Immigration service (IND) — required amounts: https://ind.nl/en/required-amounts-income-requirements).
Does Rijksuniversiteit Groningen offer scholarships?
Institution-specific options: Orange Tulip Grant (Faculty of Arts): €450/month — RU/CN/IN/BR/ID only; Eric Bleumink Fellowship: full tuition + travel + insurance; UA eligible. Strong offering: Eric Bleumink for UA, OT Grant for RU (Arts only).
Where is Rijksuniversiteit Groningen located?
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen is in Groningen, Netherlands. Broerstraat 5, 9712 CP Groningen, Netherlands
What can you study at Rijksuniversiteit Groningen?
Fields offered include: Business, Economics, Social Sciences, Engineering, Humanities, Health, Computer Science, Natural Sciences.
Accommodation
Most affordable major university city. SSH double rooms from €250/mo, studios €350-500.
SourceScholarships
- 🎓Orange Tulip Grant (Faculty of Arts): €450/month — RU/CN/IN/BR/ID only
- 🎓Eric Bleumink Fellowship: full tuition + travel + insurance; UA eligible
- 🏛Holland/NL Scholarship: €5,000
Strong offering: Eric Bleumink for UA, OT Grant for RU (Arts only).
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- Public Dutch research university with broad coverage: business, economics, engineering, health, humanities, and social sciences.
- Tuition of €12,500/year is competitive among Netherlands research universities for non-EU students.
- Low English entry bar — IELTS 6.0 accepted, making it accessible for CIS students.
- Holland Scholarship (€5,000 one-time) available to RU, UA, KZ, and UZ applicants; Eric Bleumink Fellowship covers full tuition for eligible UA students.
- Netherlands orientation year (Zoekjaar) gives one post-graduation year to find a job in the EU — strong return on degree investment.
- Groningen is a compact, student-dominated city with lower housing costs than Amsterdam or Rotterdam — dorms from €450/month.
What to check
- Russian students face SWIFT payment blocks to the Netherlands — tuition transfers require intermediary or alternative routes.
- Russian applicants must apply through the Moscow embassy only; no confirmed third-country visa option is available.
- Groningen is a small regional city — internship and job markets are narrower than in Amsterdam or The Hague.
- Daily life in the Netherlands is predominantly Dutch-speaking; outside university, language barriers affect housing, healthcare, and social integration.
- Financial proof requirement is strict: ~€13,569 must be demonstrable before the Dutch immigration service (IND) issues the residence permit.
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