University of Groningen · Netherlands
Astronomy
Stars, galaxies, planetary systems and cosmology on a solid base of physics and mathematics, with the university's own observatory and links to the SRON and ASTRON space and radio astronomy institutes.
- Where
- GroningenNetherlands
- Degree
- BSc
- Length
- 3 years
- Taught in
- English
- Starts
- Autumn 2027
- Apply by
- 1 May 2027
- Admission
- Open to all who qualify
- EU/EEA fee
- €2,7712027/28 statutory fee
More facts
- Degree
- BSc
- Length
- 3 years
- Taught in
- English
- Starts
- Autumn 2027
Deadlines
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1 December 2026*
Create your Studielink accountYour own planDetails
Not an official deadline. With a Dutch address you log in with DigiD, which the government says takes about five days. Without one you upload a scan or photo of your passport or EU identity card and Studielink verifies it automatically. Either way, do it well before 15 January.
Source -
1 May 2027
Application deadline for all other bachelor'sHard deadlineDetails
Source -
6 July 2027*
IB results releasedDetails
Both Dutch deadlines fall well before this. How a conditional place pending results is handled is set by each institution; ask yours.
Source
* Last year’s date, not yet confirmed.
What it is
Year one rests on calculus, linear algebra, mechanics and relativity, electricity and magnetism, mathematical physics and programming, with Introduction to Astronomy and Observational Astronomy, which uses the university's own observatory. Year two adds quantum physics, thermodynamics, waves and optics, and courses on the physics of stars, galaxies and radiative processes, taught through lectures and tutorials. In year three you carry out a research project in a research group and can choose a general astronomy minor or one on instrumentation and informatics. The programme links to the ASTRON and SRON institutes. Graduates go on to PhD research, technology roles with satellite and telescope companies, or business positions such as strategy and risk assessment.
What you need
- Maths AA HL
- Physics HL
Requirements in full
Every IB applicant at University of Groningen
The IB Diploma counts as Dutch VWO; no minimum points. An IB taught in English waives the English test.
How places are decided
- Not selective: meet the requirements and you are admitted. Apply in Studielink by 1 May 2027; no matching needed if you apply by then.
Sources (2)
- Astronomy at RUG — checked 2026-09-25
- Entry requirements
