University of Groningen · Netherlands
Biomedical Engineering
Engineering for healthcare: medical imaging, robotics, biomaterials and tissue engineering, on problems such as longer-lasting heart valves or automated MRI analysis.
- 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
You combine mathematics, physics, biology and engineering, with first-year courses in anatomy and physiology, cell biology, microbiology, materials science, biomaterials, biomechanics and the design of biomedical products. Projects tackle problems such as designing artificial heart valves or MRI analysis software, backed by physics, microbiology and imaging labs. Some courses are taught by medical experts at the University Medical Center Groningen, and you can take a minor in Biomaterials Science and Engineering, Medical Device Design or Medical Imaging before a bachelor research project. Most graduates continue to the Biomedical Engineering master, leading to roles in medical device R&D, PhD research, hospitals, certification bodies and start-ups.
What you need
- Maths AA HL
- Physics (SL or HL)Physics or Chemistry must be HL (at least one of the two).
- Chemistry (SL or HL)Physics or Chemistry must be HL (at least one of the two).
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)
- Biomedical Engineering at RUG — checked 2026-09-25
- Entry requirements
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