IB Pathways

University of Groningen · Netherlands

European Languages, Cultures and Politics

Europe's politics, cultures and languages, with intensive study of one major language (German, English, French, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Spanish or Swedish) towards near-native level, and a profile in language, culture or politics from year two.

Where
GroningenNetherlands
Degree
BA
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
BA
Length
3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027

Deadlines

  1. 1 December 2026*

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    Your own plan
    Details

    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

  2. 1 May 2027

    Application deadline for all other bachelor's
    Hard deadline
    DetailsSource

  3. 6 July 2027*

    IB results released
    Details

    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.

Every date in the Netherlands

What it is

The first year introduces European language and society, European culture and literature, and European politics and society, together with progressive language training in your major language: German, English, French, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Spanish or Swedish. Language units are intensive and usually in small groups, and from year two you follow one of three profiles: European Language and Society, European Culture and Literature, or European Politics and Society. Year three includes a minor, which can be a work placement, research or teacher training, or study abroad, and a bachelor thesis. Graduates work as policy officers, communications consultants, journalists, teachers or translators, or continue to a master such as Euroculture.

What you need

  • German major needs B1–B2 (school-leaving German, EU, under 2 years old); French needs A2 proof; Spanish Plus A2, else Spanish basic; Italian, Russian, Swedish, Dutch from zero.
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.

Where it says so

Check it on rug.nl

How places are decided

    • Everyone eligible is admitted
    Not selective: meet the requirements and you are admitted. Apply by 1 May 2027; matching is optional and its advice is not binding.
Sources (2)
  1. European Languages, Cultures and Politics at RUG — checked 2026-09-25
  2. IB applicants at RUG

Other degrees at RUG