University of Groningen · Netherlands
Physics
Mechanics, electromagnetism and quantum physics with plenty of lab work, then a specialisation in biophysics and medical physics, energy and environmental physics, nanophysics, particle physics, or physics education.
- 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
The first year covers calculus, linear algebra, mechanics and relativity, electricity and magnetism, mathematical physics, computational methods and two physics laboratory courses, with introductory electives such as astronomy, medical physics, nanophysics and quantum topics. You gain hands-on lab experience, learn to turn complex theory into practical solutions, and complete a bachelor research project, with study abroad as an option. Specialisations include Nanophysics, Particle Physics, Energy & Environmental Physics, Biophysics & Medical Physics and physics education, linked to research institutes for advanced materials, particle physics and energy. Graduates continue to a master such as Physics or Nanoscience and work in research, industry, consultancy, analytics or teaching.
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)
- Physics at RUG — checked 2026-09-25
- Entry requirements
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