University of Groningen · Netherlands
Psychology
All core areas of psychology, from the brain to society, with a strong grounding in statistics and research methods and skills training in small mentor-led groups.
- Where
- GroningenNetherlands
- Degree
- BSc
- Length
- 3 years
- Taught in
- English
- Starts
- Autumn 2027
- Apply by
- 15 January 2027
- Admission
- SelectiveEntrance exam · 250 places
- 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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15 January 2027
Applications closeHard deadlineDetails
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15 February 2027
Numerus fixus: personal details confirmed in StudielinkHard deadlineDetails
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15 July 2027
Numerus fixus: final IB results proving entry requirements dueHard deadlineDetails
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All dates for this programme (3 more)
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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.
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15 April 2027*
Numerus fixus: ranking numbers announcedDetails
Selection runs between 15 January and 15 April and every applicant receives a ranking number through Studielink. Indicative: Nuffic’s date, not the government’s.
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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.
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* Last year’s date, not yet confirmed.
What it is
The first years cover biological, developmental, cognitive, social and cross-cultural psychology, personality and individual differences, the history of psychology, research methods and statistics, and professional methods such as test administration. You learn in small mentor-led groups, with research practicals in which you design and present studies, role-play exercises and a bachelor thesis on your own research project in year three. Professional areas include work and organisational psychology, clinical psychology and clinical neuropsychology, and you can study abroad through a minor or join the honours college. Graduates continue to a psychology master or one in neurosciences, and work as psychologists, market researchers or organisational consultants.
What you need
- Numerus fixus, 250 places (English track): apply by 15 January 2027; a selection test plus a lottery rank applicants. No subject requirements; maths strongly advised.
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
- Online selection test on 6 Mar 2027 (set reading and a lecture, three multiple-choice tests) counts 50%, a lottery 50%. Ranking numbers 15 Apr.
Sources (3)
- Psychology at RUG — checked 2026-09-25
- Entry requirements
- IB applicants at RUG
