Master application documents

Below you will find an overview of the required documents that you will have to upload in the Progress Portal as digital copies in PDF format.

Explanation application documents

If you are not sure what the documents should include, please check the Explanation application documents page as to what information the documents should contain and which requirements they must fulfil.

Overview of required documents per faculty

Campus Fryslân: required documents

For all programmes you must provide the following:

A document clearly indicating the name of your qualification in the original language	E.g. Laurea, Πτυχίο (Ptychio), Sarjana, Licenciado, 学士学位, Бакалавр, etc.
Academic transcript/grade list/report card
List of courses to be completed (if not yet graduated)	This does not need to be an official document but must include the names and credit details of all courses that do not appear on your official transcript. Without this your application cannot be evaluated.
Results of an official English language proficiency test	We accept IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT or Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) or C2 Proficiency (CPE). See the programme webpage for specific requirements. Please note that the faculty does not accept test results older than 2 years as of the date your application is received. This includes Cambridge tests/ certificates.

Additional programme-specific requirements:

Sustainable Entrepreneurship

A list of relevant course descriptions. This should focus only on courses relevant to the Master's programme you have applied to, and include info on the content of each course, literature used, learning outcomes, and details of how each course was assessed.

In addition, please note the following:

You may submit your application without uploading an English proficiency test. After processing your application the admissions office will provide you with details on how you can send this at a later date.
All documents must be provided in English or Dutch.

Each individual application can be evaluated only once; it is therefore important to make sure that the documents you provide meet the requirements of the University of Groningen application procedure. You can provide these documents only once. Providing incomplete or incorrect documents can have consequences for your application for admission. If you have any doubts regarding the requirements applicable to your application documents, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Faculty of Arts: required documents

For all programmes you must provide the following:

A document clearly indicating the name of your qualification in the original language	E.g. Laurea, Πτυχίο (Ptychio), Sarjana, Licenciado, 学士学位, Бакалавр, etc.
Academic transcript/grade list/report card
List of courses to be completed (if not yet graduated)	This does not need to be an official document but must include the names and credit details of all courses that do not appear on your official transcript. Without this your application cannot be evaluated.
Results of an official English language proficiency test	We accept IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, or Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) or C2 Proficiency (CPE). See the programme webpage for specific requirements. Please note that the faculty does not accept test results older than 2 years as of the date your application is received. This includes Cambridge tests/ certificates.

Additional programme-specific requirements:

Art History Curatorial Studies	Checklist. This can be downloaded on the programme webpage.
History of Architecture and Town Planning	Checklist. This can be downloaded on the programme webpage.
European Literatures and Interculturality	Checklist. This can be downloaded on the programme webpage.
Middle Eastern Studies	Checklist. This can be downloaded on the programme webpage.
Applied Linguistics (TEFL)	Checklist. This can be downloaded on the programme webpage. A list of relevant course descriptions. This should focus only on courses relevant to the Master's programme you have applied to, and include info on the content of each course, literature used, learning outcomes, and details of how each course was assessed.
Journalism	Curriculum Vitae Motivation letter
All Research Masters Programmes	Curriculum Vitae Motivation letter Two academic letters of reference: These may be uploaded in the Progress Portal or sent to us directly by your referee via our contact form. A sample of academic writing in English: i.e. your thesis or 10-15 pages of other academic coursework preferably related to the programme you are applying to.

In addition, please note the following:

You may submit your application without uploading an English proficiency test. After processing your application the Admissions Office will provide you with details on how you can send this at a later date.
All documents must be provided in English or Dutch.

Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences: required documents

Psychology (all tracks)	Diploma certificate (if available) (Temporary) transcript of grades List of courses yet to pass Curriculum Vitae/Resume Filled in checklist admission criteria Official and sufficient proof of proficiency in English Thesis (if available)
Research Master	Diploma certificate (if available) (Temporary) transcript of grades including GPA and credits earned List of courses yet to pass Curriculum Vitae/Resume Letter of motivation Official and sufficient proof of proficiency in English. Candidates who studied their bachelor programme in The Netherlands are exempt. Candidates must mention the names of two academic referees who have detailed knowledge of their academic record. Letters are not required, but please keep in mind that the Admission Board may contact your referees. Please make sure the email addresses of your referees are those of their place of work. Proof of knowledge of relevant theories and statistics (including multiple regression and analysis of variance), and experience with statistical software packages. Please upload course descriptions including the literature used.
Pedagogical Sciences (all specializations)	Diploma certificate (if available) (Temporary) transcript of grades List of courses yet to pass Curriculum Vitae/Resume Knowledge, experience and skills that prove relevant to this particular Master programme Official and sufficient proof of proficiency in English Course descriptions, in English. Please do not upload a full study guide, only course descriptions of relevant courses.
Educational Sciences; Learning in Interaction	Diploma certificate (if available) (Temporary) transcript of grades List of courses yet to pass Curriculum Vitae/Resume Knowledge, experience and skills that prove relevant to this particular Master programme Official and sufficient proof of proficiency in English Course descriptions, in English. Please do not upload a full study guide, only course descriptions of relevant courses.

NB: If the documents are not in English or Dutch, please also provide a translation in English or Dutch.

Faculty of Economics and Business: required documents

A document indicating the name of your qualification in the original language (for example Laurea, Ptychio, Sarjana, Bachelor, Licenciado, 学士, etc.)

Academic transcript/grade list/report card (and, if applicable, a list of courses yet to be completed, with credit allocation)

Proof of English proficiency. Click here for an overview of the language requirements and accepted tests.

Sufficient GMAT or GRE test result (if applicable)
For all candidates who obtained a Bachelor from a university in a non-EU/EEA country.

Brief description (max. 20 pages) of relevant courses you have taken in the field of the specific Master programme you are applying for, and of any courses in research methods and statistics. Course descriptions must include a description of topics covered in the course, learning objectives and a literature list of the course book(s) used in each course.

Extra documents needed for Marketing

Motivation letter
Official grading scale

Extra documents needed for the Research Master in Economics and Business*

Motivation letter
CV
Students have to hand in two letters of recommendation. These should be from academic staff. The letter can be scanned and uploaded. If a referee insists on sending the letter directly, it should be sent to Rina Koning (a.c.koning rug.nl) at the Faculty of Economics and Business.

*Motivation and recommendation letters are only required for the selective Research Master Economics and Business and Marketing. For any of our other Master's programmes, you do not need these letters. Please do not send or upload these letters. They will not be processed because they are not an entry requirement for the non-selective programmes.

NB: If the documents are not in English or Dutch, please also provide a translation in English or Dutch.

Faculty of Law: required documents

For all LLM programmes taught in Groningen

Bachelor diploma	With a diploma supplement, if available. If you have not completed your studies yet, please submit a list of outstanding courses and a statement with an expected date of graduation. (The statement of expected graduation is not necessary for applicants with an undergraduate degree to be obtained in the Netherlands)
Transcript/grade list/report card	With an explanation of the grading scale.
Proof of English language proficiency	We accept TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge CPE and CAE exam results. Please consult our website for required scores and possible exemptions.
1 academic reference	Can be sent to us directly by your referee through our contact form, or uploaded in the Progress Portal. The uploaded letter should be on letterhead and signed by the referee and must contain contact details of your referee, including his or her institutional email address.
Letter of motivation	Max. 650 words
Curriculum Vitae

NB: If the documents are not in English or Dutch, please also provide a translation in English or Dutch.

Faculty of Medical Sciences: required documents

For all programmes you must provide the following:

A document clearly indicating the name of your qualification in the original language	E.g. Laurea, Πτυχίο (Ptychio), Sarjana, Licenciado, 学士学位, Бакалавр, etc.
Academic transcript/grade list/report card
List of courses to be completed (if not yet graduated)	This does not need to be an official document, but must include the names and credit details of all courses that do not appear on your official transcript. Without this list your application cannot be evaluated.
Results of an official English language proficiency test	We accept IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT or Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) or C2 Proficiency (CPE). See the programme webpage for specific requirements. Please note that the faculty does not accept test results older than 2 years as of the date your application is received. This includes Cambridge tests/ certificates.

Additional programme-specific requirements:

Clinical and Psychosocial Epidemiology	Curriculum Vitae Motivation letter One academic letter of reference
Molecular Medicine and Innovative Treatment	Curriculum Vitae Motivation letter One academic letter of reference
Human Movement Sciences	Application form: This can be downloaded on the programme webpage.
Sport Sciences	Application form: This can be downloaded on the programme webpage.

In addition please note the following:

You may submit your application without uploading an English proficiency test. After processing your application the Admissions Office will provide you with details on how you can send your test results at a later date.
All documents must be provided in English or Dutch.

Faculty of Philosophy: required documents

For all programmes you must provide the following:

A document clearly indicating the name of your qualification in the original language	E.g. Laurea, Πτυχίο (Ptychio), Sarjana, Licenciado, 学士学位, Бакалавр, etc.
Academic transcript/grade list/report card
List of courses to be completed (if not yet graduated)	This does not need to be an official document but must include the names and credit details of all courses that do not appear on your official transcript. Without this your application cannot be evaluated.
Results of an official English language proficiency test	We accept IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, or Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) or C2 Proficiency (CPE). See the programme webpage for specific requirements. Please note that the faculty does not accept test results older than 2 years as of the date your application is received. This includes Cambridge tests/ certificates.

Additional programme-specific requirements:

Philosophy Research Master	Curriculum Vitae Motivation Letter Two academic letters of reference: These may be uploaded in the Progress Portal or sent to us directly by your referee via our contact form. A sample of academic writing in English: i.e. your thesis or 10-15 pages of other academic coursework preferably related to the programme you are applying to.
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (MSc)	Curriculum Vitae Motivational Letter Two academic letters of reference: These may be uploaded in the Progress Portal or sent to us directly by your referee via our contact form. A sample of academic writing in English: i.e. your thesis or 10-15 pages of other academic coursework preferably related to the programme you are applying to.

In addition, please note the following:

You may submit your application without uploading an English proficiency test. After processing your application the admissions office will provide you with details on how you can send this at a later date.
All documents must be provided in English or Dutch.

Faculty of Science and Engineering: required documents

For all programmes you must provide the following:

A document clearly indicating the name of your qualification in the original language	E.g. Laurea, Πτυχίο (Ptychio), Sarjana, Licenciado, 学士学位, Бакалавр, etc.
Academic transcript/grade list/report card
List of courses to be completed (if not yet graduated)	This does not need to be an official document, but must include the names and credit details of all courses that do not appear on your official transcript. Without this list your application cannot be evaluated.
Results of an official English language proficiency test	We accept IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, or Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) or C2 Proficiency (CPE). See the programme webpage for specific requirements. Please note that the faculty does not accept test results older than 2 years as of the date your application is received. This includes Cambridge tests/certificates.

Additional programme-specific requirements:

Applied Physics Astronomy Biomedical Engineering Computational Cognitive Science Physics	Checklist: this can be downloaded on the programme webpage.
Biology Energy and Environmental Sciences Industrial Engineering and Management Mechanical Engineering Medical Pharmaceutical Sciences	Checklist: this can be downloaded on the programme webpage.
Behavioural & Cognitive Neurosciences Biomolecular Sciences Ecology & Evolution Marine Biology	Checklist: this can be downloaded on the programme webpage. Curriculum Vitae Two academic letters of reference (for non-EU applicants) or provide contact details of two referees in the application form (for EU applicants)
Biomedical Sciences	Checklist: this can be downloaded on the programme webpage. Curriculum Vitae
Chemistry	Checklist: this can be downloaded on the programme webpage. Curriculum Vitae A list of course descriptions: Provide a list of course descriptions in English (unofficial translations are permitted) for all non–University of Groningen courses, including the learning outcomes. This additional document must be uploaded in the 'Checklist' section in the Progress Portal.
Nanoscience	Curriculum Vitae Motivation Letter Two academic letters of reference
Artificial Intelligence	Checklist including 1 reference letter (or contact of referee) and writing sample. This can be downloaded on the programme webpage. Curriculum Vitae

In addition, please note the following:

You may submit your application without uploading an English proficiency test. After processing your application the Admissions Office will provide you with details on how you can send your test results at a later date.
All documents must be provided in English or Dutch.

Faculty of Spatial Sciences: required documents

For all programmes you must provide the following:

A document clearly indicating the name of your qualification in the original language	E.g. Laurea, Πτυχίο (Ptychio), Sarjana, Licenciado, 学士学位, Бакалавр, etc.
Academic transcript/grade list/report card
List of courses to be completed (if not yet graduated)	This does not need to be an official document, but must include the names and credit details of all courses that do not appear on your official transcript. Without this list your application cannot be evaluated.
Results of an official English language proficiency test	We accept IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, or Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) or C2 Proficiency (CPE). See the programme webpage for specific requirements. Please note that the faculty does not accept test results older than 2 years as of the date your application is received. This includes Cambridge tests/ certificates.

Additional programme-specific requirements:

Population Studies Environmental and Infrastructure Planning Society, Sustainability and Planning	A list of relevant course descriptions: This list should include statistics courses, research methods courses and demographic content knowledge courses. The list needs to include info on the content of each course, literature used, learning outcomes, and details of how each course was assessed.
Real Estate Studies	Curriculum Vitae Motivation Letter Two academic letters of reference
Spatial Sciences Research Master	Curriculum Vitae Motivation Letter Two academic letters of reference

In addition, please note the following:

You may submit your application without uploading an English proficiency test. After processing your application the Admissions Office will provide you with details on how you can send your test results at a later date.
All documents must be provided in English or Dutch.

Faculty of Religion, Culture and Society: required documents

For all programmes you must provide the following:

A document clearly indicating the name of your qualification in the original language	E.g. Laurea, Πτυχίο (Ptychio), Sarjana, Licenciado, 学士学位, Бакалавр, etc.
Academic transcript/grade list/report card
List of courses to be completed (if not yet graduated)	This does not need to be an official document but must include the names and credit details of all courses that do not appear on your official transcript. Without this your application cannot be evaluated.
Results of an official English language proficiency test	We accept IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT or Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) or C2 Proficiency (CPE). See the programme webpage for specific requirements. Please note that the faculty does not accept test results older than 2 years as of the date your application is received. This includes Cambridge tests/ certificates.

Additional programme-specific requirements

Theology and Religious Studies Research Master

Curriculum Vitae
Motivation Letter
Two academic letters of reference: These may be uploaded in the Progress Portal or sent to us directly via our contact form.
A sample of academic writing in English: i.e. your thesis or 10-15 pages of other academic coursework preferably related to the programme you are applying to.

In addition, please note the following:

You may submit your application without uploading an English proficiency test. After processing your application the admissions office will provide you with details on how you can send this at a later date.
All documents must be provided in English or Dutch.

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