Application procedure

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Great that you have decided to apply for the BSc Global Responsibility & Leadership! The Early Bird application deadline is 15 January 2025 and the final application deadline is 1 June 2025. Please note that the earlier you apply in, the quicker we are able to process your application and the sooner you will know if you will be part of the UCF class in the coming year! We aim to inform you of your status within 4 to 8 weeks after you completed your application.

Make sure to carefully read the information regarding the steps of the application process and the required documents. If you have any questions or need help, do not hesitate to reach out to our Admissions Office via ucf-grl@rug.nl or +31(0)6 15 54 84 41!

Step-by-step guide

Studielink is the system used in the Netherlands to enroll students in higher education programmes. Both the University and the Dutch government obtain their information from Studielink, so it is important that the information that you upload in Studielink is up-to-date and accurate.

You can find the Frequently Asked Questions for Studielink here.

Dutch students	International students
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Upload your documents

After you have applied for the GRL programme via Studielink:

If you have a Dutch diploma:

If you have a non-Dutch diploma:

You will receive an email from us with more information on the application procedure.

You will receive an email giving you access to the Progress portal.

Once you have uploaded all the required documents , the Admissions Office will check if your file is complete.

All information for students with an international diploma can be found here.

Once you have submitted all the necessary documents, your file will be sent to the Admissions Board and you will receive a decision letter. If you have been deemed admissible, you will go through the selection procedure.

Which documents do I need to submit?

When you apply, you are asked to upload required documents (like your diploma) as well as three selection documents:

Motivational letter or video (in English)
Curriculum Vitae (in English)
Reference letter (in English or Dutch)

When preparing your documents, please check our criteria for selection procedure documents first.

If the UCF Admissions Board thinks you are a promising candidate for the GRL programme based on your selection documents, you will then be invited to take part in an interview!

Step-by-step video: Uploading documents to Progress

Selection interview

If you pass the first step of the selection procedure, you will be invited for an interview. Interviews are held by a UCF staff member, in person or via Google Meet. The interview is conducted in English and lasts for approximately 20 minutes.

The interview is a chance for the UCF Admissions Board to get to know you better, but it's also the perfect time for you to ask any questions you might have about the programme, the UCF community or studying in Leeuwarden!

Accepting your offer and certified copies

If you are offered a place on the programme, you will receive a (conditional) offer per email. You can accept your offer by signing and digitally returning the attached Confirmation of Participation.

Once you have accepted your offer and you have met the conditions linked to your offer, you are required to send certified copies of your diploma and transcript (and official translations if applicable) to the Admissions Office:

University of Groningen
Admissions Office
Broerstraat 59712 CP
Groningen, the Netherlands

More information about certified copies and official translations

Accepting your offer

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Last modified:

29 July 2024 4.20 p.m.