Last updated following the Dutch government press conference on Saturday 18 December.
The application deadline differs per master's degree programme. More information can be found in the Admissions guide master's degree programme.
Please contact Student Information and Administration via study rug.nl or by calling: +31 50 36 3 8004.
If you have concerns about your application documents, please contact study rug.nl as soon as possible.
For students applying for the academic year 2022-2023 we do accept the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition and TOEFL ITP Plus. We also accept GRE and GMAT home tests.
The UG has been fully open since 22 March. Organizing and partaking in large-scale events is possible again, as are teaching activities in large groups. Staff members can also return to their offices.
We will, of course, keep a close eye on the situation and prepare for any measures that may have to be taken in the future.
Like all other Dutch universities, the UG is following the guidelines and measures set out by the RIVM (National Institute for Public Health and the Environment) and the Cabinet concerning the coronavirus pandemic. We are also in regular contact with the Veiligheidsregio Groningen (Safety Region Groningen) and the Municipal Health Service of Groningen and Friesland (GGD).
Yes, please see below for more information about getting vaccinated in the Netherlands.
Vaccination is an important part of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Please see prikkenzonderafspraak.nl for all locations. Vaccination is voluntary and free of charge.
Have you already received your first dose of an EU-authorized vaccine, and would you like to receive your second shot in the Netherlands? Then you can make an appointment for your second vaccination via the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) website.
Is your first vaccine dose not currently authorized by the EU, such as the Sputnik V vaccine, and do you want to receive your second vaccination in the Netherlands? Please contact your local Municipal Health Service (GGD) for advice. For Groningen city and province, this is GGD Groningen.
For Leeuwarden and Friesland province, this is GGD Fryslân: 088 22 99 222.
Looking for more information about the Dutch vaccination programme, including eligibility for a booster vaccination? Please visit the official government website, GGD Groningen or the GGD Fryslân website. Also, please check our information on Health Services. Vaccination is voluntary and free of charge.
Please find more information about getting your booster in the Netherlands at the Dutch government's website here.
The UG has been fully open since 22 March. Organizing and partaking in large-scale events is possible again, as are teaching activities in large groups. Staff members can also return to their offices.
We will, of course, keep a close eye on the situation and prepare for any measures that may have to be taken in the future.
If you anticipate that you will have difficulty coming to the Netherlands to begin your studies, please contact the faculty you have applied to study in.
In 2021-2022, the University will be organising a combination of physical, hybrid and online events. Take a look at the relevant web pages for the most up-to-date information about the Bachelor's Open Days and Master's Week.
Please check the official advice for overseas travel requirements, such as the travel advice from the government of your home country. Dutch government advice regarding travel to the Netherlands can be found here:
Travelling to the Netherlands from abroad
Check the current Dutch self-quarantine advice. It is your responsibility to follow the advice given by the Dutch Government.
| Last modified: | 02 October 2023 3.46 p.m. |
