Application Checklist International Students
In order to process your application quickly, we need your application package to be complete. Here we explain what you should include in your application and what you can send us as soon as possible afterwards. You can use the Progress Portal to upload digital copies of the necessary documents.
Are you planning to apply to one of the Bachelor's or Master's programmes at the Faculty of Economics and Business? You can find more information below about the documents you need to upload online.
What documents do you need when applying to a Bachelor's degree?
Important
You no longer have to provide a translated version of your school transcripts, we will translate them on your behalf. In the case we cannot translate your documents, we will inform you and request a translated version.
If you have already started a programme of higher education, please also provide the requested documents for this programme too. In this case, please combine both your school transcripts and your university transcripts into one document when uploading your file.
Motivation and reference letters are not considered in our admissions procedure. Providing a CV is optional.
Documents required
Please upload a scanned copy of each to the Progress Portal.
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Diploma
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Secondary education
Diploma of completed upper secondary education or if not yet completed: Statement of enrolment from your school confirming your enrolment, the qualifications(s) to be obtained and your expected date of graduation. Higher education (if applicable) Diploma/Degree certificate of your completed higher education
or if not yet completed: Statement of enrolment from your educational institution confirming your enrolment, the name of the programme, the qualification to which the programme leads and the nominal duration* in years and credits/units. *Nominal Duration: This refers to the total number of years needed to complete the full program and earn the qualification, as well as the total number of credits students must obtain to graduate. |
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Transcript
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Scan(s) of your academic record (i.e. final grade list/report card). If not yet completed, please provide a school-issued list of your courses still to be completed (if applicable, including level/credits/units).
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Proof of English proficiency (English-taught programmes)
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An overview of the language requirements and accepted exemptions can be found on the Faculty page Language requirements.
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Proof of Dutch proficiency (Dutch-taught programme)
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An overview of the language requirements and accepted exemptions can be found on the Faculty page Language requirements.
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Course descriptions
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You need to upload (official) curriculum outlines/descriptions of the courses you have completed/will complete in Mathematics.
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Keep in mind that your application is evaluated only once, so it is important to follow the University of Groningen’s guidelines. Submitting incorrect or incomplete documents can impact your admission. If you are unsure about the requirements, feel free to reach out to us via our contact form.
What documents do you need when applying to a Master's degree?
Important
You no longer have to provide a translated version of your transcripts, we will translate them on your behalf. In the case we cannot translate your documents, we will inform you and request a translated version.
Motivation and reference letters are not considered in our admissions procedure. Providing a CV is optional.
Documents required
Please upload a scanned copy of each to the Progress Portal.
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Passport
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A document indicating the name of your qualification in the original language (for example Laurea, Ptychio, Sarjana, Bachelor, Licenciado, 学士, etc.);
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Academic transcript/grade list
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Proof of English proficiency: check the overview of the language requirements and accepted exemptions. EU/EEA students have to send it before 1 September (September start) or before 1 February (February start); for non-EU/EEA students, the deadline is 1 June (start September) or 15 November (start February);
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Brief description (max. 20 pages) of the 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 the relevant checklist (see below), a description of topics covered in the courses. If the documents are not in English, please provide a translation in English or Dutch. See the overview for the relevant checklists. You can upload your checklist in the Progress Portal. For questions, reach out to the Admissions Office via their webform.
Admission checklists per MSc
These are guides to help you organise and plan your application, filled-out versions of these are not to be uploaded as part of your application.
Extra documents needed for the Research Master in Economics and Business:
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CV
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GMAT or GRE test results: for students who obtained their diploma in a non-EU/EEA country. Your GMAT or GRE score will be considered in the selection procedure. Be aware that GMAT and GRE scores are only valid for five years.
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A Motivation letter and two recommendation letters* are required for the selective Research Master Economics and Business. Your two letters of recommendation 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). More information on our GMAT or GRE requirements can also be obtained from Rina.
*Motivation and recommendation letters are only required for the selective Research Master Economics and Business. 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.
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 are unsure about the requirements, feel free to reach out to us via our contact form.
Criteria applying to course descriptions for MSc and BSc applicants
MSc course descriptions
Course descriptions are used to assess whether you have the required background knowledge in Mathematics to start the BSc programme of your choice. It is therefore very important that the course descriptions you provide are elaborate, complete and form a full overview of the courses you have completed/will be completing. View the table below for an overview of the subjects for which course descriptions need to be provided, sorted by Bachelor's programme.
Exemptions
Some curricula have already been assessed by the Admissions Board. If this is the case, you will not need to upload course descriptions. To see if you are required to upload course descriptions, click the tab 'Qualifications exempted from providing course descriptions' below.
Language of course descriptions
You no longer have to provide a translated version of your school transcripts, we will translate them on your behalf. In the case we cannot translate your documents, we will inform you and request a translated version.
Course descriptions must include
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course name (must correspond to course name on transcript);
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if applicable, course code;
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description of subjects taught in course (list of subjects will not be sufficient);
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examples of exercises/calculations done as part of this course;
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contact hours (and credits/units, if applicable);
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aims of the course/learning outcomes;
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literature reference to course book(s) used;
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skills on which the course focused.
BSc course descriptions
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Bachelor's you are applying for
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Required course description
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Mathematics
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Consequences incomplete or insufficient course descriptions
Course descriptions are an essential part of the required application documents. Providing incomplete or insufficient course descriptions may have consequences for your application for admission and/or for your eligibility for admission. Without (sufficient) course descriptions your application file will be incomplete and will not be reviewed.
Please note that 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. 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.
Exemptions for providing course descriptions for BSc applicants
If you have obtained or will obtain one of the following qualifications, you can upload a blank document in the Prograss Portal instead. We will inform you if the Admissions Board ends up needing the course descriptions to review your application.
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Questions about visa and residence permit?
The Immigration Service Desk (ISD) of the University of Groningen (UG) can inform students with a non-EU/EEA nationality about the immigration procedure.