Apply for a MSc Programme

Graduates of the following Bachelor’s degree programmes of the University of Groningen are considered to have adequate knowledge and skills to be admissible into the Master’s degree programme in (Applied) Physics:

- BSc Applied Physics

- BSc Physics

Students with a background in a physics or related bachelor’s degree programme from a Dutch University that are interested in pursuing a master’s degree programme in (Applied) Physics are encouraged to apply through submitting an admission request. The Board of Admissions of Physics and Applied Physics will then assess the application and decides whether the applicant has sufficient background to register for the programme, possibly after following a bridging pre-master’s programme.

Are you currently enrolled in a Dutch (HBO) Bachelor’s programme and interested in one of our Master’s programmes? A Pre-master’s programme may be offered to students with a Dutch Bachelor’s degree who have covered some but not all key subjects in their own degree. Also, students with a relevant HBO degree are not directly admissible but can be offered a Pre-master’s programme.

For some select HBO Bachelor’s degrees it may be possible to enter the Master’s programmes via a Pre-master’s programme of up to a maximum of 60 ECTS. After successful completion of this Pre-master's programme you can start the Master's programme in September.

Admission to the Pre-master’s programme is granted on an individual basis by the Board of Admissions. The content of the Pre-master’s programme is set on an individual basis by the Board of Admissions and depends on the knowledge obtained by the prospective student within the Bachelor's programme.

You can apply for a Pre-master’s programme by submitting an admission request.

A fast-track programme ('Doorstroomprogramma' in Dutch) is a study programme at the University of Groningen, that can be followed by an HBO-student as part of their HBO study programme. The programme is formally part of the HBO study programme, for example as elective course units or in the form of a minor programme. The goal of such a fast-track programme is to create a better connection between the bachelor and the master programme.

Please note: To be considered for a Fast-track programme, you must submit an admission request.

Please register in Studielink for the (Pre-) Master’s programme (including the master track if available). Please make sure you meet the payment obligations before the starting date (single payment or in instalments).

Please note; In case you would like to start with a Pre-master's programme, please make sure you register for the Pre-master's programme instead of the Master's degree programme in Studielink. If you have questions on how to register in Studielink, please contact us.

All candidates with Dutch qualifications have to file an admission request via the FSE Application form, and upload the following documents before 1 May (start 1 September):

• ID card or passport

• Diploma of relevant Bachelor’s degree programme (if possible); or if the diploma is not yet obtained, a document containing a description + planning of the remaining course units in the programme

• Official transcript of records

• Proof of English language proficiency

• Curriculum Vitae

After candidates have filed their admission request, applications will be processed in the following way:

1. Admission Support FSE compiles the individual selection file

2. Admission Support FSE submits the individual selection file to the Admission Board of the individual programme

After the admissions board has assessed your admission request you will receive an (conditional) admission letter within six weeks.

When you have not yet obtained your bachelor's degree you will receive a conditional admission letter.

After you have submitted your admission request the admissions board will assess your file. You will receive an admission decision letter within six weeks. When the board has determined that your educational background or allignment with the Master's degree programme is insufficient you wil receive a rejection letter.

After the admissions board has assessed your admission request you will receive an (conditional) admission letter within six weeks.

When you have not yet obtained your bachelor's degree you will receive a conditional admission letter.

If you disagree with a decision, you can lodge a complaint, objection or appeal. Complaints, objections and appeals can be submitted to the Central Portal for the Legal Protection of Student Rights (CLRS).