Selection procedure Bachelor Psychology - 2027/2028

Apply with Studielink between 1 October 2026 and 15 January 2027
You can apply through Studielink between 1 October 2026 and 15 January 2027. On Studielink, select the English-taught Bachelor’s programme in Psychology. Choose carefully, as you cannot change your choice after the deadline. Make sure to select 1 September as your start date to avoid application issues.

After registering in Studielink, we will review your application to determine whether you are, in principle, admissible to the Bachelor’s programme in Psychology. For applicants with non-Dutch qualifications, the Admissions Office assesses your application and issues an admission decision within six weeks. If admissible, you must submit certified copies of your high school qualification by the specified deadline.

You can apply and participate in the selection procedure even if you do not yet meet all admission requirements, such as having obtained your high school diploma. All requirements must be met by 15 July.

Entry requirements
You can find detailed information about the entry requirements for Psychology here.

Please note that the admission procedure and the selection procedure are two separate processes. Being admissible does not guarantee admission to the programme. Final admission remains conditional upon successfully completing the selection procedure and meeting all admission requirements.

Fixed quota degree programme
You can apply for two fixed-quota programmes per academic year. These can be the same programme at two different universities, but you cannot apply for both the Dutch-taught and English-taught Bachelor’s programme in Psychology in Groningen.
Additionally, you are allowed a total of three selection attempts per numerus fixus programme. which means you can apply for the Psychology programme up to three times. For more information, check the studiekeuze123 website.

Transfer from other Psycholoy programmes
Applicants transferring from a Psychology Bachelor's programme from another university, follow the same application and enrollment steps as other candidates, including selection procedure. This means you need to apply via Studielink as a first-year student. After full enrollment, you can request exemptions through the Examination Board.

Students with an HBO propedeuse/bachelor
To enroll with an HBO background, you must demonstrate sufficient prior knowledge at the VWO-6 level through one or more additional exams. On this page, you will find information about these additional entry requirements, how to meet them, and the steps you need to take.

More information 
Shortly after January 15 (when registered with Studielink in time), you will receive further details about the selection procedure and the selection test via email.

For information on the application procedure and deadlines, please see the pages for applicants with a Dutch diploma and for applicants with a non-Dutch diploma.

General information about studying at the University of Groningen can be found on the pages for Dutch students and international students.

Process and objectives of the selection test
The selection test aims to give you a realistic idea of what the programme has to offer and what will be expected from you. The test involves studying literature representative of the programme and watching a video lecture, on which you will be tested through three multiple-choice tests. This so-called curriculum sampling provides a good indication of academic performance in the first year (and long term) and helps us select the best students.

The selection test covers the subjects Introduction to Psychology, Statistics, and Social Psychology. The inclusion of Statistics as one of the components is no coincidence. Statistics is an essential part of the Bachelor’s programme, and if you’re not comfortable with that, this is important information for you to consider.

Study Material
To prepare for the (multiple-choice) test, you need to study literature for the various subtests and watch a video lecture. The study materials wil be available on this page from 1 December.

Practice Environment  
To familiarize yourself with the format of the test, you will receive access to a practice environment mid February (after application with Studielink), which includes a short practice test. This practice test is similar in format (though not in content) to the selection test. Sample tests for practicing with the study material will not be provided.

Request extra time
It is possible to receive extra time in case of ADHD, dyslexia, or other functional impairments. You will be granted an additional 10 minutes per subtest. You can request extra time by sending an email to psychology@rug.nl before January 25, accompanied by an official medical certificate from an authorized person or institution.

Language
Both the studymaterial and the selection test will be in English.

Preparing for the test: general tips

• You will have to understand and be able to apply the theory.

• You will have to remember relevant definitions and formulas and be able to apply and use them when making calculations.

• We will not provide any additional study material, practice questions, or previous exams. Seriously studying the literature provided should suffice to pass the selection test.

• Make sure you test your computer/laptop and Internet connection in advance.
• During the exam, you will need a simple calculator; a graphing calculator is not required.
  

Make sure you prepare well for the selection test. To find out how other students have experienced the selection test, watch this video about the selection test for the Bachelor’s degree programme in Psychology.

You will be automatically registered for the selection test (when registered with Studielink in time). The selection test takes place online, which means you can take it from any location (including abroad).

Test date
6 March 2027
10:00 - 20:00 CET (Central European Time)
Within this time frame you can choose the time to take the test (approx. 3 hours, including breaks).

Your performance on the selection test determines your selection score. To reduce inequality in applicants’ chances, this score is combined with a random score assigned by lottery, with each counting for 50% of the final score. The resulting final score determines your ranking number and, consequently, your chances of admission.

You will receive your ranking number through Studielink on 15 April 2027. If your ranking number is between 1 and 250, you will be offered a place; if it is above 250, you will be placed on the waiting list. Offers will continue to be made until 31 August. Please note: if you are offered a place, you must accept it within two weeks to secure your spot.

More information about your personal results, ranking number, and the next steps will be emailed to you shortly after 15 April.

The highest issued ranking numbers will be published weekly on this page.

The table below provides a brief overview of the most important steps and crucial deadlines. Make sure you meet these deadlines, because exceeding them will result in exclusion from participation in the selection procedure.

Unfortunately, it is difficult to estimate the chances of admission for applicants, particularly because a different selection procedure was used in previous years.

From 1 October 2026, we will publish the figures from the 2026–2027 selection procedure, the first year in which a separate selection procedur was held for the English-taught Bachelor’s programme in Psychology. These figures may provide an indication of your chances of admission.

Questions on the selection procedure?
Feel free to contact us at psychology@rug.nl

Questions on your application, entry requirements (diploma, language), Studielink or tuition fees?
Please reach out to Student Information & Administration.

Other Questions?
Visit our FAQ page, where you'll find answers to many frequently asked questions.

Useful web pages

• General information about studying at the University of Groningen for Dutch students and international students.
• Registration procedure and deadlines with a non-Dutch diploma
• Registration procedure and deadlines with a Dutch diploma
• Application with an HBO propedeuse
• Application procedure Dutch Bachelor Psychologie

Are you curious about the experiences of a current Psychology student? Our student assistants are happy to share their insights and answer your questions. You can reach them at voorlichting.psychologie@rug.nl