FAQ selection

If you apply on time at Studielink (no later than 15 January) ánd upload your motivation letter (no later than 25 January), you are automatically enrolled for the selection test.

The test takes place (online) on 9 March 13:00 CET - 16:00 CET

The selection test will take place online. This means that you can take the test from any location.

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The tests will take place from 13:00 - 16:00 CET. The selection test consists of three multiple choice tests. You are given 45 minutes for each test, with a 15-minute break in between. All three tests need to be finished in one session.

By the end of February 2024, you will be given access to the test environment and a short practice test to familiarise yourself with the test environment.

The actual selection test will be made available on the 9th of March at 13:00 CET.

Yes, you can apply for the bachelor Psychology even if you do not satisfy the requirements yet. However, it is essential for admission that you will satisfy all requirements before the relevant deadlines.

If you have any questions on this matter, please contact Student Information & Administration (Dutch secondary school diploma) or the Admissions Office.

It is possible to receive additional time in case of AD(H)D, dyslexia or other functional limitations. You will be given 10 minutes extra per test . This means the test will be available from 13:00 - 16:30 CET.

You can request additional time by sending a request to psychology rug.nl, before 25 January, accompanied by an official medical statement from an authorized person or organization.

No, in the selection procedure, prior education and grades are not taken into account. The selection is based on a sufficiently serious motivation letter and participation in the selection test.

Where can I find the study material for the selection test?

The study material will be made available on this website on 15 January 2024.

Will the tests have open questions or multiple choice questions?

There are three tests, all of them have multiple-choice questions.

Can I ask questions about the content of the material?

In principle, no you can not. Thorough study of the material and the explanation should in principle be sufficient to understand the material.

Will the tests be in English?

Yes, for students that enrolled for the English bachelor programme, all three tests will be in English.

What is the weighting factor for the different tests?

The weighting is as follows:
-Introduction to Psychology: 50%
-Statistics: 25%
-Social Psychology: 25%

The test Introduction to Psychology weighs more heavily because it correlates stronger with study success.

A total of 600 places are available for the Bachelor of Psychology program. The result of your test, in comparison with the results of others, determines your rank number and thus the chance of admission. 

Although past results are no guarantee of course, below you can find an overview of the numbers from the past years to give you an indication of your chances of admission. 

Unfortunately, we cannot give you a personalised estimate of your chance of admission.

No, unfortunately, it is not possible to receive personal feedback on how you performed on the  selection test.

You may apply for a maximum of two programs with a numerus fixus per academic year. This may be the same program at 2 different educational institutions. (With exception for the studies of medicine, dentistry, physiotherapy, obstetrics and oral care, here you may only choose 1 educational institution).

The Dutch and English bachelor of Psychology count as one program at the ‘Centraal Register Opleidingen Hoger Onderwijs’. You can therefore only register for 1 language variant at the University of Groningen.

The program has a total of 600 places and during the selection process, all applicants, i.e. from both the Dutch and English bachelor, are processed in one ranking. The size of each language variant can therefore vary. Strategically, it does not matter which language variant you choose.

You can use a maximum of three selection attempts per fixus program. This is called the ‘national maximum’. At the University of Groningen, you may participate in the selection procedure three times.