Open Modules

A diploma of pre-university education or a propedeutic degree of a university of applied sciences is required to the open modules. There may be additional entry requirements, e.g. fulfilment of another module. These requirements apply to open module participants as well. Degree students of a Dutch university or university of applied sciences may enrol in these modules as electives, without paying course fees.

Please note: The Faculty of Arts reserves the right to cancel modules and/or to deny participation to applicants. In such cases course fees will be refunded.

Course fees

Course fees depend on the number of ECTS of the courses. In the academic year 2025-2026 the prices are:

• € 1.125,- for a 5 ECTS course
• € 2.250,- for a 10 ECTS course

If the study load of a specific course deviates from this, please contact the Office for Student Affairs.

Payment

The course fees will be paid to the University of Groningen by means of a mandate for direct debit. You authorize the university to debit your account by filling in your bank account number on the debit authorization form and signing it. This is the only way to pay.

Student Information & Administration takes care of collecting the course fees. They will also send you your student card.

Cancellation

If a course is cancelled by the university, the course fees will be refunded without any additional costs.
If a student withdraws from a course at least one working day before the start, the course fees will be refunded minus an administration fee of € 8,-.
If a student drops out after the semester or block has started, there will be no refund.

Duration of the course

Unless stated otherwise, the duration of a module is 10 or 20 weeks, including an examination period. In general, lectures are in daytime.
The exam period is every last 3 weeks of every block (half semester). Resits are in the exam period of the next block. Resits of semester 2b are immediately after the regular exams of 2b.

Level, study load, admission and language

Every course has a code (e.g. LEL001B05). The last 3 digits indicate the level and studyload: the letter for the level, and the digits for the number of ECTS.

• P = Introductory courses (1st year)
• B = Bachelor courses (2nd and 3rd year)
• M = Master courses (4th year)

The student workload is measured in ECTS, the European Credit Transfer System. This system is related to the workload of the average number of hours needed to fulfil a module (class hours included). 1 ECTS equals a studyload of 28 hours.

To be admitted participants must have a diploma of pre-university education or a propedeutic degree of a university of applied sciences. Unless stated otherwise, the courses are taught in Dutch. Please bear in mind that compulsory literature can be in Dutch but can also include material in English, German or French.
Open modules students participate fully in the regular programme which is why we expect them to demonstrate a self-reliant attitude towards study.

Location

The timetables for lectures and examinations are made public as soon as they have been determined. Locations will also be announced when your registration is completed. Lectures of the Faculty of Arts are mainly taught in daytime and they usually take place in the Harmonie Building or in the Academy Building. A few may take place elsewhere. See all the locations below:

• Harmonie Building, Oude Kijk in 't Jatstraat 26
• Poststraat 6
• Oude Boteringestraat 23
• Oude Boteringestraat 32-34
• Oude Boteringestraat 18
• A-weg 30
• Academy Building, Broerstraat 5, Groningen
• Faculty of Law, Turftorenstraat 21

Systems

The University of Groningen uses many digital educational systems, of which it is important for you to become familiar with. The most important ones are:

• Ocasys : online course catalogue: an overview of all programmes and course modules offered by the UG
• Timetables : an overview of the times and locations of your classes and exams
• Progress : an overview of your study results, enrolments and registration
• Google apps for education : your student email

Useful links

• Academic calendar Faculty of Arts
  An overview of education periods, exam weeks and holidays
• Opening hours Faculty of Arts
  Of the Harmonie Buidling, dependances and study areas.
• EduSupport
  To get you started with the systems and for formation on how to make use of the printing services and Wi-Fi in the UG buildings.
• Library
  After you have enrolled in a module, and you have received your registration card, you can receive a free library card for the duration of the course. You can obtain such a card at the Service desk of the University Library (Broerstraat 4).

Certified list of marks

After completion of the module your grade will registered in Progress, as well as the studyload. A certified document stating your grade and studyload can be obtained by making an online request.