Admission & Application
Admission requirements
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✔️ Exchange Partner University
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Your home university is an exchange partner of the University of Groningen and you have been nominated by your home university.
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✔️ Enrolled Student
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You are a full time student at your home university.
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✔️ First-Year Credits
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You have at least a minimum of 60 ECTS (or the equivalent) at the moment of applying.
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✔️ Exchange Period
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You can only take part in the exchange programme during the official exchange periods: either for one semester or a full academic year. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to offer alternative timeframes.
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✔️ Language Requirements
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You must provide an English language certificate at B2/C1 level. The certificate can be TOEFL iBT (total minimum of 92 of which 21 of each section), IELTS (total minimum of 6.5 of which 6.0 of each section), or Cambridge CAE or CPE (minimum of B2).
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Exceptions
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You do not need to submit a language certificate if English is your native language and you can prove that both your current studies and your secondary education were conducted entirely in English. In this case, you must provide supporting evidence, such as proof of nationality, and official high school certificate, and/or a statement from your home university coordinator.
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Erasmus+ exchange students need to provide one of the tests mentioned above or provide an Erasmus+ OLS test result, Europass self-assessment (signed by the coordinator from your home university), a statement from the coordinator from your home university or a certified transcript of records, indicating English CEFR level (minimum B2/C1).
Application
After your application
After receiving your completed application, you will hear from us within 2 weeks. We might need additional documents or information before being able to approve your application. We will notify you by e-mail. After we’ve approved your application, we will register your student account and you will be able to download your 'Letter of Invitation' in Mobility Online.
Last modified:06 November 2025 2.52 p.m.