2. English language requirements

The level of English required for all courses is:

• CEFR B2/C1 or
• TOEFL iBT 92 (minimum of 21 for each section) or
• IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 for each section)
• For some specific Master courses: Cambridge C1 (Advanced)*

While you are in Groningen, you can enrol in our course "Academic English for International Students", which focuses on academic skills in English. We recommend this course for students with a level of English proficiency below the required B2/C1 level. The minimum level required for this course is B2.

How to inform us about your level of English?

EU Erasmus+ students:

Add a valid language test to your online application with the required English proficiency level, this is either a(n):

• Accepted English language certificate (mentioned above) or
• Erasmus+ OLS test result or
• Europass self-assessment (signed by the coordinator from your home university) or
• Statement from the coordinator from your home university or
• Certified transcript of records, indicating English CEFR level (minimum B2/C1)

Non-EU students (including Erasmus+ ICM):

Add an English language certificate (TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge) of sufficient level (as indicated above) to your online application.

Native speakers of English:

No language certificate required. Only applicable if English is (demonstrably) your mother tongue, e.g. through your nationality.

*Additional requirements for some specific Master courses:

Students who want to enroll in Master courses taught by the departments of Linguistics, Journalism, and American Studies must have a level of proficiency of:

• TOEFL 100 (minimum of 25 for writing skills); or
• IELTS 7 (minimum of 6.5 for each section); or
• CEFR C1; or
• Cambridge C1 Advanced

For Master courses at the department of English the requirements are:

• TOEFL 110 (minimum of 25 for writing skills) or
• IELTS 8 (minimum of 7.5 for each section) or
• CEFR C1 or
• Cambridge C1 Advanced

Studying with a disability

The University of Groningen has various arrangements and facilities for students with a functional impairment such as AD(H)D, autism (ASD), blindness, deafness and dyslexia. Often, we can make arrangements based on arrangements at your home university.
It’s essential that you contact our student counsellor as early in your exchange process as possible: int.studyadvice.let rug.nl.

Ready to apply?

If you are sure you're meeting our language requirements, please proceed with the application process!