University of Groningen

Below are the University of Groningen requirements for international students:Transcripts of your high school: Transcripts include your information and performance in high school and other scores.SOP: An SOP is essential for the application process for University of Groningen. It helps the applicant to convey their talents, Academic excellence accomplishments and personal background of applicants.Portfolio ( Audition depending on your chosen course):  This depends on the course the applicant is choosing, as this is not present in every program. However, having a creative and unique portfolio will help you get into the University of Groningen. ( click here to: Make your portfolio look better)English requirements: The following table explains the minimum score for each English exam the university is excepting:  English Proficiency TestMinimum RequirementIELTS6.5 - 7.0  or aboveTOEFL iBT90- 92 or aboveTOEFL - CBT237 or above Applicants must require to have a minimum GPA of 7.0 out of 10 (Dutch marking scale)Postgraduate application requirementsBelow are the University of Groningen requirements for international students:Transcripts of your Undergraduate Transcripts include your information and performance in UG and other scores.SOP: An SOP is essential for the application process for University of Groningen. It helps the applicant to convey their talents, Academic excellence accomplishments and personal background of applicants.Motivation Letter: Applicants must a motivational letter depending on the course the applicant is applying for.  CV: Applicants also shoyukd submit CV as an additional documentEnglish requirements: The following table explains the minimum score for each English exam the university is excepting:English Proficiency TestMinimum RequirementIELTS6.5 - 7.0  or aboveTOEFL iBT90- 92 or aboveTOEFL - CBT237 or above GMAT Scores: Applicants applying for conomics or Business related Master programme of the Faculty of Economics and Business,must submit GMAT score of 500 or above. GRE Scores: The university s Office will convert the applicants GRE score to the equivalent GMAT score to assess whether you will be considered for direct admission or if the final decision will be taken by the Board of Admissions. The scores below are only estimations of the equivalent GMAT scores: GMAT 500: GRE Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning section – above the 25th percentile;- GMAT 600: GRE Verbal Reasoning – above the 53th percentile; and Quantitative Reasoning section – above the 51th percentile. 

The University of Groningen offers a Holland Scholarship to all full-time degree-seeking (graduate, doctorate, or undergraduate) international students.Below are the requirements for students who can avail Holland Scholarship :Do not hold the nationality of EEA countriesWant to study in the NetherlandsDo not have a degree from an educational institute in the NetherlandsHave excellent grades in undergraduate/graduate studiesMeet the specific requirements of the University of GroningenHave an offer letter from the universityHave a motivation letter University of Groningen offers EUR 5,000 to international students to cover the living expenses in the Netherlands, which is available for the first year of study. Check the scholarship webpage on the official university website for more details.

 Both the universities in the Netherlands are known for their public research. The University of Amsterdam (UvA), one of the top 20 universities in Europe and among the top 60 globally, represents unbounded curiosity, learning, research, and innovation for a better society. Our 41,000 students study a wide range of courses, including journalism, psychology, business, and artificial intelligence. They come from over 100 different countries. Whether The University of Groningen is a research institution with a focus on the world and a strong local presence in Groningen, the City of Talent. Since its founding, the University has put quality first and succeeded: the university is currently ranked among the top 100 institutions worldwide on many important rating lists.If you are seeking for courses in public research these universities are very similar. The table below compares  University of Amsterdam’s rankings, fees, and admission rate to University of Groningen's. Overall, this material may be valuable to students who are considering enrolling.Here is the comparison highlighting the differences between the Universities: Name of the Universities Ranking ( QS 2023 )Acceptance Rate 1st-year tuition fee ( MS )University of Amsterdam#584%INR 12.96 L - 20.27 LUniversity of Groningen#14550%INR 8.08 L - 18.34 L