Liberal Arts and Sciences
Bachelor
At University College Groningen (UCG), we believe education should be more than just acquiring knowledge—it should be a journey of discovery.
Our Liberal Arts and Sciences programme is designed for curious, ambitious students who want to explore multiple disciplines, think critically, and tackle the world’s most pressing challenges. UCG offers a small-scale, interactive learning environment where you are encouraged to think beyond traditional academic boundaries. Our flexible and interdisciplinary curriculum allows you to explore a wide range of subjects while specialising in a major of your choice: Humanities, Sciences, or Social Sciences.What makes UCG unique? Here, learning goes beyond the classroom. Through interdisciplinary projects, real-world problem-solving, and a global perspective, you will gain the skills and confidence to make a meaningful impact. Whether you're debating ethical dilemmas or designing sustainable solutions, your education at UCG will be dynamic, hands-on, and tailored to your ambitions.Located in the vibrant student city of Groningen, UCG is more than just a degree—it’s a community of diverse, motivated individuals ready to shape the future.--
Would you like to learn more about our English-taught and highly international Bachelor's degree? Visit us during the Open Day on Saturday, 12 April!
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Duration
3 years
ECTS credits
ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
Accreditation
Tuition fee 2025/2026
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 17,200
Non-EU/EEA
The non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA.
€ 17,200
Institutional
The institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level.
€ 17,200
Admission
Application requirements
You need to have successfully obtained a secondary school diploma which allows entry to an academic university. Students need to obtain a Dutch VWO diploma or international equivalent before gaining entry to the programme. The most common secondary school diplomas that are considered equivalent to the Dutch VWO diploma are the British A-Levels, the German Abitur, the International Baccalaureate diploma, the EB certificate and the American High School diploma (in combination with SAT's or AP's).
VWO or HBO-propedeuse diploma
Proficiency in English
Since English is the official language at University College Groningen, applicants are required to demonstrate proof of their English language proficiency. The following exemptions apply from demonstrating English language proficiency: * GCE(A) level Students: have obtained at least 3 GCE(A) level certificates from one of the recognized British examination boards. * EB students: have a European Baccalaureate diploma from a European School or one of the Accredited European Schools and have (c
During the first step of our application process you need to meet the admission requirements. Once these requirements are met, you can continue with the second step of our application process: selection based on motivation video.
Language requirements
- C1
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
- C2
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
- 6.5
- IELTS overall band
- 90
- TOEFL internet based
Check when you can start and what you have to pay!
| Tuition fees | |
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| € 17,200 | |
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| € 17,200 |
| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep '25 | 1 May '25 | 1 May '25 |
| 1 Feb '26 | 15 Jan '26 | 1 Nov '25 |
| 1 Sep '26 | 1 May '26 | 1 May '26 |
| 1 Feb '27 | 15 Jan '27 | 1 Nov '26 |
| 1 Sep '27 | 1 May '27 | 1 May '27 |
Contact
Main addressOude Boteringestraat 44
9712 GL Groningen
050 363 9011
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