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BA Art History

University of Groningen (Faculty of Arts) · Groningen, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishApply via Studielink, not the CAOOpen entryOpen entryField trips
Duration3 years
StartsSept 2027
EntryOpen entry
Deadline (EU)1 May 2027
EU fee 2027/28€2,771 / yr

About the course

Covers the history and theory of the visual arts, architecture, urbanism and landscape, including ecological perspectives. Year 3 includes an excursion abroad (for example Berlin/Rome or England/Italy).

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • Leaving Certificate with at least 6 subjects from the Established Programme: 2 at Higher Level with at least H5 and 4 more at O6/H7 or better, plus a CAO score of at least 350. All applications are assessed individually.
  • No specific subject requirements. English must be at Dutch VWO level (grade 6 or better) or shown by a certificate such as IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90 or Cambridge English 180; check with admissions whether your Leaving Cert English is accepted.

How to apply

  1. Apply in StudielinkRegister and apply for BA Art History in Studielink by 1 May 2027.
  2. Complete the online applicationLog in to the University of Groningen application portal and upload your documents, including Leaving Cert results (or predicted grades) and proof of English.
  3. Optional matchingThe Faculty of Arts offers an optional, non-binding matching activity. Open Days and webclasses are also recommended.
  4. Admission decisionYou get a place once you meet the requirements. The programme starts on 1 September 2027.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: 1 May 2027 (Studielink application deadline for EU/EEA students, September 2027 intake).

Costs

  • Standard Dutch EU fee: €2,694 (2026/27). The 2027/28 fee is set by the Dutch government each year (expected to be close to €2,800).
  • EU students may be eligible for a Dutch tuition-fee loan (DUO).
Open-entry course: if you meet the requirements, you get a place.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityGroningen
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
PlacesNo cap
EntryOpen entry
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Checked against the official University of Groningen website: September 2026 (2027 entry). The tuition fee shown is for 2026-27; confirm the 2027-28 fee when it is published. Always confirm details with the university before applying.