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BA History (international track)

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

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

About the course

Year 1 covers history chronologically from Antiquity onwards along with research skills; Year 2 takes thematic approaches such as cultural history, political culture and economic and social history; Year 3 includes a minor, a core seminar and a thesis.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • Irish Leaving Certificate with at least 6 subjects from the Established Programme: 2 at Higher Level with at least H5, and the other 4 at O6/H7 or better, plus a CAO score of at least 350. Applications are assessed individually.
  • No specific subjects are required. Ireland is on the university’s list of countries whose school qualifications exempt you from an English test (IELTS/TOEFL), provided you meet the general Leaving Cert requirement.

How to apply

  1. Apply on StudielinkRegister for BA History on Studielink by 1 May 2027, making sure you apply for the international (English-taught) track.
  2. Complete the Progress PortalUpload your documents, including Leaving Cert results or predicted grades, in the university’s Progress Portal. Complete applications sent between 1 October and 28 February (early bird) get a decision within 15 working days.
  3. Optional matchingThe Faculty of Arts offers an optional, non-binding matching procedure; Open Days, webclasses and Student for a Day are also available.
  4. Receive your decisionYour application is assessed individually; admission becomes final once your Leaving Cert results meet the requirements.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: 1 May 2027 (apply via Studielink for September 2027 entry).

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. Make sure you choose the international track, where all classes are in English; the programme also has Dutch-language teaching.

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 fee shown is for 2026/27; confirm the 2027/28 fee with the university. Always confirm details with the university before applying.