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BSc Physics

University of Groningen (Faculty of Science and Engineering) · Groningen, Netherlands

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

About the course

Covers the foundations of physics, including mechanics, electricity and magnetism and quantum physics, through theory, maths and lab work. From the second half of first year you can choose a track in nanophysics, particle physics, energy and environmental physics, or biophysics and medical physics.

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.
  • Mathematics at Higher Level and Physics at Higher Level (no separate minimum grade is given beyond the general rule).

How to apply

  1. Apply on StudielinkApply by 1 May 2027 and pay the €100 application fee charged to applicants with a non-Dutch diploma (paid once per year).
  2. Upload documentsUpload your transcripts and other requested documents to the Progress Portal by 1 May 2027.
  3. Admission decisionThe Admissions Board checks your maths and physics background and sends a conditional or unconditional decision. Applying early (October to February) can get you a faster answer.
  4. Confirm and enrolSend certified copies of your Leaving Cert results by the EU/EEA deadline (20 August in the 2026 cycle), then pay tuition by 31 August.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: 1 May 2027 (Studielink application, €100 application fee and documents uploaded to the Progress Portal).

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. You need at least 45 of 60 credits in first year to continue (binding study advice).

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 and the August document and tuition dates are from the 2026 cycle; confirm the 2027 dates with the university. Always confirm details with the university before applying.