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BSc Psychology (English track)

University of Groningen · Groningen, Netherlands

100% taught in EnglishApply via Studielink, not the CAOLimited placesSelection testLottery
Duration3 years
StartsSept 2027
EntryLimited places
Deadline (EU)15 Jan 2027
EU fee 2027/28€2,771 / yr

About the course

A broad psychology degree covering clinical, social, developmental and neuropsychology, as well as research methods and statistics. Groningen is one of the Netherlands’ biggest student cities.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • Leaving Certificate with at least 6 subjects: 2 at Higher Level with at least H5, the other 4 with at least O6/H7, and at least 350 CAO points.

How to apply

  1. Apply on Studielink by 15 January 2027Choose Psychology (English). Studielink opens on 1 October 2026.
  2. Prepare for the selection testA multiple-choice test on Introduction to Psychology, Statistics and Social Psychology, based on study materials and a video lecture provided by the university.
  3. Sit the online test on 6 March 2027Choose your own time slot between 10:00 and 20:00 CET. Your CV and school results are not used.
  4. Ranking and offersYour rank = 50% test score + 50% lottery. Ranks 1–250 get an offer; others go on a waiting list (offers continue until 31 August).
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: 15 January 2027.

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).
Limited places (numerus fixus). You can apply for at most 2 numerus fixus programmes in the Netherlands in the same year.

At a glance

CountryNetherlands
CityGroningen
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaStudielink
Places250 places
EntryLimited places
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Checked against the official University of Groningen website: September 2026 (2027 entry). Always confirm details with the university before applying.