Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Groningen. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2026):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities & languages | 30 | $22,946 | See → |
| Business & management | 21 | $25,520 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 21 | $24,233 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 15 | $25,520 | See → |
| Social sciences | 15 | $25,185 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 10 | $25,520 | See → |
| Psychology | 10 | $25,520 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 7 | $27,870 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 6 | $26,695 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 6 | $27,870 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 5 | $22,946 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 5 | $27,870 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 4 | $27,870 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 3 | $27,870 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 2 | $26,695 | See → |
Costs and entry
60 courses mention scholarships. 148 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Groningen
The job market for the University of Groningen's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the Netherlands.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Groningen cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $25,520 a year; half of the University of Groningen's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $22,946 and $25,520. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: natural sciences courses are typically $27,870, humanities & languages $22,946.
How is the University of Groningen ranked?
The University of Groningen is ranked #157 by QS (2027), #87 by Times Higher Education (2027) and #84 by ARWU (2026) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Psychology (#36) and Geography (#37).
What IELTS score does the University of Groningen need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (101 of the 134 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Groningen offer?
160 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are humanities & languages (30), business & management (21) and law, politics & governance (21).
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Updated 21 October 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Groningen's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2027, Times Higher Education 2027, ARWU 2026, QS subject rankings 2026.