The University of Groningen is offering the NL Scholarship, a one-time €5,000 grant for talented international students from outside the EEA. This scholarship helps cover living expenses during the first year of study.
Applicants must be non-EEA nationals with outstanding academic records, planning to pursue a master’s degree at the University of Groningen. They must not hold a Dutch degree, must meet the university’s admission requirements, and must submit a strong motivation letter after receiving an official admission offer.
Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the Netherlands, located in the vibrant city of Groningen. It offers a wide range of programs across 11 faculties, with over 37,000 students, including a significant international community. Renowned for research excellence, it ranks among the top 100 universities globally and has produced Nobel laureates like Heike Kamerlingh Onnes.
Founded in 1614, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (University of Groningen) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Groningen (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (RUG) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (RUG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 405 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.