Programs/Bachelor/Mathematics, natural sciences and computer science
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Tuition · Intl
€19,800
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
3 years
180 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2022
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
320
DUO ↑34% ↗
Intl. %
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S:F ratio
25:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
NG/NT
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Satisfaction
4.0/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
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Median salary
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Alumni
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About this program
Do you want to understand how climate change affects marine life? Are you curious about the causes of diseases like cancer, or what happens in the brain during sleep? Do you see yourself working with other scientists to help solve the world's biggest biological challenges? Then Biology at the University of Groningen is the right choice for you. ✔ Explore all areas of biology in your first semester — from ecology to molecular life sciences. ✔ Shape your own programme with a specialisation and Major that fits your interests ✔ Gain hands-on experience in labs and fieldwork, and work with experts from different scientific fields. During this programme, you'll learn how living systems work, from molecules to ecosystems. You'll combine biology with mathematics, physics, and chemistry to answer questions about health, biodiversity, and the environment. From your second year, you'll specialize and build the skills to contribute to science and society — whether in research, conservation, healthcare, or biotechnology. Choose from the following Majors What to expect from the Bachelor's programme in Biology * Ecology and Evolution * Molecular Life Sciences * Behaviour and Neurosciences * Biomedical Sciences Want to learn more? * Visit us at the Open Day * Experience being a Student for a Day * Create your own brochure * Try out the study Biology online
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English180 ECTSBachelor of ScienceField area: Natural SciencesSector: Aarde en MilieuCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
About University of Groningen
Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen is the second oldest university in the Netherlands with over 33,000 students. Known for its vibrant student city atmosphere (1 in 4 residents is a student), excellent research output, and 4 Nobel Prize laureates including Ben Feringa (Chemistry 2016).
Living in Groningen
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€450/mo
Monthly total
€800–€1,400
Cost of living
Medium
Population
234k

Young, vibrant, and welcoming. Groningen has a laid-back northern Dutch charm combined with the energy of a true student city. The compact city center is easy to navigate by bike, and the local community is known for being friendly and open to international students.

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Specializations
Tracks from HOVI
Ecology and EvolutionSpecialisation
This Major is designed for students who are interested in studying organisms in their natural habitats. You will learn how different species interact with their environment and th
Behaviour and NeurosciencesSpecialisation
This Major is for students who want to know how the brain works and/or why animals and humans behave the way that they do. It will help you to understand how all kinds of factors
Molecular Life SciencesSpecialisation
This Major is perfect if you are interested in the molecular processes on which all life forms are based. You will learn about the functioning of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
Biomedical SciencesSpecialisation
This Major focuses on human beings as a biological creature. Medical biologists want to understand the biological basis of diseases in humans and how these diseases develop until
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
Year 1
Broad foundation
  • Basic Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Biostatistics 1
  • Genetics, Ecology and Evolution
  • Microbiology
  • Physiology
  • Behavioural Neurosciences
  • Biochemistry and Cell Biology in Ecology and Evolution
  • Cell Biology and Immunology
  • Ecophysiology of Plants and Animals
  • Evolutionary Ecology
  • Metabolism
  • Molecules of Life
  • Research Skills
180 ECTS total · semester-by-semesterSource ↗
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Where bachelor graduates continue
Biology30%
Biomedical Sciences17%
Biosciences15%
Biological Sciences5%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 278%
Complete this degree53%
Continue studying after graduating85%
Women among first-years56%
Say workload is “just right”54%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 176 respondents
Content & set-up3.9
Teachers3.9
Atmosphere4.1
Involvement & contact4
Study guidance4
Testing & assessment3.7
Facilities4.2
Career preparation3.2
Teachers' English4
Would choose again4.2
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-05-01
Application deadline
2027-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2027-05-01
Application deadline
2028-05-01
Upcoming open days
Open day
30 Oct 2026
Open dayonline
6 Dec 2026
Open day
29 Jan 2027
Open day
10 Apr 2027
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT: 90
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