Programs/Bachelor/Health care, social services and care services
Bachelor

Biomedical Engineering

★ StudyPath verdict
7.8/10
Best for students passionate about merging engineering principles with medical applications in a research-driven environment. Trade-off: strong technical curriculum may require solid math/physics preparation.
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 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
134
DUO ↑25% ↗
Intl. %
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S:F ratio
25:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
Any VWO
profile + subjects ↗
Satisfaction
3.8/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
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no data yet
Median salary
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Alumni
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↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
Do you want to improve healthcare with innovative technologies? Are you curious about designing artificial organs, analysing medical images, or building smarter prosthetics? Do you see yourself working in multidisciplinary teams to create solutions that help people live longer, healthier lives? Then Biomedical Engineering at the University of Groningen might be the right choice for you.What to expect from the Bachelor's programme Biomedical Engineering✔ Gain hands-on experience in medical imaging, robotics, biomaterials, and tissue engineering.✔ Learn to design devices and conduct research that supports sustainable healthcare.✔ Learn to communicate and collaborate with engineers, doctors, and scientists to develop real-life solutions in diagnostics, therapy, and prevention.During this programme, you'll work on real-life challenges such as designing artificial heart valves that last longer or developing software for automated MRI analysis. You'll be trained at the intersection of engineering and life sciences, and build the skills to shape the future of healthcare, whether in clinical research, device development, or preventive health technologies. Along the way, you'll learn to communicate across disciplines and explore the ethical dimensions of medical innovation.Want to learn more?Visit us at the Open DayTry out the study of Biomedical EngineeringExperience being a Student fo
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English180 ECTSBachelor of ScienceField area: Engineering & TechnologySector: TechniekCode 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
Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Where bachelor graduates continue
Biomedical Engineering67%
Medical Engineering19%
Mechanical Engineering3%
Robotics2%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 289%
Complete this degree57%
Continue studying after graduating83%
Women among first-years54%
Say workload is “just right”43%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.8/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 80 respondents
Content & set-up3.6
Teachers3.6
Atmosphere4
Involvement & contact3.8
Study guidance4
Testing & assessment3.6
Facilities4.1
Career preparation3
Teachers' English3.9
Would choose again3.9
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
Internships
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