Programs/Bachelor/Economics, commerce, management and accounting
Bachelor

Business Administration

★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students seeking a broad, internationally oriented business education at a research-focused university. Trade-off: large cohort size may reduce opportunities for close faculty interaction compared to smaller programmes.
Tuition · Intl
€14,000
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
3 years
180 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2023
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
804
DUO ↑66% ↗
Intl. %
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no data yet
S:F ratio
25:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
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not specified
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: 25 Jun 2026
About this program
Study Business Administration in Groningen and analyze complex business challenges, choose a specialization that suits you, and prepare yourself for an outstanding career in business administration. How do you develop a strong business strategy? And how do corporate governance and sustainability goals influence decision-making processes? Study the BSc in Business Administration in Groningen and explore diverse business questions. You will learn everything about business processes—from finance, marketing, and human resources to corporate cultures and global supply chains—through lectures, practical case studies, workshops, and guest lectures by professionals from the field. You can choose from three specializations: * Accountancy and Controlling * Business and Management * Technology Management After completing your degree, you have opportunities to further develop with a wide range of master’s programmes.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English180 ECTSBachelor of ScienceField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
Teaching formats
Case studyComputer assignmentsGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentLectureLiterature studyOral presentation
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
Business Administration27%
Finance11%
Strategic Management9%
Supply Chain Management7%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 270%
Complete this degree51%
Continue studying after graduating90%
Women among first-years28%
Say workload is “just right”66%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.8/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 300 respondents
Content & set-up3.7
Teachers3.6
Atmosphere3.7
Involvement & contact3.7
Study guidance3.8
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities4.1
Career preparation3
Teachers' English3.6
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
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
  • Academic: VWO with Mathematics A or international equivalent. Dutch language proficiency (NT2-II).
Internships
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