★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students drawn to molecular research tackling energy, health and materials challenges at a historic research university.
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 2019
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗116
DUO ↑73% ↗
Intl. %
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no data yet
S:F ratio
↗25:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile + subjects ↗
Satisfaction
↗3.9/5
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
How can molecules help solve today's biggest challenges? Can we design smart materials for medicine, energy, or the environment? Are you ready to turn molecular insights into real-world innovations? Read on to explore if Chemistry at the University of Groningen is the Bachelor's programme for you.
What to expect from the Bachelor's programme in Chemistry✔ Study core topics including organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry
✔ Combine theory with hands-on research in state-of-the-art laboratories
✔ Learn from top scientists, including Nobel Prize winner Ben Feringa
✔ Work on real-world challenges in energy, health, and sustainable materials
Chemistry is the science of molecules and materials — how they form, interact, and can be used to improve our world. During this international Bachelor's programme, you'll explore the molecular mechanisms behind new medicines, energy materials, and even nanoscale molecular motors. The programme encourages interdisciplinary connections with physics, biology, and materials science.
So, whether you want to create smart medicines, develop new catalysts, or contribute to sustainable energy solutions, Chemistry in Groningen offers the tools and inspiration to get started. Graduates go on to careers in R&D, healthcare, materials science, and environmental technology — at leading multinational companies, or in cutting-edge research labs in
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English180 ECTSBachelor of ScienceField area: Natural SciencesSector: Exact en InformaticaCode 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.
View city guide →Specializations
Tracks from HOVI
Smart MaterialsSpecialisation
Within this specialization you will search for 'smart' materials, for example those who produce electricity or can change temperature.
Chemistry of LifeSpecialisation
Within the specialization Chemistry of Life you study how molecules in living organisms execute chemical processes.
Sustainable Chemistry and EnergySpecialisation
Within the specialization Sustainable Chemistry and Energy you use chemistry to enhance sustainability and to produce clean energy.
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Where bachelor graduates continue
Chemische Wetenschappen22%
Chemistry15%
Chemistry14%
Molecular Life Sciences13%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 273%
Complete this degree39%
Continue studying after graduating72%
Women among first-years39%
Say workload is “just right”54%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.9/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 71 respondents
Content & set-up4
Teachers3.9
Atmosphere4.3
Involvement & contact4
Study guidance4
Testing & assessment3.9
Facilities4.3
Career preparation3.6
Teachers' English4.3
Would choose again4.3
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS: 6.5
- TOEFL iBT: 90
Scholarships
Internships
?No data yet
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