Additional requirements for students with a completed propaedeutic exam at college level

If you believe that you meet the further educational requirements, apart from the above-mentioned entrance examinations, you may request an exemption for one or more subjects. You can submit your request by emailing toelatingstoetsen.gmw@rug.nl and attaching the relevant certificates you have obtained to support your exemption request.

For more information on the English language exemption, please see this page.

Since the 2023-2024 academic year, the admissions committee has not been taking any admission exams . You can now take entrance exams from the institutions specified below. Please note that admission exams from other institutions will not be accepted. It is your own responsibility to prepare for and apply to these exams indepently.

* Various 'pass criteria' are employed for the exams. Please see the table below for these specific criteria.

In addition, VWO certificates from accredited institutions in the Netherlands are also approved. VWO sub-certificates (also for English proficiency) can also be acquired at an institution of secondary education for the respective subject. In the Groningen region, these certificates are obtainable at Alfa College or Luzac College. Alternatively, you can potentially prepare for a Staatsexamen through distance learning programs, such as LOI, NTI or NHA. Please note that you can apply for Staatsexamen until 31 December.

Each application is carefully assessed by the Admissions Committee for Bachelor's programmes. See below for the specific procedures applicable to each programme.

Psychology

1. Submit your application via Studielink before January 15th; this application serves as a request for enrollment.

2. In the beginning of March, you will receive a letter containing detailed information regarding the additional education requirements and instructions on fulfilling them. That letter also contains the link for uploading the certificates. If you are required to take an additional exam for any of the specified subjects, you must upload the certificate or diploma by July 15th. The information letter will outline the procedure for this.

3. Upon uploading the certificate or diploma, it will be assessed within four weeks to determine if you meet the additional education requirements. You will be notified of the outcome accordingly. You can consult the Student Portal to review any additional steps required for admission and enrollment. The Student Information and Administration Department (SIA) will also provide regular updates via email regarding any further steps you need to take. Once you fulfil all requirements, you will receive a declaration of enrollment from SIA.

➢ If you're applying for Psychology, participation in the selection procedure is mandatory.
➢ The deadline for submitting certificates is July 15th. Since it is possible to be allocated a place after July 15th, it is important to obtain and submit the required certificates before the deadline.

If you would like to request an extension for submitting certificates, you can do so until July 15. Please fill out the following form to do so. You will be given an extension until August 20. However, do not submit this request before July 1, unless you are certain before then that you will not be able to upload the certificates in time.
Please note:

Pedagogical Sciences and/or Sociology

1. Apply before May 1st via Studielink; this application is a request for enrolment.

1. You will receive a letter in the beginning of March containing detailed information about the additional education requirements and instructions on fulfilling them. If you require an additional exam for any of the mentioned subjects, you must upload the certificate or diploma by August 31st*. The information letter will guide this process.

2. To see what further steps regarding admission and registration you need to take, consult the Student Portal. Additionally, the Student Information and Administration Department (SIA) will also provide regular updates via email regarding these steps. You will receive a declaration of enrollment from SIA upon meeting all conditions.

*The earlier you submit this, the sooner we can finalize your application.

We wish you success in fulfilling the prerequisite requirements. We recommend obtaining the necessary certificates as soon as possible to ensure you have enough time to complete them before the program begins, helping you avoid any unnecessary disappointments. Additionally, please remember that requesting a deferral may prevent other students from taking your spot.