Liberal Arts and Sciences
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

Deze opleiding
locatieGroningen |
diplomaBA/BSc |
typeregulier, 180 EC |
start1 februari, 1 september |
taalvolledig English |
opleidingsduur3 jaar voltijd |
accreditatiesNVAO |
croho-code50393 |
numerus fixusnee |
honoursnee |
Our Liberal Arts and Sciences programme is designed for curious, ambitious students who want to explore multiple disciplines, think critically, and tackle the world’s most pressing challenges. UCG offers a small-scale, interactive learning environment where you are encouraged to think beyond traditional academic boundaries. Our flexible and interdisciplinary curriculum allows you to explore a wide range of subjects while specialising in a major of your choice: Humanities, Sciences, or Social Sciences.
What makes UCG unique? Here, learning goes beyond the classroom. Through interdisciplinary projects, real-world problem-solving, and a global perspective, you will gain the skills and confidence to make a meaningful impact. Whether you're debating ethical dilemmas or designing sustainable solutions, your education at UCG will be dynamic, hands-on, and tailored to your ambitions.
Located in the vibrant student city of Groningen, UCG is more than just a degree - it’s a community of diverse, motivated individuals ready to shape the future.
--Would you like to learn more about our English-taught and highly international Bachelor's degree? Visit us during the Open Day on 7 November 2025!
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Studieprogramma

afstudeerrichtingen
profiel Health and Life Sciences and Neuroscience
Health and life sciences focus on understanding, diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases in humans and other organisms, making a tangible impact on the world.
Neuroscience is a multidisciplinary field dedicated to unraveling the complexities of the human mind. Discover how biological principles intersect to shape our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and be at the forefront of groundbreaking research and innovation.
Non-medical/biological perspectives on these topics are important to UCG, which encourages multidisciplinary approaches to problem solving. Students study through small group lectures, working groups, journal clubs, laboratory practicals and self-study.
profiel Philosophy, Politics and Economics
This area of expertise studies the structure, and the philosophical and economic principles of today's (global) society.
The study addresses various societal problems such as the polarisation of society, sustainable economic development, democracy and immigration. These problems have important economic dimensions, and present ethical dilemmas. They also require effective political solutions. Students focus on the nation state, the market and individual behaviour, and discusses how entities interact. Combing philosophy, politics and economics gives students a multidisciplinary framework to analyse and address global challenges in a sustainable and evidence-based way.
profiel Law
Law is much more than courtroom drama and legal statutes.
It's a dynamic field that delves into societal, political, and philosophical issues, offering students unique insights into the systems and relationships that shape our world. Within our Liberal Arts and Sciences program, studying law hones your critical thinking, analytical skills, and ethical understanding, preparing you for a wide range of professional careers.
At UCG, studying law provides a deep understanding of how legal principles intersect with global and societal issues. You'll learn about the rule of law as a cornerstone of democracy, ensuring laws are applied equally and fairly, safeguarding human rights and liberties. Our program emphasizes not only the functioning of legal rules but also the ethical imperatives essential for justice and equality in modern societies. Engaging with law at UCG means preparing for responsible leadership, informed citizenship, and ethical decision-making. This foundation empowers you to excel in various fields, both academic and professional, and to make a meaningful impact in the world.
profiel International Business
International Business is about the global exchange of goods, services, capital, knowledge, and technology.
This field dives into managing businesses that operate across diverse cultural, political, and economic landscapes. As a student, you'll explore key areas like international trade, global supply chain management, and cross-cultural management. You'll learn effective strategies to tackle global challenges and seize opportunities, while also developing the skills to navigate both the technical and ethical aspects of international business.
Our program integrates insights from politics, economics, and global justice, offering a comprehensive perspective on how businesses impact and are influenced by global trends. In an era where globalization is constantly reshaping industries, studying international business is crucial for those aspiring to lead in the evolving global economy.
profiel Interdisciplinary AI
AI is woven into the fabric of our daily lives, playing a crucial role in solving societal challenges across fields like healthcare, education, transportation, and environmental sustainability.
Interdisciplinary AI is a dynamic and evolving field that not only addresses critical societal issues but also embraces a wide range of perspectives from different disciplines. At the heart of Interdisciplinary AI is a commitment to educating and empowering students in the ethical and innovative use of AI. Our program is designed to equip the next generation with the skills needed to create intelligent, responsible systems for the future. We focus on nurturing your ability to develop cutting-edge technologies, regulate emerging trends, and prioritize the creation of systems that are centered around people.
profiel Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. It seeks to dive into understanding the intricate dynamics of our mental lives, from how we process information to how we act alone and with others.
Studying this field, you will explore how psychology describes, explains, and predicts the complexities of human thought and action, equipping you with insights to navigate and influence the world around you.
profiel Economics
Economics explores how societies navigate the challenge of limited resources, making decisions that shape our world.
It's about understanding the choices we make and how they impact everything from resource distribution to social welfare. Economists are at the heart of tackling some of the biggest issues we face today, from economic crises and inequality to climate change.
By mastering tools like econometrics and cost-benefit analysis, you'll gain the skills to influence policy and drive solutions for market failures and economic development. Studying economics empowers you to make a real difference in today's interconnected world.
profiel Politics
Politics revolves around power, governance, and society's organization. It explores conflict management through deliberation, compromise, and democratic decision-making.
As a politics student, you'll study political institutions and processes, learning how public decisions are made and implemented. You'll tackle crucial issues like resource distribution, conflicts of interest, and managing domestic and international disputes. Our foundational courses will help you critically analyze key concepts such as justice, rights, freedom, and democracy. You'll also explore the ethical dimensions of political decisions and their impacts on human rights and well-being.
profiel Philosophy
In Philosophy, you'll delve into the nature of truth, meaning, rationality, reality, and values.
You'll explore human dilemmas through a philosophical lens, grappling with questions such as: What does it mean to act morally good? What does it mean to act and think rationally? What is the meaning of "truth," and what makes a true statement true? What is a logically valid argument? What distinguishes science-based claims from others? Is there an objective reality?
Key subjects include ethics, philosophy of language, aesthetics, political philosophy, philosophy of mind, metaphysics, philosophy of science, and philosophy of technology. Embark on a journey to understand the fundamental aspects of human existence and thought.
profiel Arts and Culture
In this field of study, students investigate human culture and the arts.
We humans are fundamentally cultural beings. Everything we do and create is shaped by our culture, whether technology, the arts, language, politics, and science. At UCG we focus on the mechanisms and processes through which culture is connected to social reality and the analyses of the ways in which culture and the arts contribute to bringing about social change. Areas of study we cover are: media and technology, the arts, gender, history, the public sphere, culture and cognition. We ask quetsions like 'How do media and technology affect the way we live, think, and do politics?', 'What role does gender play in contemporary culture?', 'How are the arts and media connected to democratic functioning?', or 'When and how does ethics come in debates on new technologies?'
Courses include, but are not limited to, Cultural Criticism, Leadership in Culture, Myths we Live by, World Literature, Artivism, Music in Culture, Postcolonial Theory, and Dystopias.
afstudeerrichting Double Degree Bachelor with Ca'Foscari, Venice
Our students can obtain a Double Degree Bachelor Liberal Arts and Sciences from University College Groningen and Bachelor Philosophy, International and Economic Studies from Ca' Foscari, Venice.
What makes this Double Degree bachelor programme unique is the combination of topics in the field of International Relations and (International) Political Economics and Philosophy, with a special focus on issues of economic integration and policy in a globalizing world. Students are trained to become broadly oriented political economists with a strong international profile and a deep understanding at advanced bachelor level of the main current trends in the global world of international (economic) policy. The Double Degree program is designed for students focussing on Philosophy, Politics, and Economics .
Onderwijs
taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
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avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
onderwijsvormen
active learning, blended learning, case study, classroom teaching, colloquium, computer exercise, design project, excursion, exhibition, group assignment, group discussion, home study, individual assignment, individual guidance, internship, laboratory work, literature study, research, research project, research proposal, oral presentation, portfolio, poster presentation, practicum, project, self evaluation, self study, seminar, thesis, virtual classroom, working group, workshopinstruction modes
The programme is recognised as a small-scale and intensive curriculum.study abroad
We encourage our students to study their minor (30 EC) abroad in the 1st semester of year 3.bindend studieadvies
- minimaal 60 EC in de eerste 12 maanden
Liberal Arts and Sciences at UCG is a demanding programme. Students are expected to be highly motivated. Additionally, one of the main characteristics of the programme is the emphasis on the learning community. It is of importance that students as a class stay together over the years. Students are expected to collect all 60 credits for the first year of the programme within the first year.
objectives
The Liberal Arts and Sciences degree at University College Groningen educates ambitious and broadly-oriented students to be creative and innovative in their approach to the complex challenges of our society. The small scale, intensive programme is taught entirely in English and focuses on important themes of our time: Energy, Healthy Ageing and Sustainable Society.
The programme is demanding and intense, yet it will allow you to think for yourself and outside of the box. The integration of creativity and interdisciplinary methods will help you to generate original and innovative insights and contribute to scientific innovation. You'll be taught to ask original, bold questions, and to deliver creative and impactful responses to them.
study guidance
This personalised guidance system helps students to reflect on their study plans and course choices, offers advice in personal and academic matters, and encourages inspiration and curiosity.
Concretely this means that your Academic Advisor helps you plan your curriculum so that you develop and pursue your intellectual interests while meeting degree requirements. Your Academic Advisor helps you keep track of your progress and signals (potential) problems. Academic Advisors are involved in the process whereby students select courses, compose majors and minors, and plan their future studies and careers. In Addition, the UCG Career Team is dedicated to helping students envision their futures and become employable upon completing their bachelor’s degree. We organise networking events, provide career advice sessions, and host various workshops and training opportunities to support this goal.
Toelating en kosten
startmomenten
aanmelding deadline : 15 januari 2026
wettelijk tarief : € 5343 (€2672 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 17200
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 17200
aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2026
wettelijk tarief : € 5343 (€2672 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 17200
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 17200
toelaatbare profielen
VWO N&T | toelaatbaar |
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VWO N&G | toelaatbaar |
VWO E&M | toelaatbaar |
VWO C&M | toelaatbaar |
hbo-p | toelaatbaar |
WO propedeuse | toelaatbaar |
toelatingseisen
vooropleiding
VWO or HBO-propedeuse diploma
aanvullende vakeisen
Proficiency in English
taaltoets
Since English is the official language at University College Groningen, applicants are required to demonstrate proof of their English language proficiency. The following exemptions apply from demonstrating English language proficiency:
- GCE(A) level Students: have obtained at least 3 GCE(A) level certificates from one of the recognized British examination boards.
- EB students: have a European Baccalaureate diploma from a European School or one of the Accredited European Schools and have (completed) English as final exam subject. Only for L1 or L2 level.
- IB students: have an International Baccalaureate diploma, with English as the medium of instruction.
- OIB students: have the French Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) – section Britannique/Anglais.
- South African National Senior Certificate: have obtained the NSC with IEB Advanced Programme certificate in English with 55% or more.
- Singapore/Cambridge A-levels: Have obtained Singapore/Cambridge A-levels in at least 3 H2 and 1 H1 content* courses (of which at least 1 course in a contrasting discipline) together with either the course General Paper or Knowledge and Inquiry (5 courses in total).
- US, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada (English-speaking regions only), Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines: have completed entire secondary/higher education in one of these countries.
- German Abitur: have obtained the German Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife, including English PF, eA or LK with a minimum grade of 10.
- Dutch VWO: have obtained the Dutch VWO diploma and a 7 or higher for Engels.
- HBO-P: have obtained the Dutch HBO propaedeutic diploma + a GPA of 8 or higher on HAVO English.
If you do not meet the requirements listed above, one of the following tests will provide proof of English proficiency: IELTS (Academic), TOEFL IBT (internet-based) or Cambridge English. These tests will always be accepted by UCG as proof of English proficiency (provided that the minimum score was obtained).
motivatiebrief
During the first step of our application process you need to meet the admission requirements. Once these requirements are met, you can continue with the second step of our application process: selection based on motivation video.
studie kosten
bedrag | kostenpost |
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€ 350.00 | levensonderhoud |
€ 80.00 | studiematerialen |
inbegrepen in collegegeld
examination |
excursions |
registration fee |
De stad
studievereniging
Caerus
Caerus is the study association of the University College Groningen.At the University College there are many diverse students with different interest. In addition, all these students live together at a campus. Caerus organizes many different activities to enhance the community feeling and to broaden the horizons of the UCG students.
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146 eerstejaars |
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Liberal Arts and Sciences (University College Venlo)
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University College Utrecht
€ 336 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
571 eerstejaars |
70% vrouw |
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100% Engelstalig |
University College Roosevelt
star NVAO Keuzegids topopleiding 2017 |
€ gemiddelde kamerhuur |
135 eerstejaars |
68% vrouw |
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€ 253 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
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Na de studie

En route, our student discover their drives and their passions, and graduate fully equipped with the knowledge and skills required for life after UCG.
Whereas some of our graduates start up a business or enter the job market, most of our graduates successfully enter the masters programme of their choice, either abroad or in the Netherlands.
Examples of Master programme our Alumni have enrolled in:
- Applied Cultural Criticism / Arts Journalism
- Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences
- Clinical Psychology
- Medicine
- Global Political Economy
- Computational Physics / MPhil Scientific Computing
- Humanities Research Master - Forensic Linguistics / Multilingualism
- Science and Business Management
- International Relations
- Journalism
Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
This is unlike the training offered in other degree programme. Our graduates are provided an excellent foundation from which to pursue further education or enter the workforce.
Graduates’ choice of specialisation determines which masters programmes to which they can apply. Our students are guided in these decisions by assigned academic staff.
At UCG, students can fulfil most subject requirements for further study. However, some vocational programmes, such as law or clinical psychology, are likely to have additional requirements.
Furthermore, strong marketplace interest in Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates makes our students highly sought-after by employers around the globe.
Would you like to read some of our Alumni Stories?
aansluitende masteropleidingen
instelling | opleiding | instroomeisen |
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Wageningen University | Aquaculture and Marine Resource Management | + aanv. eisen |
University of Groningen | Artificial Intelligence | + 60 EC pre-master |
Leiden University | Asian Studies (60EC) | + aanv. eisen |
Wageningen University | Bioinformatics | + aanv. eisen |
Wageningen University | Biology | + aanv. eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | Biomedical Sciences | + aanv. eisen |
Wageningen University | Biosystems Engineering | + aanv. eisen |
Wageningen University | Biotechnology | + aanv. eisen |
Wageningen University | Climate Studies | + aanv. eisen |
University of Groningen | Clinical and Psychosocial Epidemiology research | geen aanvullende eisen |
Maastricht University | Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience (research) research | + basiskennis + motivatiebrief + toelatingsgesprek |
Tilburg University | Communicatie- en Informatiewetenschappen | + aanv. eisen |
Wageningen University | Communication, Health and Life Sciences | + aanv. eisen |
University of Groningen | CPE Track Health Systems and Prevention research | geen aanvullende eisen |
University of Groningen | CPE Track Lifecourse Health Development research | geen aanvullende eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | Creative Industries | + aanv. eisen |
University of Groningen | Cultural Leadership research | + aanv. eisen |
Tilburg University | Data Science and Society | + aanv. eisen |
Eindhoven University of Technology | Data Science in Business and Entrepreneurship | + aanv. eisen |
University of Groningen | DDM International Programme in Economic Geography | geen aanvullende eisen |
University of Groningen | DDM Political Philosophy and PPE | + aanv. eisen |
Wageningen University | Development and Rural Innovation | + aanv. eisen |
University of Groningen | Digital Humanities | geen aanvullende eisen |
Wageningen University | Earth and Environment | + aanv. eisen |
University of Groningen | East Asian Studies | + aanvullende vakeisen |
University of Groningen | Economic Geography | + aanv. eisen |
University of Groningen | Regional Competitiveness and Trade | geen aanvullende eisen |
University of Groningen | Sustainable Rural Futures | geen aanvullende eisen |
Leiden University | Educatieve master Duits educational | + aanv. eisen |
Leiden University | Educatieve master Engels educational | + aanv. eisen |
Leiden University | Educatieve master Frans educational | + aanv. eisen |
University of Groningen | Environmental and Infrastructure Planning | geen aanvullende eisen |
Wageningen University | Environmental Sciences | + aanv. eisen |
University of Groningen | Euroculture (EM) | geen aanvullende eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | European Law and Global Affairs | + aanvullende vakeisen + motivatiebrief |
Maastricht University | European Law School | + instaptoets |
University of Groningen | European Politics in a Global Perspective | + aanvullende vakeisen |
University of Groningen | Europese Studies | geen aanvullende eisen |
University of Groningen | Filosofie | geen aanvullende eisen |
Tilburg University | Filosofie part-time | + 30 EC pre-master |
Maastricht University | Forensic Psychology | + aanv. eisen |
Wageningen University | Forest and Nature Conservation | + aanv. eisen |
University of Groningen | Geestelijke verzorging | + aanv. eisen |
Wageningen University | Geo-information Science | + aanv. eisen |
Wageningen University | Geographical Information Management and Applications | + aanv. eisen |
University of Groningen | Geopolitics & Connectivity | + aanvullende vakeisen |
Maastricht University | Globalisation and Law | + instaptoets |
Leiden University | Health, Ageing and Society | geen aanvullende eisen |
Maastricht University | Healthcare Policy, Innovation and Management | + aanv. eisen |
University of Groningen | Heritage and Religion | + aanv. eisen |
Leiden University | History | + basiskennis + aanvullende vakeisen |
Utrecht University | History and Philosophy of Science research | geen aanvullende eisen |
Maastricht University | Human Movement Sciences | + aanv. eisen |
University of Groningen | Human Movement Sciences | + 30 EC pre-master |
VU University Amsterdam | Critical Studies in Art and Culture research | + aanv. eisen |
VU University Amsterdam | Global History research | + aanv. eisen |
VU University Amsterdam | Linguistics research | + aanv. eisen |
Delft University of Technology | Industrial Ecology | + aanv. eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | International and European Law Advanced | + aanvullende vakeisen + motivatiebrief |
Wageningen University | International Development Studies | + aanv. eisen |
Wageningen University | International Land- and Water Management | + aanv. eisen |
Tilburg University | International Management | + aanv. eisen |
University of Groningen | International Political Economy | + aanvullende vakeisen |
University of Groningen | International Relations and International Organization | + aanvullende vakeisen |
University of Groningen | International Security | + aanvullende vakeisen |
University of Groningen | Internationale Betrekkingen (60 EC) | + aanvullende vakeisen |
University of Groningen | Islands and Sustainability (EM) | geen aanvullende eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | Kunst- en Cultuurwetenschappen | + aanv. eisen |
Wageningen University | Landscape Architecture and Planning | + aanv. eisen |
Tilburg University | Law and Technology | + aanv. eisen |
University of Amsterdam | Lerarenopleiding Maatschappijleer educational | + 90 EC pre-master |
University of Amsterdam | Lerarenopleiding Maatschappijleer part-time educational | + 90 EC pre-master |
Leiden University | Literary Studies | geen aanvullende eisen |
Leiden University | Literature in Society. Europe and Beyond | + aanv. eisen |
Wageningen University | Management, Economics and Consumer Studies | + aanv. eisen |
Leiden University | Journalistiek en Nieuwe Media | + aanv. eisen |
University of Amsterdam | Midden-Oostenstudies | + aanv. eisen |
Wageningen University | Molecular Life Sciences | + aanv. eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | Molecular Mechanisms of Disease research | + aanv. eisen |
Utrecht University | Nanomaterials Science research | geen aanvullende eisen |
University of Groningen | Nanoscience | + aanv. eisen |
Maastricht University | Nederlands Recht | + instaptoets |
Utrecht University | New Media and Digital Culture | + aanv. eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | North American Studies | + aanvullende vakeisen |
Wageningen University | Nutrition and Health | + aanv. eisen |
Utrecht University | One Health | geen aanvullende eisen |
Tilburg University | Organization and Management Studies | + aanv. eisen |
University of Groningen | Philosophy, Politics and Economics | + aanv. eisen |
University of Groningen | Population Studies | + basiskennis |
Maastricht University | Psychology | + basiskennis |
Tilburg University | Public Administration, Economics and Law | + aanv. eisen |
Maastricht University | Recht en Arbeid | + instaptoets |
University of Groningen | Religion and Pluralism, Ancient & Modern | + aanv. eisen |
University of Groningen | Religion, Conflict and Globalization | + aanv. eisen |
University of Groningen | Religious Diversity in a Globalised World (EM) research | + cijfergemiddelde + toelatingsgesprek + motivatiebrief |
Tilburg University | Sociaal Recht en Sociale Politiek | + aanv. eisen |
University of Groningen | Society, Sustainability and Planning | geen aanvullende eisen |
University of Groningen | Spatial Sciences research | geen aanvullende eisen |
University of Groningen | Sport Sciences | + 30 EC pre-master |
University of Groningen | Theologie & Religiewetenschappen | + aanv. eisen |
University of Groningen | Theologie & Religiewetenschappen research | + cijfergemiddelde + toelatingsgesprek + motivatiebrief |
Radboud University Nijmegen | Tourism and Culture | geen aanvullende eisen |
Radboud University Nijmegen | History, Culture and Politics | + aanv. eisen |
Wageningen University | Urban Environmental Management | + aanv. eisen |
Wageningen University | Water Technology (joint degree) | + aanv. eisen |
University of Groningen | Werk en Zingeving | + aanv. eisen |
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