Overview

The International Relations and International Organization programme from University of Groningen is a truly multidisciplinary English-taught degree programme in which you will explore political questions on an international level. You will focus on the place of politics, history, economics and law in international relations but also the role of international organizations. You also learn or improve your proficiency in a modern foreign language and choose a minor that fits your profile.

Why choose IRIO in Groningen?

a challenging programme with a strong theoretical focus as well as a variety of practical assignments
a programme with three decades of experience, that enjoys the support and expertise of many renowned international lecturers
a programme in which you will acquire analytical, practical and methodological skills that are highly valuable in fields as diverse as policy advocacy and consultancy, governmental and civil services, public affairs, risk analysis, journalism, international aid/development work and diplomacy.
an international environment and a global perspective: your lecturers and classmates come from all over the world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of International Relations

International Politics

Introduction to International and European Law

Policy and Governance

Statistics for IR

International Organisation
Language Course

Lecturers

IRIO has an academic staff of more than 40 members. Their disciplinary background vary and range from political science to economics, from history to sociology, from public administration to international law. With regard to teaching, there is structural cooperation with the departments of History, International and European Law, International Economics and Business, as well as with the language departments of English, Spanish, German, and French. Some of the staff members have worked in IGOs, NGOs, ministries or in international research institutes. This, in combination with a wide variety of cultural backgrounds, provides for a stimulating and lively working environment.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Groningen, Netherlands

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The IRIO programme is taught in English. Dutch students with a VWO diploma do not need to submit proof of their English proficiency. For other EU candidates, the Admissions Officer will notify you if you need to provide test results. All non-EU candidates will need to provide test results.

Dutch VWO diploma, a German Abitur, an International Baccalaureate diploma (minimum score: 24), a European Baccalaureate or another diploma that is sufficient for acceptance to a Dutch university.

The IRIO programme of the University of Groningen has a selection procedure. This means that the IRIO department selects the candidates to be admitted to the programme. It has been decided to select in this way because we would like to admit the most suitable and best motivated students.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

13500 EUR / year

≈ 13500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2601 EUR / year

≈ 2601 EUR / year

Living costs

Groningen

Netherlands

750 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Why choose IRIO in Groningen?

Programme Structure

Lecturers

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Groningen

Funding

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