Overview

This study is rooted in the Liberal Arts & Sciences philosophy. At this University College, you study in a small-scale setting with plenty of personal contact with lecturers and fellow students.

For the fourth year in a row, the Global Responsibility and Leadership programme from University of Groningen is the best bachelor's programme in the Netherlands!

Why study this programme?

Awarded as the best bachelor's programme in NL for four consecutive years

Dive into a mix of disciplines like Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Psychology, Sustainability, Global Health, Earth Science and more.

Perfect for students with broad interests

Work on solutions the world truly needs

Connect to an extensive network of professional partners through the Living Labs

Job prospects

Given the fact that your bachelor is internationally orientated and recognised, you will have outstanding career perspectives in an international working environment.

Policy Advisor

Researcher

Entrepreneur

Consultant

Development Specialist

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Politics, Philosophy and Economics

Ecology, Energy and Climate

Psychology and Global Health

Language and Culture

Politics, Power and International Responsibility

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeuwarden, Netherlands

Disciplines

International Relations International Development Political Science View 18 other Bachelors in Political Science in Netherlands

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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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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

This programme accepts OMPT as a mathematics admission test. Depending on your academic background, you may be required to take an OMPT assessment as part of the admission process.
VWO or HBO-propedeuse diploma or Colloquium doctum (Colloquium doctum applicants are advised to apply until December)

English: VWO English with min. final grade 7 or one of the certified English tests. Disclaimer: as of 1st September 2023, Maths A or B (or their international equivalent) is not longer an entry requirement for this programme.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Academic or professional reference letter in English

Letter of Motivation or a Video Presentation in English

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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

17200 EUR / year

≈ 17200 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

5343 EUR / year

≈ 5343 EUR / year

Living costs

Leeuwarden

Netherlands

700 - 1100 EUR / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Why study this programme?

Job prospects

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Leeuwarden

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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