History

University
University of Groningen
City, country
Groningen, Netherlands
Duration
3 years
Fields of study
History
Price
2695.00 EUR
Study language
English (ENG)
Degree
Bachelor
Study start
2026-09-01
Deadline
2026-04-28
About the program
Entry qualification
Career opportunities
Have you ever thought about what connects the past with the present? And would you like to learn more about the background to various historic events? If so, this is your programme!

As a student in the international track of the Bachelor's degree programme in History, you search for explanations of events that took place in the past and are still relevant today. You learn about the connections between various developments, and you're encouraged to dig deeper and ask critical questions.

The programme takes three years. In the first year, you are given an overview of history from Antiquity to the present day, and you study Dutch history. In the second year, you examine history on the basis of various themes, such as economic and social history, political culture and cultural history. The third year, which includes a course unit on the theory of history, is used to deepen your knowledge. Your Bachelor's programme is rounded off with a thesis. As a history student, you are free to compile part of the programme yourself.

Why study this programme in Groningen?

  • Our programme teaches you to write about history, to conduct independent research and to apply historical knowledge and theory in practice
  • We introduce you to social, economic, political and cultural history, as well as regional & global history
  • We offer many choices because of our teachers' broad expertise in regions, approaches and themes. From Ancient to Contemporary History
  • We are a large department, but we offer small-scale teaching in which you quickly get to know staff & students
Entry qualification
  • Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
  • Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.

An additional documents, Statement of Education / Course description, may be required depending on the programme you apply for at this university.

If any document is required, it will appear in the Documents section of the Kastu application form once you start your application.

 

Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.

 

English language requirements

You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:

  • TOEFL iBT*
  • IELTS Academic
  • A Cambridge English qualification
  • A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
  • An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
  • Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
  • An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
  • Other

Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.

 

*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.

 

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