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University of Groningen, English Pre-Masters Programme

Netherlands

 

Study mode Start date Duration Fee Fee per Year of study
Study modeFull-time Start date Jan, Sep Durationsemesters: 3 Fee12390 Fee perWhole course Year of study2016 - 2017
Study modeFull-time Start date Jan, Sep Durationsemesters: 2 Fee€8260 Fee perWhole course Year of study2016 - 2017

This programme of intensive English language development and research methodology will make sure you’re thoroughly prepared for a Masters degree at the University of Groningen

Masters degrees you can progress to are within the university’s Faculty of Economics and Business, which is internationally accredited by the AACSB and EQUIS and is among the top 1% of business schools in the world. 

Once you complete your programme and achieve the required grades, you can progress to your chosen degree at one of our partner universities. 

  • MSc Business Administration: Change Management
  • MSc Business Administration: Organization & Management Control
  • MSc Business Administration: Small Business & Entrepreneurship MSc Business Administration: Strategic Innovation Management MSc Econometrics, Operations Research and Actuarial Studies
  • MSc Economics
  • MSc Finance
  • MSc Human Resource Management
  • MSc International Business and Management
  • MSc International Economics and Business
  • MSc International Financial Management
  • MSc Marketing
  • MSc Supply Chain Management
  • MSc Technology and Operations Management

Modules

Modules

  • English and Skills for University Study Group (16 hours per week)
  • Improve your English communication skills
  • Develop the academic study skills required of students at Dutch universities
  • Reading and writing strategies
  • Presentation skills and seminar participation
  • Time and materials management
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Responding to feedback

Entry requirements

  • English entry requirements: Two terms - IELTS 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in writing, no other sub scores below 5.0) or above (or equivalent qualification). Three terms – IELTS 5.0 (minimum 5.0 in writing, no other sub scores below 4.5) or above (or equivalent qualification).
  • Academic entry requirements: You need to meet the academic entry requirements for your chosen Masters degree.

Entry Dates:

Two-term programme: January

Three-term programme: September

Location

Chosen as one of the happiest cities in Europe, Groningen enjoys a bustling reputation. The city is known for its cultural events, yet it will never lose that homely disposition which attracts so many people.

Groningen’s scores high on greening, trust in fellow inhabitants, health care, public spacing and of course, education. Besides that, Groningers are very satisfied with air quality, sport facilities, cultural facilities, safety and the city council. 97% of the people in Groningen are happy to live in Groningen. 


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