Admission & application

Check if you meet the admission criteria

The Altius Academic Pre Bachelor Programme is a 9-month full-time preparatory programme for students with an international educational background aiming to start a Bachelor’s programme at the University of Groningen.

To be considered for admission, you should (at the start of the programme):

• Completed (or are about to complete) international secondary education
• 18 years or older at the start of the programme
• Ambition to study at the Faculty of Science & Engineering at the University of Groningen
• Not yet meeting the direct entry requirements for a Bachelor’s degree or would benefit from additional preparation

You can apply for the Academic Pre Bachelor Programme even if you have not taken your
final exams yet. However, admission is only possible if you pass them.

Steps in the selection process

The selection procedure consists of the following steps and is designed to assess your academic readiness and motivation for the programme. Admission is selective and based on demonstrated academic readiness and motivation. The programme has a limited number of places to ensure quality and individual attention.

1. Online application 
Once applications for the next intake open, you can submit your application through the online application portal.

2. Submit required documents 
After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to upload the required documents. Applicants are required to demonstrate sufficient English proficiency. This can be proven by a sufficient English grade on the transcript of records from your secondary school. Otherwise, this can be demonstrated by submitting the results of a recognised English language test (such as Cambridge, TOEFL or IELTS). Arranging and completing such a test is the applicant’s own responsibility.

Once all required documents have been received, we will assess your application. The application deadline and the deadline for submitting the required documents for the September 2027 intake will be published on this page as soon as they are confirmed.

3. Admission decision
We will review your application and supporting documents to determine whether you will be offered a place in the programme. Applicants will be informed of the admission decision according to the timeline published for the relevant intake.

*The programme will commence subject to a minimum number of participants.

Documents you need to submit

• Copy of your passport
• Secondary school diploma, or a statement of enrolment from your school confirming your enrolment, the qualification(s) to be obtained and your expected date of graduation (in English or a certified English translation)
• Transcript of records, or predicted grades (in case you do not have your diploma yet) in English or a certified English translation
• Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)

If you are unsure about the requirements, feel free to reach out to us via our contact form.

Requirements to complete the programme

Throughout the programme, you progress will be monitored through assignments, examinations and active participations.

To successfully complete the programme, you must:

• complete all courses with a minimum required grade (through CCVX-exams and a TOEFL test)
• meet attendance requirements (80%)
• actively participate in academic and mentoring activities
• demonstrate readiness for university-level study

Students who complete the programme and meet the predefined assessment criteria are granted direct admission to a Bachelor’s programme at the Faculty of Science & Engineering at the University of Groningen.