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Second degree programme

  • What tuition fees should I pay if I am enrolled in several degree programmes?

    This depends on the tuition fees category that applies to the different degree programmes.

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  • Do I have to pay double tuition fees if I follow two degree programmes at the University of Groningen?

    You can simultaneously enrol in more than one Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programme. Depending on the tuition fees category that applies to the different degree programmes, you will then either have to pay the statutory tuition fees once or separate tuition fees for each programme.

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  • What is the proof of payment of tuition fees (BBC)?

    The proof of paid tuition fees (known in Dutch as Bewijs Betaald Collegegeld or BBC) is a document that proves that you paid tuition fees to an educational institution.

    If you are studying at two or more Dutch educational institutions, in a number of cases, you will only have to pay tuition fees at one educational institution. You can pay with a proof of paid tuition fees or BBC at the other institution.

    More information can be found on the Request a statement page.

  • I am also enrolled at another institution for higher education. How do I obtain a proof of payment of tuition fees?

    The proof of paid tuition fees (known in Dutch as Bewijs Betaald Collegegeld or BBC) is a document that proves that you paid tuition fees to an educational institution.

    If you are studying at two or more Dutch educational institutions, in a number of cases, you will only have to pay tuition fees at one educational institution. You can pay with a proof of paid tuition fees or BBC at the other institution.

    More information can be found on the Request a statement page.

  • I am paying my tuition fees in instalments and not all instalments have been paid. Can I still apply for a proof of payment of tuition fees?

    Yes, you can. The direct debit mandate constitutes as a proof of payment, which means you can apply for the proof of payment of tuition fees (BBC).

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  • I have already paid tuition fees to another institution for higher education. Should I also pay tuition fees to the University of Groningen?

    No, you don't need to pay tuition fees to the University of Groningen if you have already paid the tuition fees to another institution for higher education. However, the University of Groningen needs a proof of payment of tuition fees (BBC) before you can be register at the university. You can request the BBC via Studielink or  from the student administration of the other institution.

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  • What will happen if you finish the first programme?

    If you have been simultaneously enrolled in two Bachelor’s or two Master’s degree programmes. When you finish the first programme, you are allowed to continue with the second degree programme for the statutory tuition fees . You will, however, have to remain continuously registered from the moment you gained your first degree and satisfy the nationality requirements.

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