Liberal Arts and Sciences
Winter intake start date
2026-02-01
Winter intake deadline
2025-11-15
At University College Groningen (UCG), we believe education should be more than just acquiring knowledge—it should be a journey of discovery.
Our Liberal Arts and Sciences programme is designed for curious, ambitious students who want to explore multiple disciplines, think critically, and tackle the world’s most pressing challenges. UCG offers a small-scale, interactive learning environment where you are encouraged to think beyond traditional academic boundaries. Our flexible and interdisciplinary curriculum allows you to explore a wide range of subjects while specialising in a major of your choice: Humanities, Sciences, or Social Sciences.
What makes UCG unique? Here, learning goes beyond the classroom. Through interdisciplinary projects, real-world problem-solving, and a global perspective, you will gain the skills and confidence to make a meaningful impact. Whether you're debating ethical dilemmas or designing sustainable solutions, your education at UCG will be dynamic, hands-on, and tailored to your ambitions.
Located in the vibrant student city of Groningen, UCG is more than just a degree - it’s a community of diverse, motivated individuals ready to shape the future.
Why study this programme in Groningen?
Liberal Arts and Sciences skills give graduates the flexibility to move between careers and even create their own! Project management skills and intercultural competences, along with communication, creativity and critical analysis skills are in demand both by employers and Master's programmes. Students who graduate with the LAS undergraduate degree are prepared for a broad range of Master's programmes and career options.
This bachelor programme is based on the American principle of Liberal Arts and Sciences, creating a higher education bachelors degree that gives you the opportunity to learn in an international and interdisciplinary environment.
3 majors to choose from:
- Humanities
- Sciences
- Social Sciences
Although we are not a numerus fixus programme, we are a selective programme. Application proceeds in two steps. In the first step your eligibility is determined. If you are deemed eligible for admission, then in a second step your motivation video is used to determine whether you will ultimately be admitted to the programme.
Submit a video of 3 - 5 minutes using the four mandatory prompts listed below.
Present yourself in a way that reflects who you are while also appealing to the Admissions Board. Aim for a clear, coherent narrative that is both creative and engaging. You may use editing or animation, but you must appear speaking in the video at some point. The Board of Admissions is looking for:
- Clear motivation and a specific match to UCG’s Liberal Arts and Sciences programme
- Concrete academic interest/curiosity (with examples)
- Personal drive/passion (what energises you)
- Clear, organised communication
- Creativity is welcome
You can answer these prompts in any order you want to.
- Please introduce yourself.
- What are your academic interests and/or aspirations?
- What motivates you to study Liberal Arts and Sciences and why are you drawn to UCG specifically? (Why are the LAS programme and UCG a good match for you?)
- What are you proud of and/or passionate about? (Show who you are, what you stand for, and what drives you).
Job examples
- Policy Advisor
- Scientific Researcher
- Journalist
- Economist
- Psychologist
- Entrepreneur
- Doctor
- Philosopher
- Business Analyst
- Historian
