QS Rank:

159

University of Groningen

Groningen
,Netherlands

Program Name
PhD in Social Contract

Deadline
March 31st, 2026
Overview

Total Tuition Fees
$2,060
Ranking
#88
US World and News Report
#80
The World University Rankings
#159
QS World University Rankings
Class Profile

Admission Policy
Merit-based
Eligibility Criteria

Accepted fields include Philosophy.

At least 3 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.
English Proficiency Tests
IELTS
7

TOEFL
100

Application Requirements
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Goal Statement
Application Deadlines
| Application Deadline | |
|---|---|
| Fall | Mar 31, 2026 |
Fees and Funding
Application fee (academic year 2025-2026) is EUR 100 (non-refundable). For PhD scholarship students, a standard tuition fee of EUR 10,000 per year was cited (for the duration of the scholarship, usually 4 years) though this may vary by scholarship. Alternatively, PhD candidates often receive a salary rather than paying tuition. For the specific PhD position mentioned, a full-time appointment is offered for up to four years with a starting gross monthly salary of EUR 2,901, increasing to EUR 3,707 in the final year, plus an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus.

Tuition Fees
$2,060 / year
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