UNIVERSITY OF GRONINGEN, THE NETHERLANDS

Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen is one of the oldest universities in Europe. It has a large international network and an excellent reputation for academic teaching with a modern, student-oriented approach.

We offer degree programs at undergraduate, graduate and PhD levels in virtually every field. If you want to get the most out of your study abroad experience, take a good look at our double degree programs; they will give you the chance to live and study in more than just one country.

Leading research university

We belong to the Top 3 European Research Universities in the fields of Ecology, Material Sciences, Chemistry and Astronomy. Other strong research groups are Nanoscience, Molecular Biology, Business, Medical Sciences, Psychology, Neurosciences, Sociology, Philosophy, theology, archaeology, and arts & humanities.

University of Groningen: facts & figures

3,500 international students
9 faculties & 9 graduate schools
91 English-taught degree programs
15 English-taught double degree programs

Groningen, the Netherlands: safe and full of life

180,000 inhabitants
Best city of the Netherlands 2010
Best student city of the Netherlands 2006
City of Talent (www.cityoftalent.nl)
Beautiful historic student city

Number of Full-Time Students: 26,800
Language of Instruction: English
Type of institution: Public
Setting: Urban
Scholarships offered: Academic

Website: www.rug.nl