The University of Groningen is a research university with a global outlook, deeply rooted in Groningen, City of Talent. Quality has had top priority for four hundred years, and with success: the University is currently in or around the top 100 on several influential ranking lists.
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4.2 out of 5 (251 ratings / 182 reviews) Groningen, Netherlands
Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (54)
- M.A. American Studies
- M.A. Archaeology
- M.Sc. Clinical Neuropsychology
- M.Sc. Clinical Psychology
- Master Communication Studies
- Master Communication and Education
- M.Sc. Cultural Geography
- M.A. East Asian Studies
- M.Sc. Economics
- M.Sc. Environmental Psychology
- M.A. Euroculture
- M.A. Euroculture (EM)
- LL.M. European Economic Law
- M.A. European Integration
- Master Geopolitics and Connectivity
- Master International Relations
- Master International Relations
- M.Sc. Population Studies
- M.Sc. Psychology
- M.Sc. Reflecting on Psychology
- Master Social Media and Society
- Master Socio-spatial planning
- M.Sc. Sociology
Humanities (32)
- Master Ancient History
- Master Classics
- M.A. Euroculture
- Master European Linguistics
- Master History
- Master History Today
- Master Language and Cognition
- M.A. Linguistics
- Master Literary Studies
- Master Middle Eastern Studies
- Master Multilingualism
- Master North American Studies
- M.A. Philosophy
- M.Sc. Sport Sciences
Business & Management (19)
- M.Sc. Business Administration
- M.Sc. Finance
- M.Sc. Marketing
- M.Sc. Supply Chain Management
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (15)
- M.Sc. Applied Mathematics
- M.Sc. Applied Physics
- M.Sc. Astronomy
- M.Sc. Biology
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Clinical Neuropsychology
- M.Sc. Ecology and Evolution
- M.Sc. Marine Biology
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Nanoscience
- M.Sc. Physics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (12)
- M.Sc. Ecology and Evolution
- M.Sc. Economic Geography
- LL.M. Energy and Climate Law
- M.Sc. Environmental Psychology
- M.Sc. Marine Biology
- Master Socio-spatial planning
- Master Water Technology
Education & Training (10)
- Master Communication and Education
- Master Learning in Interaction
- M.Sc. Psychology
Engineering & Technology (9)
- M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence
- M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- M.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- LL.M. Energy and Climate Law
- Master Mechanical Engineering
- M.Sc. Nanoscience
Law (9)
- LL.M. Energy and Climate Law
- M.A. Euroculture
- LL.M. European Economic Law
- LL.M. Global Criminal Law
- LL.M. Public International Law
Medicine & Health (9)
- M.Sc. Biomedical Sciences
- Master Dentistry
- M.Sc. Human Movement Sciences
- Master Medicine
- M.Sc. Sport Sciences
Computer Science & IT (6)
- M.Sc. Computing Science
- Master Information Science
Journalism & Media (5)
- M.A. Journalism
- Master Media Studies
- Master Social Media and Society
Applied Sciences & Professions (3)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (3)
- M.Sc. Human Movement Sciences
- M.Sc. Sport Sciences
Arts, Design & Architecture (2)
About
History
The University of Groningen has a rich academic tradition dating back to 1614. From this tradition arose the first female student and the first female lecturer in the Netherlands, the first Dutch astronaut and the first president of the European Central Bank. Geographically, the University is rooted in the Northern part of the Netherlands, a region very close to its heart.
Education
The University of Groningen provides top-quality educational programmes. We offer a wide variety of interesting, highly regarded degree programmes that rank well both nationally and internationally.
- Bachelor's degree programmes
- Master's degree programmes
- PhD Programmes
- Exchange programmes
- Summer/Winter Schools
Research
The University of Groningen is among the European top in the field of academic research. We are successful because we apply fundamental academic research in an innovative way when dealing with social and individual problems. Groningen-based researchers collaborate with colleagues from all over the world on a daily basis and University of Groningen lecturers actively involve their students in research.
Career
Studying is about more than just gaining a degree certificate. It is also about preparing for a successful career, and Career Services is here to help students of the University of Groningen do this. Career Services helps students to make well-informed choices and gives them the opportunity to realize those choices. We do this by offering workshops and training courses, and by providing help with writing a CV and letter of application. You can also come to Career Services for personal careers advice.
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Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2018
66 -7
2017
59 13
2016
72
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
79 4
2018
83 -3
2017
80
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2019
120 -7
2018
113
2017
113
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2019
-
2018
101 -7
2017
94
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The Student Service Centre is the University’s expertise centre for student guidance and supervision. Student counsellors, student psychologists and trainers talk to and advise students with complex personal problems, coach them and provide short-term counselling, training courses and workshops aimed at enhancing academic skills and personal development. The SSC also uses its expertise to support the student advisors in the programme departments.
Housing services
Groningen is a lively student-city with around 50,000 (international) students. It’s no wonder then that the city’s slogan is “Nothing tops Groningen” (in Dutch: “Er gaat niets boven Groningen”). The high student population in Groningen brings the average age of the town down to 36; this makes Groningen the youngest city in the Netherlands. With one in four people being a student, there are a lot of festivals and events in the city such as the ESN introduction week geared towards students and our bars have no official closing times.
Library services
The UG has three libraries – the University Library (UB) in the city centre, the Zernike library, and the central medical library – offering access to more than three million printed books, one million ebooks, 80,000 e-journals, and 5,000 magazines. Or, for digital access to all our books, e-books, magazines, journals, and DVDs, use Smartcat, the university’s online library catalogue.
ICT services
- Online workspace
- Wireless Internet
- Printing Facilities
- AV equipment is available for university-related work, ranging from research and faculty communications to teaching, and PR. Laptops, camcorders, video projectors, cameras, various recorders, tripods and studio facilities available to staff and students.
Medical services
The Health, Safety & Sustainability (AMD) employs a variety of experts in the fields of work and organization, sick leave, staff welfare, occupational health and hygiene, ergonomics, the environment, occupational safety and radiation safety.
Student Life
Campus life
In Groningen, you’ll see students everywhere: studying in the pretty Noorderplantsoen park, working various part-time jobs and partying the night away. And, because it’s relatively affordable here, students live across the city, making all of Groningen your campus. Groningen is also a safe and green city to live in, with the quiet countryside only a short bike-ride away.
Sports facilities
Located at Zernike is the sports centre ACLO. For less than € 50 a year, a student with an ACLO card (ac(lo)tivated student card) can practice as much sports as he or she may desire
Student clubs
Student life is about so much more than just preparing you for a lifetime of achievement. During your time in Groningen, you’ll get to experience everything the city has to offer, from a vibrant art and music scene to a unique, student-inspired nightlife.
Accreditation
Accreditation and assessment:
- NVAO
- QANU
- AACSB
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Student Reviews
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
The university is a nice place to be. I really like the small setting within the astronomy departement and the personal contact to the professors. The courses are most of the time a little bit harder compared to other university courses, but my overall impression is really good.
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
The University of Groningen is a worldwide known institution for a reason - personally, the best choice I ever made is to study at the RuG. The subjects are well taught by amazing professors, many of which also known worldwide. In regards to the university itself, I have nothing bad to say. The only problem is the accommodation: due to too many students being accepted,...
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
The university of Groningen is a very challenging environment that push forward students in order to learn and develop new skills.