About the University of Groningen

The University of Groningen is a public research university which was founded in 1614 in the city of Groningen in the Netherlands., it is one of the oldest university in Europe, the University has 11 faculties, 9 graduate schools, 27 research centers and institute and more than 175 degrees programmes. The University has graduated more than 200,000 students since its founding and is a member of the distinguished Combira group of European universities; an association of European universities founded in 1985, the Combira group is made of members of older multi-disciplinary research institutions, the Combira group has its headquarters in the University of Brussels. The University of Groningen is in the top 3 of European research universities in the fields of: Ecology, Material Sciences, Chemistry and Astronomy. Other strong research groups are in: Nanoscience, Physics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Medical Sciences, Neurosciences, Sociology, Philosophy, Theology, Archaeology and Arts. The campus of the University is scattered across the city with the main building housing the administrative unit of the school, most of the faculties including the faculty of law, faculty arts and faculty of  philosophy is located in the center of the city. The facilities of Economics, Sciences, Spatial science, Business and Engineering is located in the Zernike campus named after the Dutch Nobel Prize winner, Fritz Zernike. The University has libraries in three locations scattered across the city. The University recently opened a the Campus Fryslan that offers multiple disciplines in both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Alumni of the University include 4 Nobel Prize winners and five Spinoza prize winners, the Spinoza prize is an annual award of €2.5Million to be spent on new research given by the Netherlands organization for scientific research. The award is the highest scientific award in the Netherlands, it is named after the philosopher Baruch de Spinoza, other notable alumni include a Secretary General of NATO(North Atlantic Treaty Organization). The University of Groningen motto is “The word of the Lord is a light for our feet”. The University is popularly abbreviated as UG and it’s Dutch name is Rijksuniversiteit Groningen. In 2014, the University celebrated it’s 400th anniversary.

The current rector of the University is Prof Elmer Sterken.Prof Sibrandes Popema is the president of the University.The academic strength of the University is at 5,680 employees.Students at the University of Groningen number 30,041.Postgraduates in the University stands at 1,758 postgraduates.The address of the University is 9712 CP Groningen Netherlands.

University Of Groningen Website:

The website of the University of Groningen is www.rug.nl.

University Of Groningen Location:

The University of Groningen is located in the City of Groningen in the Netherlands.

University Of Groningen Rankings:

The University in 2017 was ranked 59th in the world by according to the Academic ranking of world universities(ARWU) The international students barometer rated the University of Groningen as the best university in the Netherlands for the third straight time. The University of Groningen is ranked 72nd in the world by Times Higher Education World University Ranking. Ranked 113rd in the World by QS World University Rankings. The University of Groningen holds the 14th position in the European ranking and ranked 87th worldwide according to Webometrics. Ranked 72nd in the world by the National Taiwan University in 2016.

University Of Groningen Faculties.

The University of Groningen is categorized into Eleven faculties offering courses in various fields ranging from arts and humanities, law, medicine, social sciences, economics, sciences etc. Each faculty is a collection of academic degrees programmes ran by the University, schools and institutes, research centers and general combination of two or more courses. Each faculty runs a Bachelor’s degree, Masters degree, PhD and exchange courses while also some faculties offer certifications in short courses. Faculties in the University are:

The Faculty of Economics and BusinessFaculty of ArtsFaculty of LawThe Faculty of Theology and Religious StudiesFaculty of PhilosophyFaculty of Behavioural and Social SciencesThe Faculty of Medical SciencesFaculty of Science and EngineeringFaculty of Spatial Sciences

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Campus Fryslân.

Brief Facts and figures on the University of Groningen.

The University has an annual turnover of €800Million. €160Million in research contract. 11 faculties and 9 graduate schools. 300,000 students enrolled as of September 2016, of this 300,000 students, 6000 international students and 6500 PhD students. The University has individuals from 120 countries currently studying or working in the University. 120,000 Alumni. Of its 167 Master’s degree programme 126 are taught in English. Of its 48 bachelor’s degree programme, 29 are taught in English. 16 Research Master’s programme. 6,000 research publications. 400 professors of which 100 are female professors. 5,900 academic staff. 22 patent application in the year 2016.

 University of Groningen Courses:

The University of Groningen with 11 faculties offers over 45 bachelors degree programme some of which have variants and over 160 Master’s degree programme. Below are some of the bachelor’s degree programmes offered in the University.

Applied physics.Applied mathematics.Computing science.Dentistry.Dutch language and culture.Econometrics and operations research.Europeans language and culture.Global responsibility and leadership.History.Human movement sciences and many more which can be found on the school website.

Admission Requirements into University of Groningen.

To be considered for admission into the 2022/2023 academic session of the Universities, prospective students should be able to meet the minimum requirements which the University College board of admission has stipulated which are,

  1. Secondary school diploma. All students should have been able to complete a secondary education which would have prepared them for university education. Secondary school diploma requirements vary according to countries’ secondary education systems. For example, students applying from the UK should be able to Average grade of B or higher before such students would be given admission into the UG.
  2. English proficiency(written and spoken) The ability to speak English is a minimum requirement for students seeking admission into English-taught degree programs. This means you need to submit proof of proficiency in spoken and written English as part of the application process.
  3. Mathematics Proficiency. Mathematics is a minimum requirement for studying in the University of Groningen. Students are supposed to have passed mathematics as a graduating exam course or must have completed mathematics with a passing grade.
  4. Extra Requirements. Chinese students must have a NUFFIC certificate. This requirement only applies to students who are  Chinese nationals.

Exchange Students Programme:

The exchange students program varies from a week to six months. The University of Groningen accepts exchange students from all over the world and offers a wide range of courses. These courses are for students who are in their final year of their bachelor’s program and for those taking a Master’s degree program. The exchange usually happens from September-February and from February-July. An exchange student willing to study at the University of Groningen will have to present an exchange certificate from his/her university to the University of Groningen. More details on the exchange through faculties can be found on the school website.

Application Deadline:

Application deadline for admission into the University of Groningen varies from faculty to faculty and from course to course, application deadline also varies according to nationality. A detailed deadline for every programme in the University can be found on the one University’s website, www.rug.nl.

University of Groningen Application

When a prospective student applies through the Online Application Process, the student has to upload the digital copies of the required documents in a PDF format. Documents required for admission vary depending on the faculty. For instance, in the application for admission into the faculty of Arts for a bachelor’s degree, a prospective student should have the following document ready.

copy of valid passport.diploma/statement of graduation.transcript/grade list/report card.English proficiency test.curriculum vitae.

In the Master’s degree program, the faculty of arts require an applicant to have the following documents.

copy of valid passport.copy of diploma.transcript/grade list/report card.letter of motivation.curriculum vitae.two letters of recommendation.English writing result test.sample of academic writing.

For other requirements, check the University website.

University of Gronigen Masters Degree Programs :

Below you can find every Master’s degree program run by the University. The University offers 10 programs in its Master’s degree.

Arts

ArchaeologyArchaeology (research)Arts and CultureArts, Cognition, and CriticismFilm and Contemporary Audiovisual MediaArts, Policy and Cultural EntrepreneurshipArt HistoryCuratorial StudiesHistory of Architecture and Town PlanningMusic, Theatre and Performance StudiesArts and Culture (research)Cultural Leadership (research)Arts, Media and Literary Studies (research)Classics and Ancient CivilizationsAncient HistoryClassicsCommunication and Information ScienceDigital HumanitiesInformation ScienceEuropean StudiesEuroculture, Erasmus MundusHistoryHistory TodayMedievalHistory (research)Classical, and Early Modern Studies (research)International RelationsEast Asian StudiesEuropean IntegrationInternational Relations and International OrganizationInternational Political EconomyGeopolitics & ConnectivityInternational SecurityInternational Relations 120 ECTSLinguisticsInternational Humanitarian Action (NOHA)International Relations (research)Modern History and International Relations (research)Applied LinguisticsEuropean LinguisticsMultilingualismLinguistics (research)Clinical Linguistics / EMCL+ (research) Erasmus MundusLanguage and Cognition (research)Language and Communication Technologies (LCT) (research) Erasmus MundusLiterary StudiesEnglish Literature and CultureEuropean Literatures and CulturesWriting Editing and MediatingMedia Studies 90 ECTSJournalismMiddle Eastern StudiesNorth American StudiesAmerican Studies

Behavioural and Social Sciences

Behavioural and Social Sciences (research)Educational SciencesEvidence-based EducationPedagogical Sciences:Communication and DeafblindnessEthics of education: history, philosophy and lawYouth 0-21, Society and PolicyPsychologyWork, Organizational and Personnel PsychologyApplied Social PsychologyClinical PsychologyClinical NeuropsychologyCognitive Psychology and PsychophysiologyClinical Forensic Psychology and VictimologyTraffic Psychology and Sustained MobilityEnvironmental PsychologyReflecting on PsychologyTalent Development and CreativitySociologySocial Networks in a Sustainable Society

Economics and Business

Business AdministrationChange managementOrganizational and Management ControlSmall Business and EntrepreneurshipStrategic Innovation ManagementHealthEconometrics, Operations Research, and Actuarial StudiesDDM China and the World EconomyEconomicsDDM China and the World EconomyDDM Economics and Economic AnalysisFinanceDDM FinanceDDM China and the World EconomyHuman Resource ManagementDDM Advanced International Business Management and MarketingDDM China and the World EconomyInternational Business and ManagementDDM Managing MultinationalsInternational Economics and BusinessDDM Central-East European EconomiesDDM China and the World EconomySupply Chain ManagementDDM International Development EconomicsDDM Economic Development and Growth (MEDEG)International Financial ManagementDDM International Financial ManagementDDM China and the World EconomyMarketingDDM Strategic Marketing IntelligenceDDM Marketing and financeResearch Master in Economics and BusinessDDM China and the World EconomyTechnology and Operations ManagementDDM Operations Management

Campus Fryslân

Sustainable Entrepreneurship

Health and Life Sciences

Behavioural and Cognitive Neurosciences (research)BiologyBiomedical EngineeringBiomedical SciencesClinical and Psychosocial Epidemiology (research)Ecology and EvolutionEvolutionary BiologyEnergy and Environmental SciencesHuman Movement SciencesMarine BiologyMedical and Pharmaceutical Drug Innovation (research)Innovative MedicineMedical Pharmaceutical SciencesMolecular Biology and BiotechnologyBiomolecular SciencesSport Sciences

Law

Energy and Climate LawEuropean Economic LawGlobal Criminal LawGovernance and Law in Digital SocietyInternational Business LawInternational Commercial LawPublic International LawInternational Human Rights Law

Philosophy

PhilosophyResearch Philosophy Philosophy, Politics and EconomicsPhilosophy of a Specific Discipline

Science and Engineering

Applied MathematicsApplied PhysicsArtificial IntelligenceAstronomyBehavioural and Cognitive NeurosciencesBiomedical EngineeringBiomolecular SciencesChemical Engineering (J)ChemistryComputing ScienceEnergy and Environmental SciencesHuman-Machine CommunicationIndustrial Engineering and ManagementMathematicsMathematics and Science Education and CommunicationMedical and Pharmaceutical Drug InnovationMolecular Biology and BiotechnologyNanoscience (top master)PhysicsWater Technology

Spatial Sciences

Cultural GeographyTourism Geography and PlanningEconomic GeographyEconomic Geography: Regional Competitiveness and TradeEnvironmental and Infrastructure PlanningDDM Development Planning and Infrastructure PlanningDDM Water and Coastal managementPopulation StudiesDDM Social demographyDDM Demography and Social InequalityReal estate studiesSocio-spatial planningSpatial Sciences (research)

Theology and Religious Studies

Religion and Pluralism, Ancient & ModernReligion and Cultural HeritageTheology and Religious StudiesReligion, Conflict, and GlobalizationReligion, Health, and WellbeingTheology and Religious Studies (research)

University of Groningen Tuition Fees

The University tuition fees are divided into three parts, the statutory tuition fee, the University tuition fee I and II. A student can pay a statutory tuition fee if they have satisfied all nationality requirements and have not earned a similar degree they are running. This applies to Dutch nationals, EU nationals, Swiss nationals, Surinam nationals among others. The statutory tuition fee for a full-time student for the 2022/2023 session amounts to €2,060, €1,517 for part-time students. A student qualifies for the University tuition fee if they didn’t meet the requirements for the statutory tuition fee. A student qualifies for university tuition fee I if the following applies to him/her, recognized as a student refugee by the UAF, or recognized by their faculty as a participant of the Erasmus Mundus degree program. University tuition fee I full-time fee falls into the range of €2,006 and €2,060 for part-time students. A student who does not qualify for the statutory tuition fee or the University tuition fee I must pay the higher University tuition fee II, this higher university tuition fee II is determined by the selected bachelor’s degree and master’s degree program.

University of Groningen Schorlaships Opportunities

The University of Groningen offers scholarship grants to students who want to be part of the University community. The grants are awarded only to students enrolling into the BA and BSc liberal arts and sciences for every academic year. The scholarship grant is awarded on the basis of academic merit, social engagement, and financial need. The University of Groningen scholarship award is divided into two, the USP scholarship for Non-EU students and the stepping stone scholarship for non-EU and EU students. The USP scholarship grant which is meant only for non-EU students is €12,000 while the stepping stone scholarship grant is €4,000. The application deadline for the USP scholarship is February 1st, 2022 while that of the stepping stone is April 1, 2022. When applying for a scholarship, an applicant is to write a maximum 500-word motivation letter detailing why they need a scholarship and an assessment and providing proof of the financial need for funding. Detailed methods of application for the scholarship grants can be found on the school website.

University of Groningen International Students

The University of Groningen offers programme for students coming in from other countries who want to run a programme in the University. For admission into the University, international students also have to go through the same requirements process already discussed above. However, tuition for international students at the University of Groningen is €8,200, different from the tuition paid by those of Dutch nationality who pay statutory tuition fees and university tuition fees I and II. UNIVERSITY OF GRONIGEN WEBSITE