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University of Groningen

Groningen, Netherlands

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Quick facts

World rank
Unranked
Acceptance rate
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Students
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International students
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Institution type
Public
Founded
1614

Overview

The University of Groningen (UG; Dutch: Rijksuniversiteit Groningen) is a public research university established in 1614 in Groningen, Netherlands. One of the oldest and largest universities in the Netherlands, it is consistently ranked in the global top 100. The UG offers over 45 bachelor's degree programmes, more than 120 master's degree programmes, and PhD programmes through ten Faculty Graduate Schools. Teaching and research span 11 faculties covering science and engineering, medicine, law, economics, arts, social sciences, spatial sciences, philosophy, religion and culture. The university has a strong international orientation with students and researchers from over 120 nationalities. Its second campus, Campus Fryslân, is located in Leeuwarden and focuses on innovation and sustainability. Key research themes include Energy and Climate, Public Health, Sustainable Development, and Digitization and AI. Nobel Prize laureate Ben Feringa is among its prominent alumni and faculty.

Fields of study

  • Economics and Business
  • Behavioural and Social Sciences
  • Health and Life Sciences
  • History and International Relations
  • Arts, Culture and Archaeology
  • Science and Engineering
  • Law
  • Religion and Culture
  • Languages and Culture
  • Language and Communication
  • Philosophy
  • Spatial Sciences
  • Teacher Training

Accreditation: NVAO – Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders

Admissions requirements

IELTS (minimum)
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TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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GPA (minimum)
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Intakes
September, February
Application deadlines
Varies by program
Rolling admissions
No

Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.

Tuition & costs

International students

Varies by program

Domestic students

Varies by program

Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.

Programs

Programs offered by University of Groningen
ProgramLevelDurationTuitionDeadlineIntakes
Accountancy and Controlling (opens in a new tab)English · Full TimeMaster's—VariesVaries—
Advanced European Union Law (opens in a new tab)English · Full TimeMaster's—VariesVaries—
American Studies (opens in a new tab)English · Full TimeBachelor's—VariesVaries—
Applied Mathematics (opens in a new tab)English · Full TimeMaster's—VariesVaries—
Data Science and Society (opens in a new tab)EnglishBachelor's—VariesVaries—

Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.