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Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

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Overview

Founded in 1614, the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (University of Groningen) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Groningen (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Leeuwarden. Officially recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science of the Netherlands), Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (RUG) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Dutch higher education institution. Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (RUG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 410-year-old Dutch higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. RUG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's Control Typepublic

Entity

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Groningen
Acronym RUG
Founded 1614
Motto Verbum domini lucerna pedibus nostris
The word of the Lord is a light for our feet
Colours Red
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University Location

Address Broerstraat 5
Groningen
9712 CP Groningen
Netherlands
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen Phone Number +31 (50) 363 5420
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen Fax Number +31 (50) 363 7100
Other locations Leeuwarden

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Rijksuniversiteit Groningen.

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
International
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's admission information.

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Rijksuniversiteit Groningen a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of Groningen has more than 8400 international students.

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's Admission Office Admission Office

Broerstraat 5
Groningen 9712 CP
(50) 3635420


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Rijksuniversiteit Groningen.

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen has an enrollment range of 30,000-34,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's Control Type Control Type

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen is a public higher education institution.


Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's Entity Type Entity Type

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen is a non-profit higher education institution.


Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's main facilities:


Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's Library


Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.


Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's main services:


Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1614


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Coimbra Group

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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