Quick Summary
Situated in Groningen, Netherlands, University of Groningen is a public research university established in 1614. Ranked #99 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 36400 students including 27% from outside Netherlands. Known for strengths in Psychology, Dentistry, Business & Economics, it maintains an acceptance rate of 45%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
A top 100 university globally located in the Netherlands' best student city, offering high-quality English-taught programs and a strong research focus.
Subject Strengths
PsychologyDentistryBusiness & EconomicsEcologyPhysics and AstronomyChemistry
Founded1614
TypePublic Research University
Total Students36400
Intl Students27%
Faculty Ratio22
CampusCity Campus
Campus SizeNot Available
Affiliated HospitalsUniversity Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)
AccreditationNVAO (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#99
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#79
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#76
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor of Science,Bachelor of Arts,Master of Science,Master of Arts,LLM,PhD
Programs
Graduate School of Science and Engineering,Graduate School of Medical Sciences,Graduate School of Philosophy,Graduate School of Law
PhD Programs
MOOCs via FutureLearn,Limited blended learning options
Online Programs
Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials,Bernoulli Institute for Mathematics, Computer Science and AI,Energy Academy Europe
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
NVAO (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate45%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL92
Min GPA3
GRERequired for specific Master's programs
GMAT600 (Required for specific Business programs)
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · April 1 (Non-EU), May 1 (EU)
SPRINGApplication Deadline · February 1 (Limited programs)
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Ensure diploma equivalency to Dutch VWO level. For Numerus Fixus programs, apply before January 15th and prepare for selection tests.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Euro
UG Tuition
€11,500/yr
per year · EUR
Living Cost
€12,000/yr
per year · EUR
PG Tuition
€17,000/yr
per year · EUR
Application Fee
$108
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
€26,100/yr
tuition + living + essentials · EUR
Scholarships AvailableHolland Scholarship,Eric Bleumink Fund,Orange Tulip Scholarship
Avg Scholarship$7,500
Financial AidDUO (for EU students)
Work-StudyAvailable (with restrictions for non-EU students)
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor of Science,Bachelor of Arts,Master of Science,Master of Arts,LLM,PhD programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| International Business | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Psychology | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Artificial Intelligence | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Biomedical Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Econometrics | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$52,000
Average Salary After Graduation
91%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrongly integrated in most professional master's tracks
Industry Connections
PhilipsAkzoNobelGasTerraGoogle (Eemshaven)
Notable Alumni
Ben Feringa (Nobel Laureate in Chemistry),Frits Zernike (Nobel Laureate in Physics),Aletta Jacobs,Wim Duisenberg
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
No (University assisted via SSH/external partners)
Sports Facilities
ACLO Student Sport Centre
Student Clubs
Vindicat atque Polit,Albertus Magnus,ESN Groningen
Library Resources
University Library (UB) City Centre,Zernike Library,UMCG Medical Library
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+,Coimbra Group,Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities
Summer Programs
Groningen Summer Schools