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University of Groningen
Study at the University of Groningen: 400 years of passion and performance!
Founded in 1614 the University of Groningen is one of the oldest universities in Europe and enjoys an international reputation as one of the leading research universities in Europe. It is a university with a modern, student-oriented vision on education and a wide range of high-quality degree programmes that covers the Bachelor, Master and PhD levels. Utilizing its heritage to generate innovation the University of Groningen combines research and knowledge with an interdisciplinary approach.
The dominant principle at the university is
permanent and systematic quality improvement, both in education and research and the school's degrees have all been accredited by the Dutch Government as well as being internationally acknowledged.
All students are offered balanced educational packages in diverse subject areas and the university also provide space for the personal ambitions and qualities of students. As a student at the University of Goningen you can make use of the top class computer facilities, high-speed access to e-mail and internet as well as an online student support system.
The University of Groningens have libraries that contains more than three million titles, over 15,000 periodicals and an online electronic library as well as a Language Centre that offers courses in many languages at various levels. The school's very own sports centre is open 7 days a week, offering a large selection of both indoor and outdoor activities and the student societies are there for students to socialise and meet likeminded people. For creative minds there is the cultural centre's theatre, exhibitions and various courses providing high quality entertainment and training options.
Facts & Figures of the University of Groningen:
- 28,000 students
- 3,500 international students
- 4,691 fte staff
- 364 fte professors
- 1,500 PhD students (over 50% international)
- 60 Bachelor's programmes, 115 Master's programmes
- 83 English-taught Master's programmes, of which 15 Double Degree programmes
- 8 English-taught Bachelor's programmes
- 15 Double degree programmes
- 8 Erasmus Mundus programmes (double/joint degrees)
- 16 Research Masters
- 9 faculties, 9 Graduate Schools
Most recommended university in the Netherlands by international students! (source: International Student Barometer 2010)
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Description of Groningen and accommodation
As the economic and cultural capital of the region, the city of Groningen (home to the University of Groningen) enjoys the reputation of being a ’true’ student city, half the population is under 35, while retaining a safe community character.
In most cases you will be housed in one of the International Student Houses that are spread throughout the city of Groningen. You will live with other international students and you’ll quickly feel at home in the relaxed atmosphere of these houses. Request information - obligation free
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University of Groningen
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Broerstraat 5
9712 GL Groningen The Netherlands 
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Phone no: +31-50-363 8181 
www.rug.nl
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