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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. The dominant principle at the university is permanent and systematic quality improvement, both in education and research. All students are offered educational packages in diverse subject areas that give students degrees from Bachelor to PhD degrees.
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As a student at the University of Groningen, 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 Groningen’s libraries contain more than three million titles, over 15,000 periodicals, an online electronic library, and a Language Centre that offers language courses at various levels.
For creative or athletic students, Grongingen’s 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.
University of Groningen Facts & Figures
- 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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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. Contact information for University of Groningen
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