Why Groningen?
- Top-quality teaching
- Pioneering research
- Vibrant student city
About the University
Innovative, research-driven and rooted in the number-one knowledge hub of the Northern Netherlands, the University of Groningen is an internationally oriented university with 30,000 students. Quality has been our top priority for over four hundred years, and with great success: the University is currently in or around the top 100 in several influential ranking lists.
News
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July 11, 2016Two young researchers to top institutes abroad on Rubicon grants
Two recent PhD graduates from the University of Groningen will be able to conduct research at top institutes abroad for two years thanks to the Rubicon programme organized by the...
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July 11, 2016Groningen economists predict Rio medal table: 8 Olympic golds for the Netherlands
The Dutch Olympic team will win 8 gold medals in Rio de Janeiro. At the Olympic Games this summer, the Dutch team will win 24 medals: 8 gold, 9 silver, and 7 bronze. That is the...
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July 05, 2016Young Academy Groningen launched
On Monday July 4th was the official launch of the Young Academy of Groningen. The Young Academy of Groningen are a group of enthusiastic top young researchers who, in addition to...
In Focus
Prof. Gijsbert Vonk
Vonk, Professor of social security law, has been nominated for the Huibregtsen Prize 2016.
