About the University of Groningen

In line with its rich academic tradition, the University of Groningen enjoys an international reputation as a leading research university. Its wide range of degree programmes covers the Bachelor, Master, and PhD levels. Research and knowledge, combined with an interdisciplinary approach form the basis of its programmes, taught by passionate scholars. The university is utilizing its academic heritage to generate innovation, with the help of cutting-edge facilities. The degrees awarded are all internationally acknowledged. For more information on the University of Groningen, see the university pages about the university.

Figures (2008) 

• 26,500 students
• 5,500 first year students
• 4,691 fte staff
• 364 fte professors
• 1,500 PhD students
• 60 Bachelor's programmes, 115 Master's programmes
• 75 English-taught Master's programmes, of which 10 Double Degree programmes
• 8 English-taught Bachelor's programmes
• 16 Research Masters
• 9 faculties, 9 Graduate Schools
• turnover: 550 million