Why choose University of Groningen?

Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen combines centuries of academic experience with research and education across a wide range of disciplines. Here, you can explore your chosen subject, learn how researchers investigate complex questions and develop your own way of thinking.

Learn from research

At the University of Groningen, research helps shape education. Researchers investigate questions that matter to science and society, from health and energy to culture, technology and sustainability.

Depending on your degree programme, you may explore current research, work with research methods or investigate a question of your own. You will learn how knowledge is developed, tested and challenged.

Connect ideas across disciplines

Many of today's challenges involve several fields of knowledge. Understanding climate change, for example, involves science, economics, politics and human behaviour.

The University of Groningen brings together expertise in the humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, economics and natural sciences. This broad academic environment offers different perspectives on the issues you encounter during your studies and the research taking place around you.

Develop your own perspective

At university, you will encounter ideas and arguments that may challenge what you already know. You will learn to assess information, weigh up different viewpoints and support your conclusions with evidence.

These skills develop throughout your degree, as you engage with your subject, discuss questions and learn to work independently. They can help you approach unfamiliar problems and make informed decisions, during your studies and afterwards.

Be part of an academic tradition

The University of Groningen has been a place of teaching and research since 1614. Its academic history includes Nobel Prize winners such as physicist Frits Zernike and chemist Ben Feringa.

Today, researchers and students continue to contribute to new discoveries and ideas across a wide range of fields. As a student, you become part of this academic community and have the opportunity to develop your own knowledge and perspective.

Find your degree programme

Explore the University's Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes to discover which subjects you could study and where your interests might take you.

Explore our Bachelor's and Master's programmes.

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