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History

The University of Groningen has a rich academic tradition dating back to 1614. From this tradition arose the first female student and the first female lecturer in the Netherlands, the first Dutch astronaut and the first president of the European Central Bank. 

Education

The University of Groningen provides top-quality educational programmes. We offer a wide variety of interesting, highly regarded degree programmes that rank well both nationally and internationally. 

  • Bachelor's degree programmes
  • Master's degree programmes
  • PhD Programmes
  • Exchange programmes
  • Summer/Winter Schools

Research

The University of Groningen is among the European top in the field of academic research. We are successful because we apply fundamental academic research in an innovative way when dealing with social and individual problems. 

Career

Studying is about more than just gaining a degree certificate. It is also about preparing for a successful career, and Career Services is here to help students of the University of Groningen do this. Career Services helps students to make well-informed choices and gives them the opportunity to realize those choices. We do this by offering workshops and training courses, and by providing help with writing a CV and letter of application. Y

University of Groningen Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to University of Groningen. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

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Carlos Quijano Graduate Scholarship
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University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
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Various benefits
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Yoshida Scholarship
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University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
100000 USD
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Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Kristjan Jaak Scholarship: Short study visits
Merit-based

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University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
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Grant
Various benefits
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FUNIBER Training Scholarship
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University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
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World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
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AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Carlos Quijano Graduate Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Yoshida Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
100000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarships
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Kristjan Jaak Scholarship: Short study visits
Merit-based

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University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
FUNIBER Training Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Carlos Quijano Graduate Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Yoshida Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
100000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarships
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Kristjan Jaak Scholarship: Short study visits
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
FUNIBER Training Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Carlos Quijano Graduate Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Yoshida Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
100000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarships
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Kristjan Jaak Scholarship: Short study visits
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
FUNIBER Training Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Carlos Quijano Graduate Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Yoshida Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
100000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarships
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Kristjan Jaak Scholarship: Short study visits
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
FUNIBER Training Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Carlos Quijano Graduate Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Yoshida Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
100000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarships
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Kristjan Jaak Scholarship: Short study visits
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
FUNIBER Training Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Voice Talent Online
Location not available

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University Ranking

Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2024
69 7
2023
76 -10
2022
66
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2025
80 -1
2024
79 -4
2023
75
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
159 -20
2024
139 6
2023
145
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2025
-
2024
76 12
2023
88
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world.

Student services

The Student Service Centre is the University’s expertise centre for student guidance and supervision. Student counsellors, student psychologists and trainers talk to and advise students with complex personal problems, coach them and provide short-term counselling, training courses and workshops aimed at enhancing academic skills and personal development. 

Housing services

Groningen is a lively student-city with around 50,000 (international) students. It’s no wonder then that the city’s slogan is “Nothing tops Groningen” (in Dutch: “Er gaat niets boven Groningen”). The high student population in Groningen brings the average age of the town down to 36; this makes Groningen the youngest city in the Netherlands. With one in four people being a student, there are a lot of festivals and events in the city such as the ESN introduction week geared towards students and our bars have no official closing times.

Library services

As part of the library facilities, the university offers access to more than 80,000 e-journals, one million ebooks, three million printed books, and 5,000 magazines. The university houses three different libraries, the University Library (UB) in the city centre, the Zernike library, and the central medical library. 

ICT services

  • Online workspace
  • Wireless Internet
  • Printing Facilities

Medical services

The Health, Safety & Sustainability (AMD) employs a variety of experts in the fields of work and organization, sick leave, staff welfare, occupational health and hygiene, ergonomics, the environment, occupational safety and radiation safety.

Campus life

In Groningen, you’ll see students everywhere: studying in the pretty Noorderplantsoen park, working various part-time jobs and partying the night away. And, because it’s relatively affordable here, students live across the city, making all of Groningen your campus. Groningen is also a safe and green city to live in, with the quiet countryside only a short bike-ride away.

Sports facilities

The ACLO sports centre is founded in 1945 and is the biggest student sports organization of the Netherlands. Here, 19,000 students from the University of Groningen and the Hanze University Groningen can enjoy sport 15 hours a day, almost every day of the year. The ACLO is a place where you can join a wide variety of sports in a fun setting. 

Student clubs

Student life is about so much more than just preparing you for a lifetime of achievement. During your time in Groningen, you’ll get to experience everything the city has to offer, from a vibrant art and music scene to a unique, student-inspired nightlife.

Accreditation and assessment:

  • NVAO
  • QANU
  • AACSB

Groningen, Province of Groningen, Netherlands

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