University Overview
Founded in 1614, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (University of Groningen) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Groningen (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Leeuwarden. Officially recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science of the Netherlands), Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (RUG) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Dutch higher education institution. Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (RUG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 411-year-old Dutch higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. RUG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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| Name | Rijksuniversiteit Groningen |
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| Name (English) | University of Groningen |
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| Acronym | RUG |
| Founded | 1614 |
| Motto | Verbum domini lucerna pedibus nostris The word of the Lord is a light for our feet |
| Colours | Red |
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University Location
| Address | Broerstraat 5 Groningen 9712 CP Groningen Netherlands |
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(50) 363 5420 |
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(50) 363 7100 |
| Other locations | Leeuwarden |
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