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Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

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University Overview

Founded in 1614, the 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 (Buydiploma 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 Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 410-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 aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

Name:Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
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
Tel:+31 (50) 363 5420
Fax: +31 (50) 363 7100
Other locations:Leeuwarden

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Rijksuniversiteit Groningen's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1614


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Coimbra Group