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About RUG
University of Groningen (RUG) — public non-profit university. It is located in Groningen, Netherlands. RUG was founded in 1614, which makes it one of the oldest institutions in the country. RUG is a part of European University Association (EUA), Coimbra Group.
It is one of the best institutions in the world. In QS World University Rankings 2023, it is among top-150.
At RUG, you can get a bachelor and master degree in different fields of study.
Place in ratings
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2023 |
---|---|
Life Sciences & Medicine | 74 |
Anatomy & Physiology | 83 |
Social Sciences & Management | 130 |
Arts & Humanities | 134 |
Natural Sciences | 142 |
Accounting & Finance | 190 |
Engineering & Technology | 329 |

RUG tuition fees
At RUG, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at RUG for local citizens starts from 1,160 USD per year. For international students, the cost of study differs — from 6,417 USD. Thanks to financial support programs, students have the opportunity to fully or partially cover the cost of education. On the official website of the university, you can find all the up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
In addition to the cost of education, it is necessary to pay attention to additional costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
Study programs at RUG
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Life Science and Technology
Economics & Business Management
Econometrics and Operations Research
Global Responsibility and Leadership
Industrial Engineering and Management
International Business
Mathematics
Law
International and European Law
Engineering & Technology
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Industrial Engineering and Management
Life Science and Technology
Medicine
Biomedical Engineering
Medicine
Pharmacy
Humanities
Artificial Intelligence
English Language and Culture
European Languages and Cultures
History
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Computer Science & IT
Artificial Intelligence
Computing Science
Data Science and Society
Arts & Humanities
Art History
Arts, Culture and Media
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Applied Physics
Astronomy
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Social Sciences & Management
American Studies
Arts, Culture and Media
Econometrics and Operations Research
Economics and Business Economics
English Language and Culture
Other
Biology
Communication and Information Studies
Human Geography and Planning
Media Studies
Psychology
Journalism & Media
Journalism
Media Creation and Innovation
Social Media and Society
Writing, Editing and Mediating
Agriculture & Forestry
Marine Biology
Law
Energy and Climate Law
Euroculture
European Economic Law
European Law in a Global Context
Global Criminal Law
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports
Human Movement Sciences
Sport Sciences
Sustainable Tourism and Society
Tourism Geography and Planning
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
China and the World Economy
Climate Adaptation Governance
Demography and Social Inequality
Development Planning and Infrastructure Management
Ecology and Evolution
Applied Sciences & Professions
Clinical Forensic Psychology and Victimology
Real Estate Studies
Youth 0-21 Society and Policy
Computer Science & IT
Artificial Intelligence
Computational Cognitive Science
Computer-mediated Communication
Computing Science
Datafication and Digital Literacy
Medicine
Biomedical Sciences
Business Administration - Health
Clinical and Psychosocial Epidemiology
Human Movement Sciences
Medical Pharmaceutical Sciences
Arts & Humanities
Art History
Arts and Culture
Arts and Culture (research)
Arts, Cognition and Criticism
Arts, Policy and Cultural Entrepreneurship
Engineering & Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Energy and Climate Law
Energy and Environmental Sciences
Education & Training
Applied Linguistics
Communication and Education
Deafblindness
Ethics of Education - Philosophy, History and Law
Learning in Interaction
Humanities
Ancient History
Applied Linguistics
Arts, Media and Literary Studies
Classical, Medieval and Early Modern Studies
Classics
Social Sciences & Management
American Studies
Applied Cognitive Neuroscience
Applied Social Psychology
Archaeology
Arts, Cognition and Criticism
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Accountancy and Controlling
Applied Mathematics
Applied Physics
Astronomy
Behavioural and Cognitive Neurosciences
Economics & Business Management
Accountancy and Controlling
Advanced International Business Management and Marketing
Business Administration
Business Administration - Health
Change Management
Other
Educational Sciences
European Integration
International Relations
Linguistics (research)
Religion, Health and Wellbeing

Bachelor degree at RUG
Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS or TOEFL exam. The minimum TOEFL score is 80. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.
Master's degree at RUG
In order to enroll at RUG for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 80. IELTS — 6.5 or higher.
RUG campus
The campus of the educational institution is located in Groningen. This opens up all the delights of life in a big city for students: a rich infrastructure, a large selection of entertainment, convenient transport, as well as more opportunities for internships or part-time jobs. However, for some students, such an abundance of opportunities can be distracting. University students have access to the library. It contains a collection of scientific papers, textbooks and fiction. Not only locals study at RUG, but also students from other countries. This is a unique opportunity to get in touch with the culture of other countries, meet representatives of different nationalities and make friends around the world.

What to do after graduation
After graduation from the university, students can stay in the country for 1 year. To do this, you need to extend your student visa or apply for a job seeker visa. RUG graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. We talk about other options for immigration in our article.
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