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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.
The university was highly rated by the QS International Ranking of the best universities, and is in 159 place in the world. The university is highly rated by the independent university ranking THE. It is in the top-80.
At RUG, you can get a bachelor, master and doctorate degree in different fields of study.
| Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
|---|---|
| Anatomy & Physiology | 51-100 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 91 |
| Arts & Humanities | 121 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 133 |
| Natural Sciences | 140 |
| Accounting & Finance | 151-200 |
| Engineering & Technology | 305 |

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 1,225 USD per year. For international students, the cost of study differs — from 6,778 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.

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.
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.
If you decide to pursue a career in science and enroll in a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — TOEFL. TOEFL — 92.
The campus of RUG is urban. This means that students study closely to the sights and the entire recreational infrastructure of the city. This type of campus gives students more options for internships and part-time jobs. The university has a library, in the collection of which you will find not only textbooks and scientific works, but also works of the classics, modern literature and much more. Thanks to international exchange programs at RUG, students can communicate with representatives of different countries and nationalities and thus expand their own horizons. And, the university contributes to this by regularly holding joint events for local and foreign students.

To stay in the country for another year after graduation, you need to renew your student visa or apply for a job seeker visa. Graduates of RUG are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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