University of Groningen
Full Name of University
Rijksunversiteit Groningen
Location
Groningen, The Netherlands
Overview
The University of Groningen is a thriving international research university where teaching and research are integrally connected. At the same time the University of Groningen is firmly rooted in the north of the Netherlands.
While we are passionate about the quality of education, as the essential role of a university, the quality of research sets our university apart from others. As a research university our real value not only lies in the proliferation of existing knowledge, but also in the freedom and support that researchers and students are given to develop new knowledge.
Guiding principle
The University of Groningen defends the academic freedom of its staff and students as set out by UNESCO (1997): ‘Higher-education teaching personnel are entitled to themaintaining of academic freedom, that is to say, the right, without constriction by prescribed doctrine, to freedom of teaching and discussion, freedom in carrying out research anddisseminating and publishing the results thereof, freedom to express freely their opinion about the institution or system
in which they work, freedom from institutional censorship and freedom to participate in professional or representative academic bodies.’ As co-signatory to the Magna ChartaUniversitatum (1988), the University of Groningensupports academic autonomy and independence andadheres to the codes of practice of the Royal NetherlandsAcademy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) and the NetherlandsOrganisation for Scientific Research (NWO).
Multifaceted environment
Knowledge expansion and innovation will always flourish in an interdisciplinary and international environment. The University of Groningen offers a multifaceted environment in which students and staff from throughout the world meet to exchange ideas and views and are encouraged to look beyond the confines of their own subject, discipline or field. The University of Groningen thus educates its students to become emancipated citizens of the modern world, academically-minded and independent, actively engaged in society and prepared to shoulder responsibility anywhere in the world.
Breadth and depth
The University of Groningen is a broadly based university.It offers a wide variety of modules and degree programmesin the Bachelor’s phase, with the University’s research interwoven with the teaching and focused on real issues concerning society. The Master’s degree programmes and Graduate School PhDdegree programmes lend depth to the education provided at Groningen. With regard to research, the University prefers specialization in primary research fields. Crucially important are the individual strengths of researchers, the existing portfolio of the University, innovation in science and a focus on the needs of society.
Opportunities
At the University of Groningen there is room for all those who desire to achieve their utmost. Our ambition is to join the highest echelons in the world of education, and serving society is our essential focus. The University’s solid grounding in an awareness of issues concerning society is demonstrated in various ways: the innovative nature of the research, the high levels of achievement in sport and cultural activities, in the level of engagement in public debate, and through stimulating entrepreneurship in the city of Groningen and its environs. The University of Groningen is proud to be a public institution that offers opportunities to all and is fully accountable to the society it supports.
Performance
The University trains the future leaders of society and this great responsibility carries attendant obligations. At the very heart of the University is the provision of a high standard of inspirational and challenging education, focused on achieving excellence in both academic and professional practice. To achieve such standards, those engaged in teaching must excel, as must their students. Academic excellence and relevance to society are key issues at all levels of teaching and research.
International Bachelor's Degree Programmes Taught in English 2011-2012
International Relations & International Organisation
International Business & Management
Econometrics and Operations Research
Medicine, Global Health Profile
International and European Law
Overview of the location
The University encourages students to enjoy an active life in the city of Groningen, considering it to be beneficial for the quality and intensity of their studies. Students can participate in a variety of sports and cultural events as well as become involved in social and political debate, all of which foster independence and are important aspects of a successful university life. The University of Groningen encourages engagement with the many student associations, societies and organizations and values their self-governance.
For further information
Please visit www.rug.nl