Established :
1614
University Type and Campus :
Public
The University of Groningen (abbreviated as UG; Dutch: Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, abbreviated as RUG) is a public research university in the city of Groningen in the Netherlands. The university was founded in 1614 and is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands as well as one of its largest. Since its inception more than 200,000 students have graduated. It is a member of the distinguished international Coimbra Group of European universities.
Quick facts
Motto: The word of the Lord is a light for our feet
Endowment: N/A
Administrative staff: 5,608 employees
Students: 30,041
Undergraduates: N/A
Postgraduates: 1,758
48 : 52
Gender ratio (in %)
International students
Students : Staff ratio