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University of Groningen

Groningen

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Netherlands
Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen is renowned as the oldest university in the Netherlands. It is widely known for its active student community and outstanding study programmes across a wide variety of disciplines. The university provides international students a unique experience of Dutch culture, demonstrating a high degree of diversity within its student body compared to other regional universities.

Overall Score: 

54.14

We grade on a curve: 

60% and up = A
50 to 60% = B
40-50% = C

University of Groningen for International Students

Example Tuition for 1 Year ($)

10189

Total Years to Degree

3

Total Tuition Cost ($)

30567

Location

Groningen is a vibrant and energetic city of approximately 200,000 people located in the north of Holland. It offers all the convenience of a major city, while also boasting an international airport and excellent public transport connections. Whilst in Groningen you can experience the culture and natural beauty of the Netherlands, visiting popular attractions such as Martiniplein, an attractive public square as the heart of the city.

Overall Scores

Academics

60.62

Happiness

80.9

Costs

20.9

Overall Grade

54.14

1. Academics

Rank:

75

This is the university’s academic ranking among the world’s universities with at least one English-taught program and a student body with 6% or more international students.

Teacher/Student Ratio:

24.4

This is how many faculty you’ll find for every student (less is better). 

Number of English Taught Programs:

28

This is the number of English-taught undergraduate degree programs you can take. 

Total Academic Score:

60.62

If academics was an exam, how would this university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

2. Happiness

National Happiness Score:

98.2

This is the university’s home country’s happiness scale, from 1 to 100. You’ll enjoy high freedom and healthy, generous neighbors with high trust in their government.

Percent International:

28

How many students come from abroad? This number might mean robust student support for international students.

National English Proficiency:

70.27

From 1 to 100, how many of your neighbors speak English? How easy will it be to find services in English, like banking or medical care, while you’re abroad? 

Total Happiness Score:

80.9

If happiness was an exam, how would the university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

3. Costs

Cost of Living Percentile:

11.6

How much does it cost to live in this country? On a scale of 0 to 100, countries that score highest have the lowest cost of living. 

Rent Index Percentile:

10.1

Rent is one of the biggest expenses for students in university abroad. How does this country stack up? Higher scores indicate a happier wallet.

Total Tuition: $

30567

We converted the local currency for the international tuition fees into US dollars (USD). We used the lowest-cost degree.

Total Cost Score:

20.9

If costs were a grade on a test, how would this university do? Here’s their score, on a percentile scale from 0 to 100.

4. Overall Score:

54.14

We grade on a curve: 60% and up = A
50 to 60% = B
40-50% = C

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