University of Groningen

The Uni of Groningen ranks among the Top 100 Universities in Times Higher Education rankings for 2026. In 2026 Times Higher rankings, this university ranks at #82 in 2026. Also, a number of international students study here. There are total 33,000 students at the University of Groningen. Out of this, 9,000 are international students.

As per the 2026 subject rankings of Groningen University, a few of the subjects are ranked in the Top 100. This includes the Psychology subject. It ranks at #41 in THE subject rankings. Other subjects that are ranked among the Top 100 are:

• Social Sciences: #51
• Business & Economics: #56
• Education: #63
• Medical and Health: #63
• Arts and Humanities: #66
• Law: #73
• Physical Sciences: #80

The Uni of Groningen QS ranking is #147 in 2026. Last year, this university was ranked at #159. This shows that this university ranks among the Top 200 Universities worldwide. Also, in 2025, Groningen Uni was ranked for various subjects such as #29 for Psychology, #57 for Pharmacy and Pharmacology, #84 for Sociology, #51-100 for Communication and Media Studies.

The University of Groningen MSc in Finance course is 12-months. Students who want to study MSc in Finance course hould have a Bachelor's degree. An English language proficiency is also required for admission to this course. IELTS (6.5) / TOEFL (90) / PTE scores (66) are accepted for admission to this courses. 

The duration of MSc in Finance course at the Groningen Uni is 12 months. The language of instruction of this course is English. This course is AACSB and EQUIS accredited. 25% are international students at the University of Groningen. While studying this course at Groningen Uni, students can engage in real-life investment games and business cases, bridging theory and practice.

University of Groningen graduates have excelled in various fields like writing, singing, physician, comedy, invention, research and many more.

• Johan Huizinga (One of the founders of modern cultural history)

• Heike Kamerlingh Onnes (Scientist)

• Prince Bernhard of Orange-Nassau-Vollenhoven (Dutch entrepreneur and a member of the Dutch royal family)

• Wim Duisenberg (Politician and Economist)

• Jan Hendrik Oort (Dutch astronomer)

• Wubbo Ockels (Astronaut)

Yes, there are Nobel Prize winners connected with the University of Groningen.

• Ben Feringa (an alumni), Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 2016 for the discovery of 'molecular machine'

• Frits Zernike (a professor), Nobel Prize for Physics in 1953 for the invention of the phase contrast microscope

• Albert Szent-Gyorgyi (an alumni), Nobel Prize for cell respiration and vitamin C in 1937

• Heike Kamerlingh Onnes, Nobel Prize for properties of matter at low temperatures in 1913

Aletta Jacobs was the first woman to get registered at the University of Groningen as a regular student on 20 April 1871. She is honoured with the title 'the Aletta Year'. To celebrate the year, the university releases interviews and articles every week focusing on the alumni.

As per unofficial sources, the University of Groningen graduates have pursued degrees in majors like Economics, Medicine, Psychology, Business Administration and Management and Business in general. The top skills they acquire are as follows:

• Research Skills

• English language

• Microsoft Office

• and Project Management

The University of Groningen graduates are currently working in industries like education, healthcare services, business development, research, operations and many more. As per unofficial sources, the top recruiters who have recruited these graduates are as follows:

• UMCG

• Amsterdam UMC

• Deloitte

• Philios and many more.