University of Groningen

Utrecht University and Groningen University are both the oldest and most prestigious universities in the Netherlands. Both are public universities and offer highly-ranked and top-rated programs. Below we have given the QS World University Rankings 2025 to compare between the two universities. 

Furthermore, the decision to choose in any of the university is based on students' choice eventually. The acceptance rate of UU is around 22%, whereas, the University of Groningen acceptance rate is around 50%. 

International students applying for the University of Groningen are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of EUR 100. This applicaiton fee is for all non-Dutch students applying for any course at the University of Groningen. Also, international students applying for more than one programme are not requried to pay any additional application fees. You are required to pay EUR 100 as an application fee just once for any number of applications at the University of Groningen. 

Groningen Uni offers 100% English-taught degree programs and offering more than 185+ highly-ranked and top-rated programs. Groningen Uni is home to 33,000 students. Out of which 9,000 are international students. 

International students applying for courses taught in English at University of Groningen are required to show their proficiency in English language. But native English speakers are given exemption. The minimum English language requirements for international students are: