The University of Amsterdam is a public research university located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The University of Groningen is a public research university of more than 30,000 students in the city of Groningen in the Netherlands.
| University of Amsterdam | University of Groningen | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 6.3 Out of 10 | 5.7 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 53 QS World University 2024 # 61 Times Higher Education 2024 # 38 US News 2023 | # 79 Times Higher Education 2024 # 139 QS World University 2024 # 75 Times Higher Education 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 187 for Engineering by QS World University 2023 # 44 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 20 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 126 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 72 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 60 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -11 PG Programs -103 | UG Programs -22 PG Programs -67 |
| Acceptance Rate | 4.0 % | 50.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-650 IELTS-7 TOEFL-92 | - |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 13200 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 19272 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 925 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 9316.59 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 16588.08 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 900 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | The University of Amsterdam has a team for career and employability that has won an award for their dedication to supporting the student throughout the process of placement. The university hosts fairs and events to provide students with a job. The students in the final year gain more work experience and are also placed in research institutions, museums, or private conservation studios. Degree Average Salary Master (Other) $101,000 Executive Masters $89,000 LLM $84,000 Executive MBA $79,000 Doctorate $77,000 Masters in Finance $75,000 | The programs and their average salary is as follows: Master in science: $44,000 Doctorate: $67,000 Master (other): $76,000 Master in finance: $120,000 |
| application requirements | Submit official transcripts of all previous education Submit English language proficiency test scores Submit resume | Submit official transcripts of all previous education Submit references Submit motivation letter Submit English language proficiency test scores |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Amsterdam Business School | NA |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.8/10 Read 2 reviews | 7.5/10 Read 5 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Amsterdam | University of Groningen |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1632 | 1614 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 24:1 |
| Male:Female | 43% Male, 57% Female | 48% Male, 52% Female |
| Location Facts | The University of Amsterdam has always been housed in old and new buildings scattered throughout the capital. The university lies within the largest megalopolis in the Netherlands, the Randstad. The campuses are scattered across city center, science center, academic medical center and Roeterseiland campus. | The various faculties are housed around the city. Most of the faculties- including the faculties of Law, Arts and Philosophy are located in and around the city center. The university's original building, which acts as the main administrative building, lies exactly in the center of the city at the Broerstraat. The faculty of medical sciences is located close by at the University Medical Center Groningen(UMCG). The Faculties of Economics and Business, Spatial Sciences, and Science and Engineering are housed in the northern outskirts of the city, at the Zernike Campus. |
| Library | The university has libraries across its different campuses. The libraries provide various services to the students like study rooms, journals, e-books, databases etc. It normally houses around 750,000 items owned by the libraries of all the UVA schools, including Law, Health Sciences, and Darden. | The university has libraries in three locations: the main one at the city center, one in the Duisenberg building in Zernike Campus, and one in the faculty of medicine, that includes a vast array of books and online material for students. The library at the city center also has a Starbucks on its premises. |
| Campus Life | The University of Amsterdam is a modern university with a rich history, providing a high-quality education in inspiring surroundings. The University is a world-class centre for research and teaching, and is committed to helping students think in an original, independent and academic way. The University is conveniently located in the heart of Amsterdam, overlooking the famous canals. Surrounded by history and culture, and within a short walk of the shops and restaurants in the city centre, the University of Amsterdam is the perfect base to enrich your student experience. The University of Amsterdam has many student associations catering to a variety of student needs including social clubs, career and study societies and cultural and sporting societies. ISN is an organisation run by Dutch students for international students studying in Amsterdam. Their goal is to optimize the social-cultural integration of international students into Dutch society. They organize weekly activities for students, provide information on housing and work, run a coaching and mentoring system and publish a magazine all about (student) life in Amsterdam. | Student life is about so much more than just preparing you for a lifetime of achievement. During your time in Groningen, you’ll get to experience everything the city has to offer, from a vibrant art and music scene to a unique, student-inspired nightlife.Develop your artistic side or cater to your cultural interests by becoming a member of the USVA, which hosts student film festivals and other cultural events and offers courses in performing arts and musical performances. If staying fit and active is a priority for you, joining ACLO is a must - it’s only Euro 60 a year. With access to 49 sports clubs, offering up to 100 disciplines, ACLO is the biggest student sports association in the Netherlands. As a new student coming to Groningen you should also take part in the KEI- or ESN-weeks. At these student-run introduction weeks, you will get the chance to meet new people and see everything the city has to offer, including the best places to hang out. |
| Hostel | #Accommodation rent per month - $925 | #Housing rent/month - $650 |
| Famous Alumni | Khadija Arib (Dutch politician), Pim Fortuyn (businessman, author), Jesse Klaver (politician), Thierry Baudet (politician) | Annemarie, Duchess of Parma, journalist, consultant, and member of the Dutch royal family |
| City Life | Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, is situated in the heart of Europe. It is a real cosmopolitan capital and one of Europe's most beautiful, with an enormous number of attractions. Students have voted Amsterdam the 5th best city in the world to live in. It is also one of the safest capital cities in Europe. The city has around 850,000 inhabitants and is voted as the 11th best city to live in. There are around 50 world famous galleries and 16,000 performances per year. Bicycle is the most popular form of transportation. Amsterdam has more than 30 parks and public gardens. Various festivals are held across the city over the year. | Groningen is home to a number of world-class festivals? Artists from all over the world regularly visit the city to play at events such as Eurosonic, Noorderzon, Kingsland and Kadepop, amongst others. With over 400 street art installations and a number of internationally renowned museums, Groningen is an artsy city. But as the quintessential Dutch student town, Groningen also offers an unparalleled nightlife, with over 150 bars and entertainment venues attracting people from far and wide. One of the things that make the nightlife so unique is that unlike other Dutch cities, Groningen does not have regulated closing times, which means you can party all night long. Free entrance is standard and student discounts common, making the city the perfect place for those on a student budget. Groningen makes an ideal base from which to launch your travel adventures. For open space and fresh air, you can go and explore the seaside or one of the Dutch islands - located just 40 km from the city centre. Most of the Netherlands and several large German cities such as Hamburg, Bremen and Dortmund are reachable by train, car or bus in just a few hours. With Amsterdam just a 2-hour train ride away, there’s no excuse to miss out on happenings such as Amsterdam Dance Event, Gay Pride or King’s Day. Plan your weekend getaways to Belgium, France or Denmark - all of which are mere hours away by train, car, ferry or bus. Moreover, Groningen-Eelde airport serves as a regional hub for international flights, which means that you can fly all over Europe from Groningen. |
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