Which is better: The University of Amsterdam or the university of Groningen?
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1 Answer
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Groningen University and University of Amsterdam are renowned institutions offering unique and various campus cultures and academic programs. However, if we compare both, the graph is little higher for University of Amsterdam. As it’s more famous than Groningen University.
Here is the comparison highlighting the differences between the Universities:
Name of The University
Ranking
Acceptance Rate
1st Year Tuition Fee
Groningen University
139
50%
UG: INR 9 L - 17 L
PG: INR 15 L - 19 L
Radboud University
222
53%
UG: INR 15 L
PG: INR 9 L - 16 L
University of Amsterdam
53
4%
UG: INR 9 L - 14 L
PG: INR 14 L - 41 L
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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
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.

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