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Rector Magnificus

Thank you for considering us for your studies.

Studying at the University of Groningen will provide
you with a truly international experience, which will
broaden your horizon.

The global outlook we will provide you with will give

you a competitive advantage in realizing your future
career plans. All this takes place in the City of Talent:
Groningen – a city where distances are small and
possibilities are endless!

We look forward to welcoming you!

- Prof. dr. Ciska Wijmenga

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Why study in
The Netherlands?
Quality
The majority of Dutch universities are
regularly ranked in the top 100 of global
university rankings.
Duration
Programmes in the Netherlands are
shorter and more intensive than a
number of other countries, with a
Bachelor’s degree usually taking three
years to complete.
Cost
Fees at a Dutch university are often
lower than those of institutions in other
leading destination countries with
fee status being decided based on
nationality, not previous country of
residence.
Accessibility
The Netherlands is now the largest
provider of English-taught study
programmes in mainland Europe with
the University of Groningen offering
the most in the country.
Safe and happy
According to the 2019 Global Peace
index, the Netherlands is one of the
safest countries in the world and is
currently in the top 5 happiest countries
in the world.
Post study work
After graduating from a degree
programme in the Netherlands,
students will be able to stay in the
Netherlands for a year and work in
any field.
Support
Throughout your time at a university in
the Netherlands, there will be a strong
support system available to help you
succeed. At the University of Groningen,
this includes mentors, study advisors
and tutors who will be available to help
and give advice on aspects relating to
student life.
Schengen
Depending on your nationality,
international students in the
Netherlands requiring a visa will be
able to move freely within the EU
to other Schengen countries without
needing a visa.
Participation
You will be taught in an academic
environment that nurtures independent
thought and engagement in an
innovative and researchrich setting.
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Our locations
GRONINGEN
Living in the city of Groningen will place you in the heart of a
historic, vibrant student city with so much on your doorstep.
A year in Groningen includes festivals in our parks, numerous
sporting activities and cafe concerts.
1 Groningen is the largest and oldest
city in the Northern Netherlands with
its own international airport.
2 The city of Groningen is the capital
of the province, which also bears the
same name.
3 Groningen is home to many festivals,
including Eurosonic (Europe’s largest
showcase festival), which launched
the career of artists including Hozier
and Bastille. Other festivals include
Noorderzon, a 10 day performing
arts festival and StuKaFest, where
student rooms are used as mini
concert halls and theatres.
4 Groningen is a city of entrepreneurs
and has the second largest number
of successful startups after
Amsterdam.
5 The cost of living for students in
Groningen is amongst the lowest in
the country.
GRONINGEN
6 The city has a top-league football
club, FC Groningen (first European
team for Luis Suarez), basketball
team (Donar) and volleyball team
(Lycurgus).
7 There are many museums in
Groningen including the University
Museum, the Science Museum
and the world famous Groninger
Museum, which has hosted David
Bowie, David LaChappelle and
Rodin exhibitions.
8 With roughly 150 km of bicycle lanes,
it’s no surprise that the city is one
of the best cycling cities in the
Netherlands and Europe. Around
60% of travel happens by bike and
there are more bikes than people
in Groningen (1.4 bikes for each
inhabitant!). It’s no wonder that
Groningen has some of the cleanest
air in the Netherlands!
9 Oosterpoort is the largest pop
music venue in the north of the
Netherlands. Underground club
Vera has hosted bands like Nirvana,
Joy Division, Pearl Jam, U2, the
White Stripes and Sonic Youth at
the start of their careers.
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LEEUWARDEN
Leeuwarden is where our Campus Fryslân is based and was the
European Capital of Culture for 2018.
1 Leeuwarden is full of terraces which
can be found near the canals that
crisscross the intimate city centre.
Around these canals you will also
find museums, restaurants, bars
and venues where you can listen to
upcoming bands or attend a range
of diverse cultural exhibitions and
events.
2 Oldehove, the Leaning Tower of
Leeuwarden, started to lean during
its construction and has had a slight
tilt ever since causing it to lean more
than the one in Pisa.
3 The city was home to the royal
family of The Netherlands who
lived at Stadhouderlijk Hof from
1584–1747.
LEEUWARDEN
4 Leeuwarden is the start and finish
of the world-famous eleven city ice
skating tour, which connects our
historic cities. With the change in
climate, the tour is rarely held on ice
but people have found other means
to navigate the route – biking,
walking, swimming, or even sailing
in a solar-powered boat .
5 MC Escher was born in the city in
1898 and is one of the most famous
Leeuwarders of all time. He was a
world renowned graphic artist and
his mysterious artwork has appeared
on the covers of many books and
albums.
6 Blokhuispoort was built as a fort in
1499 and functioned as the city’s
prison until 2008. It now fulfills the
role of being the cultural heart of
Leeuwarden.
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Study Options
The University of Groningen offers a range of study options, from
Pre-master’s to PhDs. There are also a number of opportunities
to link your UG degree to studies at partner institutions around
the world.
Pre-master’s
Pre-master’s programmes are bridging
programmes for students who want to
enter a Master’s programme, but have
certain shortfalls in their academic
background. Once you have success-
fully completed a Pre-master’s
programme (lasting a maximum of
one year), you can enrol in the
corresponding Master’s programme.
During the Pre-master’s courses you
will follow courses preparing you for a
specific Master’s degree.
Information for HBO graduates
(those currently studying at
a Dutch University of Applied
Sciences)
HBO graduates (those who have
completed their Bachelor’s degree at a
University of Applied Sciences) cannot
automatically register for a Master’s
programme at the UG. However, many
of our Master’s degree programmes
offer graduates of related HBO
programmes a special Pre-master’s
programme. The most common
transfers have standard bridging
programmes and it is worth noting that
a combination that is less usual does
not mean that there is no Pre-master’s
programme available. In some cases
a programme can be tailored to your
situation. Please contact the study
advisor of your chosen Master’s degree
to discuss your options.
More information
www.rug.nl/education/verkort
Information for applications
with a non-Dutch degree
Applicants with a non-Dutch degree
cannot apply for Pre-master’s
programmes directly and you should
first apply for the regular Master’s
programme of your choice. If your
credentials are insufficient for direct
admission into the Master’s programme,
the Admissions Office will assist you
with your registration as an internatio-
nal Pre-master’s student. Please note
that not all faculties offer Pre-masters
programmes for applicants with a
non-Dutch education.
More information
www.rug.nl/premasters
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Master’s
Master’s programmes at the UG usually
combine advanced-level tuition with
the completion of a thesis (an extended
piece of writing based on reading and
independent research on your chosen
topic) with the supervision of a member
of academic staff. You will normally be
able to choose from a number of
modules so that you can tailor your
programme to what you are interested
in. Master’s programmes in Arts and
Humanities are usually 1 year with
Science and Engineering Master’s
being 2 years. Upon completion you
will be awarded a Master of Arts (MA),
Master of Science (Msc) or a Master of
Law (LLM) qualification; depending on
your field of study.
Research Master’s/
Top Master’s
Research Master’s and Top Master’s
programmes are especially geared
towards those interested in a research
career in academia or beyond. The
additional second year in the two-year
Research or Top Master’s programmes
offers excellent preparation for a PhD
and you write a PhD proposal as part
of the programme. These programmes
are more independent and while you
will still receive support and guidance
from an expert supervisor, the focus of
your programme will be on your own
research work.
Double Degree Programmes
The University works closely with
strategic international partner univer-
sities to offer joint programmes that
enable you to study in other countries.
This means you are also able to
experience different academic
environments, cultures, and societies.
When you complete a double degree
programme, you receive an additional
certificate and in some cases a degree
from partner universities.
Erasmus Mundus Programmes
The European Commission has
awarded the prestigious Erasmus
Mundus status to five of the University
of Groningen’s Masters programmes.
Erasmus Mundus aims to enhance
quality in higher education through
scholarships and academic cooperation
between Europe and the rest of the
world. The scheme offers financial
support for institutions and scholar-
ships for individuals.
More information
www.rug.nl/erasmusmundus
PhD
A PhD requires extensive independent
study for a minimum of four year with
the completion of a thesis and an
oral examination, which together
demonstrate that your research makes
an original contribution to knowledge.
PhD candidates work autonomously
in close collaboration with at least
two academic supervisors who are
themselves active researchers in the
field.

Future career
Undertaking further study after your
Bachelor’s can be rewarding and
also help you with your future career.
Research has shown that people
with a postgraduate qualification
earn €5,600 more a year on average
(or €222,700 over a 40-year working
life) than someone only holding a
Bachelor’s degree*
* Sutton Trust, 2013
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Groundbreaking
research
The University of Groningen is home to many leading research
centres, groups and institutes, which tackle a range of global
challenges through groundbreaking research. Groningen-based
researchers collaborate with colleagues from all over the world on
a daily basis and, as a Master’s student at the UG, you will have
the opportunity to be involved in this research.

The University of Groningen’s research forms of adaptation, which are a core Brain Ageing
profile consists of the research focus aspect of any living system. The research The Brain Ageing theme involves
areas of the faculties and the selected focuses on connecting robotics and research that is aimed at understanding
three societal themes of the University: other human-designed adaptive the function of the healthy brain and
Healthy Ageing, Energy and Sustai- systems; the modelling of cognition the dysfunctions of the nervous system
nable Society. These focus areas and and neural networks; understanding with reference to neurological and
themes are interconnected and biological processes at the molecular psychiatric disorders. Its research also
complement each other, thus enabling level; energetics and metabolism; bio- emphasises translational collaboration
the University to actively undertake medical and pharmaceutical research, between lab-based and hospital-based
research that seeks to address major and understanding complex systems in researchers, integrating different levels
questions in society and ensures that relation to large data. of neuroscience research.
our findings can have immediate social
relevance. Our researchers cooperate
on a large scale with partners from
business, public organisations and the
government – both within and outside
the region. Here are some examples
of how our researchers work together
with a focus on our research themes:

Adaptive Life programme

The Adaptive Life programme aims to
integrate research into the two main
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Data Science and Systems
Complexity
Data Science and Systems Complexity
is a research cluster of 58+ prominent
senior researchers in a number of basic
disciplines (Mathematics, Astronomy,
Computer Science, Artificial
Intelligence, Systems & Control)
and scientific application domains
(Genomics, Pharmacology, Instrumen-
tation). The ambition is to combine
data science and complexity science
to solve the challenges arising when
complex systems and big data collide.
Fundamentals of the Universe
Recently launched, the Fundamentals
of the Universe hopes to connect
research across all length scales by
using linked theories. These include a
range from the Planck scale (quantum
gravity) via sub-atomic scales (particle
physics), to cosmic dimensions (cosmo-
logy and astrophysics). The research
can be grouped into Building Blocks of
the Universe’, ‘the Emergent Universe’
and ‘the Instrumentation Universe’.
Elucidating Malignant
Transformation
A further groundbreaking series of
research is entitled ‘Elucidating
Malignant Transformation’. The
programme aims to translate insights
into oncogenesis and tumour behaviour
from basic research into full prevention,
detection and treatment methods. The
researchers at the Cancer Research
Center Groningen do this by clarifying
the molecular mechanisms that deter-
mine malignant transformation, with the
ultimate goal being personalised cancer
therapy.
Religion and the Dynamics
of Culture
Religion and the Dynamics of Culture
examines how political systems and
religions interact as well as their
influence on culture and society. This
is centred around three sub-themes;
‘The Interrelation of the Abrahamic
religions in their formative phases’,
‘The former and continuing global
importance of religion’ and ‘The relation
between Christianity, philosophy and
the public domain, in the Western
world’.
Human Wellbeing &
Biomedical Materials
Human Wellbeing & Biomedical
Materials looks at the widespread use
of biomaterial implants in modern
health care. Biomaterials are used
inpost-oncological surgery, post-trauma
recovery and in healing to ameliorate
the wear caused by advanced ageing.
Centred around the Kolff Institute, the
research considers materials science,
medical product development and
clinical evaluation of both biomaterial
implants and extracorporeal support
systems.
More information
www.rug.nl/researchthemes
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Supporting you
Studying at university is exciting but it can also be demanding. At
the University of Groningen, you will have a wide support network
including mentors, study advisors and tutors who will be available
to help and advise you on various aspects of your student life.

Study advisors Career Services Student Services Centre

Each programme has one or more
study advisors who you can contact
for practical information. They play
an important role in academic career
counselling and provide confidential
guidance on the following issues:
• Analysis of your interests, talents
and ambitions (personal profile and
labour market).
• Assistance in choosing your
specialisation, optional courses,
follow on study programmes,
choosing an Honours path.
• Help in finding and choosing study
periods abroad, committee member-
ship, internships, etc.
• Improving your study method, exam
preparation, planning, thesis, etc.
• Support for personal matters.
Our Career Service offers a wide range
of services to make you more employa-
ble and to provide you with development
opportunities in preparation for the
graduate employment market. There
are a range of professionals on hand
including student counsellors, coaches
and student psychologists offering
guidance throughout your programme
to help you consider your career
options and develop the skills and
experience you will need.
If you are unable to meet the team,
there are several online resources
where you can find a variety of informa-
tion including new vacancies, careers
workshops and networking events.
We have a number of services available
to support you if you are experiencing
more complex problems such as those
related to mental health. You will have
a study advisor who will be able to
forward you on to the Student Service
Centre where study counsellors and
psychologists can help and/or advise
you on what to do next. This service is
also aimed at students with learning
difficulties (such as dyslexia, dyscal-
culia, or physical disabilities).
Immigration Service Desk
The ISD is aimed at helping students
with questions about immigration
matters, such as Dutch residence
permit extension, opening a Dutch bank
account, healthcare insurance, immi-
gration procedure, intra EU-mobility
and registration with the city hall. It is
located in the university so that you can
easily be helped when you find yourself
in a immigration-related problem.
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Advancing 
Career Services
The UG Career Services will support

your career and prepare you to shape the society

that you live in, whichever profession
you choose to enter. We help you to
develop strategies to be successful
in an increasingly challenging jobs
market and support you to think
about your future early in your
Being an employable graduate in today’s competitive job market studies – including one-to-one
is about more than just gaining a university degree. Technical sessions with a professional car-
and analytical skills are highly regarded by employers and the eers adviser; drop-in CV checks;
University of Groningen strives to equip you with: skills development workshops and
• the ability to think critically about difficult problems and to workshops tailored to your degree
express your opinion in an articulate and effective manner. programme.
• access to international networks that will broaden your horizons.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team. More information
• The ability to locate, organise and critically evaluate information www.rug.nl/careerservices
from multiple sources.

Graduating with a good degree
constitutes the first step towards
landing the right job after you graduate.
There are a number of ways that the
University of Groningen helps its
students to stand out from the crowd
and gain a competitive edge:
1 A worldwide reputation
The University of Groningen has
been consistently ranked in the top
100 universities globally.
2 Get career advice and meet
potential employers
The University’s free Career Service
offers regular workshops and training
courses on career choice, CV writing,
interview techniques and job hunting.
There are also career events throug-
hout the year that will give you the
opportunity to meet with potential
employers and learn more about a
particular career.
3 Add to your CV
Potential employers are looking for
people who are good at teamwork,
and who can organise themselves
and other people, as well as manage
their time effectively. Being involved
in one of the many sporting or
academic clubs and societies is a
good way to learn these skills.
4 Network, network, network
We have a global alumni network of
120,000 graduates as well as a group
of international alumni ambassadors
available to provide insight into “what
comes next” after graduation. Our
academics also have multiple links
and connections, providing another
source of valuable information.
5 A global skill-set
Cross-cultural understanding is
a key quality in today’s global
environment, so getting experience
abroad is invaluable. We have a large
number of exchange partners around
the world and Bachelor’s students
can spend part of their degree in a
number of institutions in countries
including Japan, Australia, the USA
and Brazil.
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Fees and Funding

The fees you pay will depend on whether you are classed a EU/EEA
or a non-EU/EEA student, which usually depends on the passport
you hold. Our tuition fee information is up to date and provides you
with an idea of what you will be paying for your programme.

Tuition fees
EU/EEA students
Tuition fees for regular degree program-
mes depend on government regulation
and are the same for Dutch, and EU
and EEA citizens (European Economic
Area: all EU countries + Norway,
Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Iceland).
All regular Master’s degree programmes
have tuition fees of €2,143 for 2020
entry.
Non-EU/EEA students
Tuition fees for regular Master’s degree
programmes will be €13,500 – €17,500
for 2020 entry.
More information
www.rug.nl/mastersfees
More information
on pre-master’s programme fees
www.rug.nl/premastersfees
Funding
The University is committed to recog-
nising excellence by offering a number
of scholarships for international
students and researchers. Besides the
scholarships allocated by the University
of Groningen, you can apply for a series
of grants awarded by the Dutch govern-
ment, the EU and (inter)national. Use
our Grantfinder tool to find the most
suitable scholarship for you:
www.rug.nl/grantfinder
The Holland Scholarship
This scholarship is financed by the
Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture
and Science and by various research
and applied sciences Dutch univer-
sities. It is meant for international
students from outside the European
Economic Area (EEA) wishing to study
in the Netherlands. If you are awarded
a scholarship, you will receive a €5,000
contribution towards your living costs
in the Netherlands in the first year of
your studies. You can only apply for the
Holland Scholarship after you receive
an admission offer from the University
of Groningen for one of the applicable
programmes. Please be aware that
not all programmes are eligible for this
scholarship, so make sure to check your
eligibility.
More information
www.rug.nl/hollandscholarship
The statutory tuition fee applies if you
are going to follow a government-
subsidised study programme, which is
not a second degree programme, and
you are a EU/EEA national.
Please note: different fees apply for
Erasmus Mundus programmes and other
Double Degree programmes.
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Living expenses
For the 2020/21 academic year, the
University estimates that living costs
are approximately €9,500 – €12,000
(excluding tuition fees) a year. These
estimates include University accommo-
dation, bills, food, books, clothes, travel,
telephone and social expenses and are
for 12 months.

LIVING EXPENSES How to pay

There are a number of ways in which
Essentials Cost per
you can pay your tuition fees and this
calendar year
information can be found on the Univer-
Study costs Study costs, textbooks, readers, printing € 650
sity website. If your fees will be paid by
Housing Rent: including energy and other costs, for
a recognised financial sponsor, such
example ISP bills. Excluding administration
as an overseas government, charity or
costs and security deposit of approximately
international business, we can invoice
one month rent € 6,000
your sponsor directly for your tuition
Food and drinks € 3,000
fees.
Travel expenses Bus, train, bike € 600
www.rug.nl/education/tuition/
Insurance Health care, third-party, fire and theft
paymentapplication-form-invoiceemployer
insurance € 1,440
Total costs € 11,690 Please note that we cannot invoice
members of your family for your fees.

How to pay:
www.rug.nl/education/tuition/payment

!
Attention!
Fees are correct at the time of
printing, but may be subject to
change and there is likely to be a
small annual fee increase in line with
inflation. Current fees can be found
here: www.rug.nl/mastersfees
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Accommodation
Useful websites
www.athomeingroningen.com
information on house-hunting and
Whether you are coming to the Netherlands for the first time or you living in Groningen as well as housing
are relocating from within the country – finding somewhere to live listings in the city.
can be daunting. You might be a little apprehensive about leaving
what you know behind, but living in shared accommodation with www.sshxl.nl
fellow students can give you a great start to university life. The new accommodation website for students
friends you make in those first few weeks will often remain friends wishing to find student housing in
throughout your time at university and beyond. Groningen

SSH: Student Housing
A place to call home
The University works with SSH XL to
provide accommodation for internati-
onal students with residences spread
throughout the city.
Great location
All accommodation is located within
10-15 minutes by bike from the
University of Groningen campuses and
the city centre.
www.kamernet.nl
accommodation website for renting a
room in a student house in Groningen
All inclusive rent
Including all utility bills, Wi-Fi, mainte- www.rug.nl/accommodationblog
nance, communal cleaning (e.g kitchen useful blog on how to find a home in
areas). Groningen
Community
Communal areas help create a sense of
community and ensure a friendly and
sociable environment. They represent a
great place to meet new friends.
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Alternative Housing Options

Next to SSH, there are also other

accommodation facilities in Groningen.

Private Housing
You can choose to find private housing,
independent from SSH or AtHomeIn-
Groningen facilities. This can be done
via a realtor or other mediums like
kamernet.nl.

AtHomeInGroningen
The website www.athomeingroningen.
com has listings available and gives
useful tips on finding accommodation
in Groningen.
Looking beyond Groningen
Nearby cities like Leeuwarden or
Assen are great alternatives for
accommodation if you can’t find
accommodation in Groningen.

SSH FAQ
How long will my contract be?
You will receive a contract for the
same period as your period of study,
so from a minimum of 1 month up
to a maximum of 12 months. Your
SSH contract will end after a year
and you will need to find alternative
accommodation outside of the SSH
accommodation.
How do I apply?
Once you receive your letter of
acceptance (provisional, conditional
or unconditional) from the university,
you can register on the sshxl.nl
website. You will be informed that
the application has been sent to the
university and we will check and
approve your application. This can
take up to two working days.
How do I pay my rent?
Rent is paid at the start of the month
by bank transfer or direct debit.
Other options are also available.
Is there a deadline for
accommodation applications?
There is no deadline. However, once
all the rooms have been reserved, it
is no longer possible to be assigned
a room. Make sure you are early with
applying for a room to ensure a spot!
How are rooms allocated?
Rooms are allocated on a first come,
first served basis with most rooms
being gone by mid-June. Please be
aware that once the rooms are gone
there is no waiting list.
How do I reserve my room?
Once you have reserved your
accommodation, you will need to pay
a down payment and this will vary
depending on the type of room and
duration of your rental period.
Costs & other information
Up-to-date information on the
various accommodations offered
by SSH on behalf of the University
is available on the SSH website at
www.sshxl.nl/en
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“The programme prepares a new generation of

mechanical engineers with key enabling
technologies”

MSc Mechanical Engineering

§13343§

Application deadline
01 May 2021
In collaboration with high-tech companies in the Netherlands, the MSc Mechanical
Engineering programme at University of Groningen is designed to prepare a new
Tuition fees
generation of mechanical engineers with key enabling technologies for tackling
EU/EEA: €2143 / year
societal challenges of the 21st century. The four programme tracks cover
Non EU/EEA: €17500 / year
the digitalization of the industry with data science, robotics, opto-mechatronics and
artificial intelligence, the design of smart devices with advanced materials, NEMS &
MEMS sensors & actuators and intelligent control systems, the building of high- Duration
precision advanced instrumentation for space mission, scientific instruments and 2 years

medical systems, and the development of smart energy systems for the energy
transition towards renewable energy with hydrogen production technology, energy- Location
efficient process technology and control of smart grid systems. Zernike campus

Situated within a comprehensive university, you can broaden your engineering

perspective through a close interaction with natural sciences and social sciences to Entry requirements
Students with a Bachelor's
tackle urgent societal challenges of sustainability, energy transition and digitalization.
degree in Mechanical
With the close proximity with world top faculty members, it prepares you both for an
Engineering, Aerospace &
international digital and high-tech career in industry, as well as, academic career in
Aeronautics Engineering are
universities.
admissible. Students from
related fields such as Applied
Physics and Mathematics might
be admissible to the
programme.
Course examples Career opportunities
This is an indication of the
TRACKS After your studies you can perform a required background
• Advanced Instrumentation wide range of career both in high-tech knowledge, the Admissions
• Smart Factories industry as well as in academia. The Board will decide whether you
• Process Design for Energy Innovation Cluster Drachten, as one can be admitted to
Systems of the close partners of ME program, has this programme. For more
• Materials for Mechanical identified that ME graduates are highly information, please visit the
Engineering on-demand across different open website below.
positions in its high-tech cluster. The
COURSES type of job ranges from technical
• Track-specific courses leadership positions to management
• Computational Mechanics positions.
• Introduction to Data Science
• Experimental Design

More information
Course titles are subject to change. Please https://www.rug.nl/masters/
consult website for current schedule of mechanical-engineering/
courses.
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Faculty of Science
and Engineering
Location Zernike Campus
The Faculty of Science and Engineering of
the University of Groningen encompasses
a vast array of disciplines and research
strengths. It offers a broad range of
Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes
in the fields of science and engineering.
Most of the courses are English-taught both
at undergraduate and graduate level, thus
allowing students from all over the world to
follow a degree programme. Eleven research
institutes pursue fundamental key questions
while collaborating with partners from
industry, the medical world and other
realms of society.
The Faculty of Science and Engineering has over 1500
academic staff, 132 professors and 1126 PhD students across
five locations. Furthermore there are 6,500 students from
96 different countries and 21,000 alumni. Each year there
are 2400 publications released and 177 phD defenses.
Research institutes
Research at the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) is
done in eleven research institutes. Researchers and research
groups also participate in different international, national and
local research institutes.
• Bernoulli Institute for Mathematics, Computer Science and
Artificial Intelligence
• ENTEG – Engineering and Technology Institute Groningen
• ESRIG – Energy and Sustainability Institute Groningen
• GBB – Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechno-
logy Institute
• GELIFES – Groningen Institute for Evolutionary Life
Sciences
• GRIP – Groningen Research Institute of Pharmacy
• ISEC – Institute for Science Education and Communication
• Kapteyn Astronomical Institute
• Stratingh Institute for Chemistry
• Van Swinderen Institute for Particle Physics and Gravity
• Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials
The Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials belongs to the
world’s top 20 institutions in materials science (Times Higher
Education). CHE Excellence Labels in the fields of biology,
physics and chemistry. Two Nobel Prizes: Chemistry – Prof.
Ben L. Feringa; Physics – Prof. Frits Zernike.
More information
www.rug.nl/fse
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