University of Groningen vs Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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AttributeUniversity of GroningenVrije Universiteit Amsterdam
TypeResearch (WO)Research (WO)
CityGroningenAmsterdam
National Ranking#147#194
Programs177201
EU Tuition€2,530/year€2,530/year
International Tuition€8,900/year€11,000/year
LanguageBothBoth
SpecializationsResearch University, Historic, Student CityResearch University, International, Amsterdam

About University of Groningen

Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen is the second oldest university in the Netherlands with over 33,000 students. Known for its vibrant student city atmosphere (1 in 4 residents is a student), excellent research output, and 4 Nobel Prize laureates including Ben Feringa (Chemistry 2016).

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About Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) is a public research university founded in 1880. Known for its international outlook and innovative research, VU has over 30,000 students and offers programs across humanities, sciences, and social sciences.

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