The Dutch higher education system
Research universities
The University of Groningen is a research university (in Dutch: “universiteit”), with research as its main focal point. There are 14 research universities in the Netherlands. Research universities prepare students for independent scientific and scholarly work in an academic or professional setting.
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The University of Groningen is a well-known research university, in the top segment of European academic research. The university trains students to become excellent researchers, and many renowned researchers visit Groningen from abroad to work on their projects.
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