University of Groningen
University of Groningen (UG) Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (RUG) Latin: Academia Groningana Motto Verbum Domini lucerna pedibus nostris Motto in English "The word of the Lord is a light for our feet" Type Public research university Established 1614 ( 1614 ) President Prof. Sibrandes Poppema [1] Rector Prof. Elmer Sterken [2] Academic staff 5,608 employees Students 30,041 Postgraduates 1,758 Location Groningen , Netherlands 53°13′9″N 6°33′46″E / 53.21917°N 6.56278°E / 53.21917; 6.56278 Coordinates: 53°13′9″N 6°33′46″E / 53.21917°N 6.56278°E / 53.21917; 6.56278 Colors Traffic red Website www.rug.nl The University of Groningen (abbreviated as UG ; [3] Dutch: Rijksuniversiteit Groningen , abbreviated as RUG ) is a public research university in the city of Groningen in the Netherlands. The university was founded in 1614. Since its founding more than 200,000 students have graduated. It is a member of the distinguished Coimbra Group of European universities. In Ap...