The University of Groningen provides high quality research and education, is internationally oriented, respects differences in ambition and talent, works actively with business, the government and the public, and ranks among the best universities in Europe.

The University of Groningen wishes to realise three goals in the 2003–2010 period. Investment in the highest quality, recognition of differences in talent and ambition and the stimulation of cross-border research and education.

• Johann Bernoulli Institute for Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Groningen
• Kapteyn Astronomical Institute, University of Groningen
• Van Swinderen Institute, University of Groningen
• Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen