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Exchange and Study Abroad 2020–2021 open academic community – since 1614
2 Exchange and Study Abroad 2020–2021 University of Groningen 3
Founded in 1614 30,000 students
160+ English 22% international
taught students from
programmes 120 countries
Nurtured 4 Nobel Youngest city in
Prize winners the Netherlands
Contents www.rug.nl One of the top Research-
Our Locations 4 /University of Groningen 100 universities intensive
Accommodation
Life Beyond Study
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9 /universityofgroningen in the world university
Studying at the UG 12
What can I Study 13
120,000 alumni 11 faculties
Supporting You 14
Practical Information 15 Virtual UG
You are able to watch webinars about
various subjects including student worldwide
life, programme information and the
application process via our online event 73rd in the world
platform – The Virtual UG.
www.rug.nl/webinars Exchange Times Higher
partners in 60 Education
countries Ranking (2020)
4 Exchange and Study Abroad 2020–2021 University of Groningen 5
Our locations
We are one University – with most faculties based in Groningen
and one, Campus Fryslân, based in nearby Leeuwarden. While each
location differs in its own distinctive atmosphere, you will still experience
the UG’s unique character, wherever you choose to study.
Groningen Leeuwarden
Living in the city of Groningen will place you in the 5 The cost of living for students in Groningen is amongst the Leeuwarden is where our Campus Fryslân is based and
heart of a historic, vibrant student city with so much lowest in the country. was the European Capital of Culture for 2018.
on your doorstep. A year in Groningen includes
festivals in our parks, numerous sporting activities 6 The city has a top-league football club, FC Groningen (first
and cafe concerts. European team for Luis Suarez), basketball team (Donar) and 1 Mata Hari, accused of being the ‘greatest woman spy of the century’,
volleyball team (Lycurgus). was born in Leeuwarden in 1876 and convicted by the French for
passing secrets to the enemy.
1 Groningen is the largest and oldest city in the Northern 7 There are many museums in Groningen including the Comic
Netherlands with its own international airport. Museum, the Science Museum and the world famous Groninger 2 Leeuwarden is the start and finish of the world-famous eleven city
Museum, which has hosted David Bowie, David LaChappelle and ice skating tour, which connects our historic cities. With the change
2 The city of Groningen is the capital of the province, which also Rodin exhibitions. in climate, the tour is rarely held on ice but people have found other
bears the same name. means to navigate the route – walking, swimming and even sailing
8 With roughly 145km of bicycle lanes, it’s no surprise that the in a solar-powered boat.
3 Groningen is home to various festivals, including Eurosonic city is one of the best cycling cities in the Netherlands and Europe.
(Europe's largest showcase festival), which launched the career Around 60% of all travel happens by bike and there are more bikes 3 MS Escher was a famous resident of the city and created some
of artists including Hozier and Bastille. Other festivals include than people in Groningen (1.4 bikes for each inhabitant). of the most memorable images of the 20th century with his
Noorderzon, a 10 day performing art festival and StuKafest, It’s no wonder that Groningen has some of the cleanest air in mathematical dreamscapes.
where student rooms are used as mini concert halls or theatres. the Netherlands!
4 Terraces near the canals that crisscross the city centre are bustling
4 Groningen is a city of entrepreneurs and has the second largest 9 Oosterpoort is the largest pop music venue in the north of the with activity and there are several venues for your to enjoy the
number of successful startups after Amsterdam. Netherlands. Underground club Vera hosted bands like Nirvana, latest movies, listen to upcoming bands or attend diverse cultural
Joy Division, Pearl Jam, U2, White Stripes and Sonic Youth at the exhibitions and events.
start of their careers.
GRONINGEN
LEEUWARDEN
More information:
www.leeuwardenstudentcity.nl
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Groningen Leeuwarden
City Centre
City Centre
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City buildings University buildings City buildings Student Housing
A Martini tower 1 Academy Building A City Hall, Hofplein 38 1 Kanaalstraat
B City Hall › University Student Desk B Municipality,
C A-Kerk › International Service Desk Oldehoofsterkerkhof 2 University buildings
Zernike Campus
D Cultural Student Centre 2 University Library C VVV office, Sophialaan 4 1 De beurs, faculty building
USVA 3 University Museum D NS Station, Staionsplein 1 2 Library, Blokhuisplein 40
E Groningen Museum 4 Oude Boteringestraat E Fries Museum, 3 Tresoar, Boterhoek 1
› Faculty of Theology Wilhelminaplein 92
Student Housing › Faculty of Philosophy F Oldehove,
1 Winschoterdiep › Office of the University Oldehoofsterkerkhof
2 Blekerslaan 5 Harmony Building
3 Frascati International › Faculty of Law
Students House › Faculty of Arts
4 Hoendiep 6 Heymans Building
5 Hofstede de Grootkade › Faculty of Behavioural
6 Albertine Agnesplein and Social Sciences
7 Moesstraat 8 7 Faculty of Medical Sciences
8 Moesstraat 16 8 University College Groningen
9 Bisschop Nierman Centrum 9 Bernoulliborg
10 Planetenlaan › Faculty of Science and
11 Kraneweg-Melkweg Engineering
10 Duisenberg Building
Not on the map › Faculty of Economics
› Kornoeljestraat and Business
› Martinihouse 11 Mercator Building
› Stadswerf › Faculty of Spatial Sciences
› Upsilon 12 Linnaeusborg
› Van Houtenlaan
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Accommodation Life beyond study
Whether you are coming to the Netherlands for the first time or you are relocating
from within the country – finding somewhere to live can be daunting. You might be
a little apprehensive about leaving what you know behind, but living in shared
accommodation with fellow students can give you a great start to university life.
The new friends you make in those first few weeks will often remain friends
throughout your time at university and beyond.
A place to call home
Websites:
The University works with SSH XL to provide accommodation for
international students with residences spread throughout the city. www.athomeingroningen.com
Information on house-hunting and living in Groningen
Great location
All accommodation is located within 10–15 minutes by bike from the www.sshxl.nl
University of Groningen campuses and the city centre. Accommodation website for students wishing to find student
housing in Groningen
All inclusive rent
Including all utility bills, Wi-Fi, maintenance, communal cleaning (e.g. www.rug.nl/accommodation Students at the University of Groningen have a wide variety of social and sporting
kitchen areas). Accommodation tips
opportunities for a good work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities for
Community www.rug.nl/accommodationblog you to try new things at the university, as well as develop your talents through fantastic
Communal areas help create a sense of community and ensure a Blog on how to find a home in Groningen
friendly and sociable environment. They represent a great place to
events, sporting activities and networking opportunities.
meet new friends.
Faculty and study associations Sport
Most faculties have one or more study associations that allow you At the University of Groningen, we know how much staying fit
to socialise and network with others doing a similar programme to and active can help your studies. Groningen has the ACLO as the
you. These associations are often made up of Dutch and international overarching student sports organisation home to 100 sports
students and arrange presentations from professional organisations clubs. The ACLO (founded in 1945) is the largest student sports
and potential employers, as well as organising social events and organisation of the Netherlands and represents the Groningen
outings. students’ sporting interests at a national level. For a fee of just €59.90
per year, you will join 19,000 others who have access to sports and
More information: activities including water polo, African dance, bouldering, basketball
www.rug.nl/internationalstudentassociations and rugby.
Student associations More information:
Student-run associations offer you the opportunity to meet other www.aclosport.nl/en
students during your time in UG. Activities range from regular jazz
festivals by the Groningen Student Big Band, to public speaking
training offered by Nexus (Faculty of Law) and events run by the
Amnesty Student group. Groningen also has a lively chapter of
ESN (Erasmus Student Network), who run an introductory week for If you are studying at Campus Fryslân in Leeuwarden, you can
International students. use the sports facilities offered by Leeuwarden Studiestad for a
small yearly fee. There is a choice of different sports, including
basketball, futsal, swimming and kickboxing.
More information:
http://www.leeuwardenstudentcity.nl
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The City is
our Campus
Follow us on Instagram @universityofgroningen The Groningen Forum from above Best.Day.Ever About last night
@matteoacitelli @campusfryslan @ninaashleybach
Annual funfair at Grote Markt City beach anyone? Oasis in the city Sunshine and canals Home for now... Favourite study spot?
@sterkenburgmedia @jeroenrek @p00namgupta @tomvanderploeg @jo_is_buiten @ellenanan
Sunny days in Noordeplantsoen Views of the city from the Forum 1st Dutch female graduate – Aletta! Canalside picnic Groninger museum fun & creativity Flowers in the Prinsenhof in Groningen
@ellenanan @edytamaslowska @facultyofartsgroningen @fxrtasse @mereljournals @mrofcolorsphotography
Just a bike ride away #Rietdiephaven Sunny Friday in the city Martini tower gorgeousness! Prof. dr. Doerak – the UG cat WinterWelvaart festival – Lage der Aa Good morning!
@riteshpattnaik @asessr @wolly64 @ucgroningen @svendeligt_
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Studying at the What can I study?*
University of Groningen
By choosing to study at the University of Groningen you will be joining a
well-established, globally networked community of world-class students and staff. Faculty of Arts Medical Sciences
› Arts › Medicine
The University of Groningen is among Europe’s top institutions in the field of › American Studies
academic research. The ground-breaking research undertaken by our staff is › Art History Spatial Sciences
internationally renowned and contributes to all areas of society. In 2016 Ben Feringa › Arts, Culture and Media › Human Geography & Urban and
› Communication and Information Studies Regional Planning
was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on the development of › English Language and Culture › Spatial Planning and Design
molecular machines. › European Languages and Cultures
› History Behavioural and Social Sciences
› International Relations and › Psychology
How will you be taught? Seminars International Organization › Sociology
The University of Groningen encourages you to take the initiative. Seminars are highly interactive classes, involving a small group of › Media Studies
This is achieved by promoting independent study and research students and facilitated by a tutor. In class you will be expected to › Minorities & Multilingualism Philosophy
with guidance and supervision from tutors and support staff. Our participate in the activities and present on topics that have been › Philosophy of a specific discipline
degrees are designed to encourage you to think independently and covered in your lectures. Since the group is smaller, you will have
develop your own opinions at an early stage in the programme. Active the chance to ask questions and hold discussions with your fellow
Economics and Business
learning methods are not only more stimulating than the traditional students and your tutor. › Econometrics and Operations Research Law
lecturing style, but are also proven to help students develop their › Economics and Business Economics › International and European law
problem solving, critical thinking, communication and interpersonal Self-study › International Business
skills, which are sought after by most employers. Alongside lectures, seminars and group work, you will also be Theology and Religious Studies
expected to carry out self-study activities, such as working on your
Science and Engineering › Religious Studies
With its modern study spaces, its student-oriented facilities and assignments or doing your readings ahead of lectures or tutorials.
its extensive collection, which includes over three million books The time you spend on independent study will depend on the › Astronomy, Physics and Applied Physics
and journals, our University Library will enable you to access the programme you are enrolled in. › Artificial Intelligence and University College
information you need in the most reliable and straightforward way. Computing Science › Liberal Arts and Sciences
› Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Lectures › Mathematics and Applied Mathematics University College Fryslan
Lectures usually last around two hours. Your lecturer will provide an Free Online Dutch course › Pharmacy › Global Responsibility and Leadership
overview of a specific subject or theme and will guide you through the
assigned reading material. Classes can include up to 100 students, European Council research suggests that 90% of Dutch › Biology and Life Sciences (limited places)
however, depending on the programme, numbers can be significantly people speak at least basic English, with the Netherlands › Industrial and Mechanical Engineering
lower. ranked first globally for English language skills. Therefore, you (only Master level)
do not necessarily need to speak Dutch in order to study and
live in Groningen. It is still a good idea, however, to try out our
free online course Introduction to Dutch as a MOOC (Massive
Open Online Course), which runs for three weeks and will help
you to learn the basics of the Dutch language.
* The exchange office at your university will inform
you about the available courses and all necessary
steps and procedures. Course catalogue:
www.rug.nl/ocasys
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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 Student Service Centre
› Each programme has one or more study advisors who you can The Student Service Centre is the centre of expertise in student
contact for practical information. They play an important role in counseling at the University of Groningen. Student counsellors,
Practical information
academic career counselling, providing confidential guidance psychologists and trainers work at the SSC to support students
on the following issues: with their studies in various areas.
› Analysis of your interests, talents and ambitions (personal profile
and labour market). The Student Service Centre offers you support on:
› Help in finding and choosing study periods abroad, committee › Study skills
membership, internships, etc. › Study delay
› Improving your study methods › Psychological problems
› Support for personal matters. › Studying with a functional impairment
› Financial matters
› Legislation and regulations
Semester dates
More information:
If you would like to study in Groningen as an exchange student,
www.rug.nl/ssc your university needs to have an exchange agreement with the
University of Groningen. The exchange office at your university Fall:
will inform you about the available courses and all necessary
› 1st September – 31st January
steps and procedures.
Spring:
More information:
› 1st February – mid July
www.rug.nl/exchange
ECTS and Grading Living expenses
ECTS is an EU standardized system for measuring study load as a
way to facilitate international mobility. Study costs Textbooks, readers, € 63 per month
photocopies on average
› 1 ECTS = 28 hours of study (incl. contact hours, reading, Housing Rent (incl. energy and other € 350 to € 650
exam preparation, etc.) costs, for example ISP bills, per month
› 60 ECTS = one year excl. administration costs
and security deposit of
Grading approximately 1 month rent)
The Dutch grading scale runs from 1 (lowest grade) to 10 (highest Telephone (eg. Prepaid sim cards/ € 26 per month
grade). As an indication, 5,5 is a passing grade. Please be aware telephone plan) on average
that grades 9, 10 and all grades lower than 3 are highly exceptional
Food and drinks € 150 to € 250
and are therefore rarely given.
per month
Visa Bikes (based on a decent second € 80 to € 110
If you want to join a programme at the University of Groningen, hand bike)
you may first need a visa or a residence permit. The University of Insurance Health care, third-party, fire € 100 to € 120
Groningen will arrange this for you at the Dutch Immigration and theft insurance per month
Services (IND). We will also inform you about the procedure and
the documents that are needed for the application.
Copenhagen
1h30m
Dublin
1h40m Leeuwarden
Amsterdam Groningen
2h
Berlin
London 5h45m
1h
Brussels
4h
Prague
1h30m
Paris
5h45min
Zurich
1h20m
Rome
Madrid 2h35m
2h20m
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February 2020 Photography
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@universityofgroningen University of Groningen
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universityGroningen Editor Marcel Spanjer
Communications Department Egbert de Boer
@univgroningen
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within it but can not guarantee their provisions in the event of circumstances beyond our control (such as a change in government
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