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Exchange and Study Abroad 2021–2022 open academic community – since 1614 2 Exchange and Study Abroad 2021–2022 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 8 Life Beyond Study 9 /universityofgroningen in the world university Studying at the UG 12 What can I Study 13 Supporting You 14 Practical Information 15 Virtual UG 120,000 alumni 11 faculties 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 2021–2022 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 6 Exchange and Study Abroad 2021–2022 University of Groningen 7 Groningen Leeuwarden City Centre City Centre 11 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, Zernike Campus C A-Kerk › International Service Desk Oldehoofsterkerkhof 2 University buildings 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 8 Exchange and Study Abroad 2021–2022 University of Groningen 9 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 10 Exchange and Study Abroad 2021–2022 University of Groningen 11 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_ 12 Exchange and Study Abroad 2021–2022 University of Groningen 13 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.