In Groningen, you can study at several educational institutions, with the University of Groningen (RUG) and Hanzehogeschool being the most prominent. Here is an overview:
University of Groningen (RUG)
The RUG is one of the oldest and most respected universities in the Netherlands, known for its wide range of undergraduate and graduate programmes. The university offers fields of study within 9 different faculties:
Faculties in Groningen
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Economics and Business
- International Office Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Spatial Sciences
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Philosophy
- Faculty of Spatial Sciences
- Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies
Study at the University?
The International Service Desk assists and informs all the international students of the university about matters relating to studying and working at the University of Groningen. Click here for more information.
On the ESN website, you’ll find all the information you need about studying in Groningen.
Hanze University Groningen
Hanzehogeschool Groningen is a university of applied sciences with a wide range of Bachelor’s programmes, focusing on practical and applied education. Some of the domains in which courses are offered are:
- Healthcare
- Sports studies
- Art and Music (via the Prince Claus Conservatoire and the Minerva Academy)
- Technology
- Economics and Management
- Social Studies
Other educational institutions
In addition to the RUG and Hanzehogeschool, there are other institutions in Groningen where you can follow specific programmes or courses, such as:
- Art Academy Minerva
- Prince Claus Conservatoire
- Various language institutes and private education providers
Living and life in Groningen
Groningen is known for its lively student life. And that makes the city very suitable for studying there. Where can you live as a student in the city, how much does it cost and how much availability is there? Read more about it: living in Groningen as a student.