International
Degree
Programmes
2013 - 2014
400 Years of Passion and Performance
In line with our rich academic tradition, the University of Groningen
enjoys an international reputation as a leading research university.
Since its inception in 1614, the University of Groningen
has been an international, dynamic and
innovative centre of higher education.
University of Groningen:
Four Centuries of Academic Excellence
Extraordinary high-quality teaching and research, combined with an interdisciplinary approach, form the basis of our programmes at all levels of all academic fields. The degrees awarded have been accredited by the Dutch government and are internationally recognized. Lectures and debating sessions, theatres and museums, science shops and courses to improve your study skills are all part of the University’s extensive facilities.
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Leading research university>
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28,000 students>
3,500 international students from 115 countries>
9 faculties & 9 Graduate Schools>
Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD programmes>
Over a 100 English-taught degree programmes>
15 English-taught double degree programmes>
8 prestigious Erasmus Mundus programmesStudent Facilities:
the Groningen Personal Approach
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Honours College for exceptional talent>
Student support courses>
Talent and Career Center>
State-of-the-art computers and high-speed online facilities>
Wide variety of international student organizations>
Limitless access to the University Sports CentreRankings 2010
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QS worldwide---2 3 Famous Scientists: Past and Present
> Albert Szent-Györgyi, Nobel Prize Winner for Medicine > Frits Zernike, Nobel Prize Winner for Physics
> Heike Kamerlingh-Onnes, Nobel Prize Winner for Physics
> Jacob Cornelius Kapteyn, discoverer of evidence of galactic rotation > Johan Bernoulli, pioneer in the field of calculus
> Ben Feringa, Spinoza Award for his work on nanotechnology > Petra Rudolf, Descartes Award for her work on synthetic molecular
motors and artificial nanomachines
> Serge Daan, Award for Eminent Scientists of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
Famous Graduates
> Aletta Jacobs, the first female student in the Netherlands > Hans Wijers, CEO AkzoNobel
> Job Cohen, political leader > Junkie XL, musician
> Peter Rehwinkel, mayor of Groningen An Innovative Approach to Teaching and Research
The University works at the forefront of its respective fields, as evidenced by its many successful academics. Direct use of scientific advances is emphasized by the University’s collaboration with business, government and the public. This application of knowledge is a skill that is passed on to our graduates, preparing them for responsible positions in society. With a degree from the University of Groningen, students can be confident that they will have the requisite skills and theoretical grounding to meet the demands of their chosen profession or research path. We feature in the Top three percent European Research Universities in the fields of Material Sciences, Chemistry and Physics.
Other strong research groups are Nanoscience, Ecology, Molecular Biology, Medical Sciences, Neurosciences, Sociology, Philosophy, Theology, Archaeology and Arts & Humanities. Every year more than 380 PhD theses and 6,000 research papers are published.
9 Faculties & 9 Graduate Schools
The University of Groningen is organized into nine faculties that offer various programmes and modules. Each faculty is a formal grouping of academic degree programmes, schools and institutes, discipline areas, research centres, and/or any combination of these drawn together for educational purposes:
> Arts
> Behavioural and Social Sciences > Economics and Business > Law
> Mathematics and Natural Sciences > Medical Sciences
> Philosophy > Spatial Sciences
> Theology and Religious Studies
Linda Gustavsson from Sweden
Alumna of the Erasmus Mundus Double Degree programme EurocultureStudying with thirteen students from twelve
different countries, different continents, all with
different backgrounds, leads to fascinating
discussions. This mixed group of people
combined with the interdisciplinary nature of
the programme has made my stay here a unique
experience.
The University of Groningen is the only Dutch higher education institution that has both the Diploma Supplement (DS) label and the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) label, awarded by the European Commission and recognized by the Council of Europe
An International Education in Groningen
Gaining an international experience as well as inter-
cultural and language skills will boost your career
prospects. In a work environment that rewards quality
and achievement, we offer balanced study and research
paths, while the University Honours College challenges
students to develop their individual talents.
Bachelor’s Degree Programmes
Within a Major-Minor structure, we offer students choices when compiling study programmes in more than 60 three-year Bachelor’s programmes. The seamless transition encourages many students to continue on to a related Master’s programme after successfully completing their Bachelor’s degree.
Master’s Degree Programmes
All Master’s programmes are high quality and grounded in research, giving students the opportunity to share in the best and latest knowledge. A successful completion results in the qualification MA, MSc or LLM, enabling students to apply for a related PhD programme.
Graduate School Master’s Degree Programmes
For students with research as their special focus, we offer Research Master’s and Top Master’s programmes. These are often incorporated into Graduate Schools, an excellent preparation for a PhD, as well as for a professional or research career. Talented students can write their PhD proposal as part of their Master’s degree.
PhD Programmes
In the four-year PhD programmes, students conduct their own research while the respective Graduate Schools provide a balanced mix of expert supervision and the freedom to pursue your own ideas within relevant research themes. Part of the research can be carried out abroad and many international PhD students are welcomed for short periods as well. After defending your thesis, you will be awarded a PhD degree that is highly regarded internationally. For more information please visit:
www.rug.nl/phd
Short Stay
Our exchange programmes, non-degree courses and summer- or winter schools give students a taste of what it is like to study in Groningen. These programmes, which vary from one week to six months, may even persuade you to follow one of our degree programmes. More information about short-stay opportunities:
www.rug.nl/internationalstudents Institutions of Higher Education
The Netherlands has two types of universities. Universities of Applied Sciences (in Dutch: Hogeschool) have primarily a practical orientation, preparing students for particular professions. The University of Groningen is a Research University (in Dutch: Universiteit), with research as its focus.
University (Universiteit), Research-oriented institutions:
> Bachelor of Arts/Science/Laws (BA/BSc/LLB): 3 years > Master of Arts/Science/Laws (MA/MSc/LLM): 1 – 2 years > PhD: 4 years
University of Applied Sciences (Hogeschool)
> Bachelor (B): 4 years > Master (M): 1 – 2 years
English-taught Bachelor’s Degree Programmes
EU StudentTuition Fee Application Deadline
(approx. per year)
Duration
Non-EU Student
Tuition Fee Application Deadline
(approx. per year)
BA American studies
3 years € 1,800 15 May € 7,500 15 April
BSc Applied Mathematics
3 years € 1,800 1 June € 10,000 15 April
BSc Artificial Intelligence
3 years € 1,800 1 June € 10,000 15 April
BSc Astronomy
3 years € 1,800 1 June € 10,000 15 April
BSc Chemistry
3 years € 1,800 1 June € 10,000 15 April
BSc Chemical Engineering
3 years € 1,800 1 June € 10,000 15 April
BSc Computing Science
3 years € 1,800 1 June € 10,000 15 April
BSc Econometrics and Operations Research
3 years € 1,800 1 May € 7,500 1 May
Bsc Economics and Business Economics
3 years € 1,800 1 May € 7,500 1 May
BA English Language and Culture
3 years € 1,800 15 May € 7,500 15 April
BSc Industrial Engineering & Management
3 years € 1,800 1 June € 10,000 15 April
BSc International Business (Numerus Fixus)*
3 years € 1,800 to be announced € 7,500 to be announced
LLB International and European Law (Numerus Fixus)*
3 years € 1,800 15 May € 7,500 15 May
BA International Relations and International Organization (Numerus Fixus)*
3 years € 1,800 15 May € 7,500 15 April
BSc Mathematics
3 years € 1,800 1 June € 10,000 15 April
Bsc Medicine, profile Global Health (Numerus Fixus)*
3 years € 1,800 1 March € 20,000 1 March
BSc Physics
3 years € 1,800 1 June € 10,000 15 April
BSc Applied Physics
3 years € 1,800 1 June € 10,000 15 April
BSc Psychology (Numerus Fixus)*
3 years € 1,800 15 May € 7,500 15 April * For more information about the Numerus Fixus, see page 12
English-taught Master’s Degree Programmes
Life Sciences
MSc Behavioural and Cognitive Neurosciences (Gradschool)
2 years € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 April
MSc Biology
2 years € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 April
MSc Biomedical Engineering
2 years € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 April
MSc Biomedical Sciences
2 years € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 April
MSc Clinical and Psychosocial Epidemiology (Gradschool)
2 years € 1,800 1 June € 13,000 1 April
MSc Ecology and Evolution (Gradschool)
2 years € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 April
MSc Human Movement Sciences
2 years € 1,800 1 June € 13,000 1 April
MSc Marine Biology
2 years € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 April
MSc Medical and Pharmaceutical Drug Innovation (Gradschool)
2 years € 1,800 1 June € 13,000 1 April
MSc Medical Pharmaceutical Sciences
2 years € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 April
MSc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (Gradschool)
2 years € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 April
MSc Sport Sciences
2 years € 1,800 1 June € 13,000 1 April
Law
LLM Criminal Law and Criminology
1 year € 1,800 1 June € 10,500 1 June
LLM European Law
1 year € 1,800 1 June € 10,500 1 June
LLM International and Comparative Private Law
1 year € 1,800 1 June € 10,500 1 June
LLM International Economic and Business Law
1 year € 1,800 1 June € 10,500 1 June
LLM International Law and the Law of International Organizations
1 year € 1,800 1 June € 10,500 1 June
Spatial Sciences
MSc Development Planning and Infrastructure Management
2 years € 1,800 1 June € 10,500 1 February
MSc Environmental and Infrastructure Planning
1 year € 1,800 1 June € 10,500 10 January
MSc Population Studies
1 year € 1,800 1 June € 10,500 10 January EU Student
Tuition Fee Application Deadline
(approx. per year)
Duration
Non-EU Student
Tuition Fee Application Deadline
(approx. per year)
MSc Regional Studies (Gradschool)
2 years € 1,800 1 June € 10,500 10 January
Arts and Humanities
MA American Studies1 year € 1,800 15 May € 10,500 1 March
MA Applied Linguistics, Teaching English as a Foreign Language
1 year € 1,800 15 May € 10,500 1 March
MA Arts, Culture and Media
1 year € 1,800 15 May € 10,500 1 March
MA Art History and Archaeology (Gradschool)
2 years € 1,800 15 May € 10,500 1 March
MA Classical, Medieval and Renaissance Studies (Gradschool)
2 years € 1,800 15 May € 10,500 1 March
MA Concealed Knowledge: Gnosticism, Esotericism and Mysticism
1 year € 1,800 15 May € 10,500 1 March
MA English Literature and Culture
1 year € 1,800 15 May € 10,500 1 March
MA European Integration
1 year € 1,800 15 May € 10,500 1 March
MA Global Governance
1 year € 1,800 15 May € 10,500 1 March
MA Information Science
1 year € 1,800 15 May € 10,500 1 March
MA International Political Economy
1 year € 1,800 15 May € 10,500 1 March
MA International Relations and International Organization
1 year € 1,800 15 May € 10,500 1 March
MA International Security
1 year € 1,800 15 May € 10,500 1 March
MA Journalism
18 months € 1,800 15 May € 10,500 1 March
MA Language and Cognition (Gradschool)
2 years € 1,800 15 May € 10,500 1 March
MA Literary and Cultural Studies (Gradschool)
2 years € 1,800 15 May € 10,500 1 March
MA Modern History and International Relations (Gradschool)
2 years € 1,800 15 May € 10,500 1 March
MA Multilingualism
1 year € 1,800 15 May € 10,500 1 March
MA Origins of Abrahamic Religions
1 year € 1,800 15 May € 10,500 1 March
MA Philosophy
1 year € 1,800 1 June € 10,500 1 April EU Student
Tuition Fee Application Deadline
(approx. per year)
Duration
Non-EU Student
Tuition Fee Application Deadline
(approx. per year)
MA Philosophy (Gradschool)
2 year € 1,800 1 June € 10,500 1 April
MA Religion, Conflict and Globalisation
1 year € 1,800 15 May € 10,500 1 March
MA Religion and Culture (Gradschool)
2 years € 1,800 15 May € 10,500 1 March
MA Religion and the Public domain
1 year € 1,800 15 May € 10,500 1 March
MA Theoretical and Descriptive Linguistics
1 year € 1,800 15 May € 10,500 1 March
MA Writing, Editing and Mediating
1 year € 1,800 15 May € 10,500 1 March
Behavioural and Social Sciences
MSc Artificial Intelligence2 years € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 April
MSc Behavioural and Social Sciences (Gradschool)
2 years € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 March
MSc Educational Sciences: Educational Effectiveness and Instructional Design
1 year € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 March
MSc Educational Sciences: Visual Impairment: assessment and support
1 year € 1,800 1 June € 13,000 1 March
MSc Human-Machine Communication
2 years € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 April
MSc Pedagogic: Communication and Congenital Deafblindness
1 year € 1,800 1 June € 13,000 1 March
MSc Psychology
1 year € 1,800 1 June € 13,000 1 April
Economics and Business
MSc Business Administration: Change Management
1 year € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 May
MSc Business Administration: Organizational & Management Control
1 year € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 May
MSc Business Administration: Small Business & Entrepreneurship
1 year € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 May
MSc Business Administration: Strategic Innovation Management
1 year € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 May
MSc Econometrics, Operations Research and Actuarial Studies
1 year € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 May
MSc Economics
1 year € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 May
MSc Economics and Business (Gradschool)
2 years € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 May
EU Student
Tuition Fee Application Deadline
(approx. per year)
Duration
Non-EU Student
Tuition Fee Application Deadline
(approx. per year)
MSc Finance
1 year € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 May
MSc Human Resource Management
1 year € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 May
MSc International Business and Management
1 year € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 May
MSc International Economics and Business
1 year € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 May
MSc International Financial Management
1 year € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 May
MSc Marketing
1 year € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 May
MSc Supply Chain Management
1 year € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 May
MSc Technology and Operations Management
1 year € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 May
Sciences and Technology
MSc Applied Mathematics2 years € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 April
MSc Applied Physics
2 years € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 April
MSc Artificial Intelligence
2 years € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 April
MSc Astronomy
2 years € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 April
MSc Chemical Engineering
2 years € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 April
MSc Chemistry
2 years € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 April
MSc Computing Science
2 years € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 April
MSc Energy and Environmental Sciences
2 years € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 April
MSc Human-Machine Communication
2 years € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 April
MSc Industrial Engineering and Management
2 years € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 April
MSc Mathematics
2 years € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 April
MSc Nanoscience (Gradschool)
2 years € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 February
MSc Physics
2 years € 1,800 1 May € 13,000 1 April EU Student
Tuition Fee Application Deadline
(approx. per year)
Duration
Non-EU Student
Tuition Fee Application Deadline
(approx. per year)
10 11 * Waiver for tuition fees possible
MSc Biomedical Engineering
2 years € 4,000 4 January € 8,000 1 December
MA/MSc Clinical Linguistics/EMCL (Joint Degree)
2 years € 3,750 15 November € 7,500 15 November
MA Euroculture (Joint Degree)
2 years € 4,000* 1 June € 8,000 1 December
MSc Evolutionary Biology
2 years € 4,000 4 January € 8,000 4 January
MA International Humanitarian Action/NOHA (Joint Degree)
16 months € 8,500 (full course) 15 March € 12,600 (full course) 15 March
MA Language and Communication Technologies
2 years € 4,000 1 March € 8,000 1 March
MA Learning and Teaching of Spanish in Multilingual and International Contexts/Multiele
2 years € 4,000 1 May € 8,000 15 December
MSc Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modeling
2 years € 4,500 31 January € 6,000 31 January
Erasmus Mundus Programmes
Erasmus Mundus is the prestigious EU programme that supports European top-quality Master’s courses which are offered by a consortium of at least three higher education institutions in at least three participating countries. After graduation students receive two degrees.
EU Student
Tuition Fee Application Deadline
(approx. per year)
Duration
Non-EU Student
Tuition Fee Application Deadline
An International Outlook: Involved With the World
The University of Groningen has featured as an international community for four centuries. Today, students from at least 115 countries have found their way to the University of Groningen, where English is the language of instruction in more than 90 different degree programmes.
We also maintain long-term partnerships with foreign universities around the world which have comparable high standards, participate in international networks and incorporate international themes into our programmes. This has resulted in many Double Degree/Joint Programmes of which we are very proud. Through cooperation with universities in several developing countries, the University of Groningen contributes to the further development of academic teaching and research worldwide.
Joint Programmes / Double Degree / Joint Degree Choosing to study at the University of Groningen does not mean your experience will be confined to the Netherlands alone. The University has joined forces with strategic international partner universities across Europe and throughout the world. This has resulted in cooperation and exchange in all research disciplines, joint programmes (including the prestigious Erasmus Mundus), joint PhD research, and many other forms of cooperation. Students will receive a degree from both universities, or a Joint Degree. Find more information at:
www.rug.nl/doubledegree Scholarships
The University of Groningen is committed to promoting excellence in academic achievement by offering a substantial number of scholarships for international Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD students, as well as for exchanges, short courses and research stays. For more information, please consult: www.rug.nl/grantfinder
N.B. For those who wish to apply for a scholarship in the Humanities, please note that your programme application should be received two months before the scholarship deadline. (This does not apply to Erasmus Mundus scholarships.)
Partners and Networks
> Europe: Uppsala University (Sweden);
Ghent University (Belgium); University of Göttingen (Germany); BI Norwegian Business School (Norway)
> Asia: Gadjah Mada University, University of Indonesia,
Bandung Institute of Technology (Indonesia); University of Beijing, Tsinghua University, Fudan University (China); Osaka University (Japan) > Latin America: University of São Paulo - USP (Brazil);
National Autonomous University of Mexico – UNAM (Mexico); > North America: University of California at Los Angeles – UCLA,
University of Pennsylvania (USA)
MSc IB&M: Advanced International Business Management and Marketing
MSc Biomedical Engineering Erasmus Mundus
MSc Chemical Engineering
MSc IE&B / MSc IB&M / MSc Economics: China and the World Economy
MA/MSc Clinical Linguistics /EMCL Erasmus Mundus*
MSc Development Planning and Infrastructure Management MSc Environmental and Infrastructure Planning
MA Euroculture Erasmus Mundus *
MSc Evolutionary Biology Erasmus Mundus
MSc IE&B Central-East European Economies MSc IE&B International and Development Economics MSc International Financial Management
MA International Humanitarian Action/NOHA Erasmus Mundus*
MA Language and Communication Technologies Erasmus Mundus
MA Learning and Teaching of Spanish in Multilingual and International Contexts/Multiele Erasmus Mundus
MSc Marketing: Strategic Marketing Management MSc Theoretical Chemistry and
Computational Modeling Erasmus Mundus
MSc TOM Operations Management MSc Water and Coastal Management
* Joint Degree
Overview Double Degree /
Joint Degree Programmes
More information? Create your own University of Groningen Magazine:
www.rug.nl/internationalmagazine
Important information regarding Numerus Fixus programmes!
In the Netherlands, the number of applications for a particular degree programme is sometimes higher than the number of places available. These degree programmes or institutions have a fixed quota – the ‘Numerus Fixus’. In such cases, prospective students have to participate in a selection procedure that involves drawing lots. If you are applying for a Numerus Fixus degree programme, there are some important deadlines you should be aware of:
In general the final deadline for applying for a Numerus Fixus programme is 15 May 2013: You must apply via Studielink and send a copy of your ID to DUO before this date! However some programmes, for example Medicine, Global Health, require you to apply earlier!
Please check the website of your programme for the deadlines that apply for you.
Students who already have their diploma by 15 May 2013 must make sure a certified copy of the diploma is sent to DUO before
23 June 2013.
If you do not have your diploma yet, DUO will send a ‘late submission’ reply card to the address you entered in Studielink. Make sure that DUO has the reply card before 23 June 2013.
The official results of the selection procedures will be made available around 15 July 2013, provided you submitted all the required documents in time.
These are the most important dates for you to remember.
Depending on your programme, there might be additional deadlines. In addition, you must satisfy the requirements for the degree programme in question and have sufficient knowledge of Dutch if your programme requires it. There is no Dutch language requirement for the English-taught degree programmes at the University of Groningen.
Centralized and Decentralized selection
In the centralized selection procedure your place will be allocated by ballot. Decentralized selection means that the University of Groningen selects a certain percentage of the applicants for the programme, on the basis of certain selection criteria.
For 2013-2014 the following programmes will have a Numerus Fixus:
BSc International Business
both centralized and decentralized selection procedure
BA International Relations and International Organization
100% centralized selection procedure
BSc Medicine, Global Health profile
100% decentralized selection procedure
BSc Psychology
100% decentralized selection procedure
LLB International and European Law
100% decentralized selection procedure
If you would like to contact one of the admissions offices, please send an e-mail to: [email protected]
For more information about the different Numerus Fixus procedures, please check the DUO website:
www.duo.nl/International_visitors
for the online “Information about the lottery for International students with a foreign diploma” brochure, or contact your faculty’s Admissions Office.
When will I hear the decision?
If you have sent in all the required documents on time, the results of the centralized selection procedure will be sent to your correspon-dence address around mid-July. If you have informed us in writing that you are only able to send the required documents after the specified date, you will receive the results of the selection procedure after DUO has received the documents in question. If you have participated in the decentralized selection procedure for a degree programme, the insti-tution in question will send you the results of the selection procedure in writing around 15 June 2013. You will always be sent the ‘Bewijs van Toelating’ (Statement of Admission) by DUO.
Practical Matters
Worried about studying in a different country? Hospitality
is of paramount importance to the University of Groningen.
Students can be reassured that they will receive personal
attention and support. This makes dealing with registration,
medical care, banking, accommodation, university facilities
and travel much less complicated.
Admission: a Tailor-Made Approach In general the following is required:
> All levels: English proficiency
between 580 and 620 in TOEFL; a minimum of 6.5 in IELTS > Bachelor’s: higher secondary education certificate
> Master’s: Bachelor’s degree in a related field; in some cases deficiencies can be remedied by means of a Pre-Master’s programme
> PhD: An internationally recognized high-quality Master’s degree; a solid PhD proposal
For more information on how to apply for or find a PhD position, and for a list of contact persons for each programme, Faculty and Graduate School, please visit:
www.rug.nl/internationalstudents
Application
Through our advanced Online Application System you can apply to most of our Degree Programmes of the University of Groningen. Just fill in your personal details, programme details, and upload the required documents. However, some
programmes, for example Medicine, profile Global Health, and Psychology do not require you to apply through the Online Application System. Always check your programmes’ website before applying. More general information about applying and a step-by-step guide you can find on:
www.rug.nl/howtoapply
Cost of Living
Here is an indication of the cost in euros of some basic items in a student budget:
> Housing: EUR 350-500 per month > Food EUR 250 per month
> Spending money: EUR 70 per month > Insurance: EUR 75-100 per month
> Language courses: EUR 100-500 per course
Visa and Immigration
Applying for a visa and dealing with immigration authorities may seem complicated but we can make it quicker and easier for you. Once you have been accepted as a student, the University will apply for a visa on your behalf.
You can find more information on this topic at:
www.rug.nl/internationalstudents
Accommodation
Our international student houses are scattered throughout the city in the characteristic lanes and alleyways that are the heart of Groningen life. Similar to Dutch student accommodation, the facilities include a private study/bedroom and a shared kitchen, living room and bathroom. International student residences are also rented fully furnished and offer free wireless access to internet and e-mail. The Housing Office will help you in finding accommodation.
For more information please visit:
www.housingoffice.nl
Employment
A residence permit for study purposes allows you to work either part-time or seasonally, but not both: that is, either up to ten hours a week, or only in the months June, July and August. Your employer must get a work permit for you. However, in most cases, a reasonable knowledge of Dutch is required. Since your study programme will usually keep you very busy, we would strongly advise you not to work while studying at the University of Groningen.
Working after Graduation:
Residence and work permit for non-EU/EEA nationals
The degrees awarded by the University of Groningen are accredited by the Dutch government and are internationally recognized. However, if you wish to continue to reside in the Netherlands and find employ-ment here after graduating, you can make use of the one-year ‘search period’ for recent graduates. The residence permit for the purpose of seeking work after graduation allows you a period of 12 months to find employment in the Netherlands. You can find more information about procedures and applications at: www.ind.nl
Career Prospects: Our Talent and Career Center
Once you have started your studies, it is important to assess your employment opportunities, and this is particularly so when you are about to graduate. The Talent and Career Center offers expert advice to students and graduates, and can assist you with your career plans. Our activities are specifically designed for international students and graduates. For more information, please visit our website:
www.talentcareercenter.nl
Groningen Museum
The Groningen Museum is the most
high-profile museum in the Netherlands, not
only due to its striking design, but also
because of various exhibitions.
Groningen and the Netherlands
The historic and picturesque Hanseatic city of Groningen lies
in the north of the Netherlands. It is the economic and cultural
capital of the region: full of restaurants, pubs, art galleries,
theatres, museums and bookshops. Its inner-city markets
and wide range of shops attract a stream of visitors every day.
Groningen: Safe environment, Full of Life
The University has been a visible presence in the city of Groningen for four centuries. The heart of this historic city is home to many of the University’s institutes, departments and offices, which are reminders of a rich academic tradition. The population in Groningen is relatively young: one out of every five residents is a student, and approximately half are younger than thirty-five, which results in a broad choice of reasonably priced sport and recreation facilities, as well as cultural events and festivals. In fact, almost everything, including all University buildings, can be easily reached by the very Dutch mode of transport, the bicycle, which is particularly popular among students.
The Netherlands: Central Location, Rich in Culture
Situated in north-western Europe, the Netherlands is small in size, but its unique location and excellent infrastructure make it an important player in trade, commerce and culture in the European Union. With its extensive international trade links and high standards of education, health care and social equality, the Netherlands finds itself in the heart of Europe. We are one of the founding members of the EU, and other European capitals are only a short distance away. Our mercantile past is still evident today in both historic architecture and the international outlook of the population. Although Dutch is the main language, English is widely spoken. Our society is culturally and ethnically varied and offers a safe environment in which to live.
Groningen, ‘City of Talent’
> 195,000 inhabitants (50,000 students) > lively with a safe community character > cultural and economic capital of the northern
Netherlands
www.cityoftalent.nl www.groningen.nl
Famous Dutch People and Brands > Rembrandt
> Van Gogh > DJ Tiësto > Johan Cruyff > Royal Dutch Shell > Heineken International
The Netherlands in a Nutshell
> Official name: Kingdom of the Netherlands, commonly referred to as Holland or the Netherlands
> Head of state: the hereditary monarch, currently Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands
> Population: 16.5 million > Capital city: Amsterdam > Seat of government: The Hague
> Currency: EUR 1 = approximately 1,21 USD (July 2012) > Main airport: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Culture & Fun
Cinemas and theatres cater for all cultural tastes. Maching the Groningen way of life these venues, large and small, can be found scattered throughout the city. › Arthouse films in cinema ‘Images’
› Concerts in the ‘Oosterpoort’ › Theatre at the historic ‘Schouwburg’
› Live music, late-night jazz, funk and blues-rock cafés
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Groningen on the
World Map
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Design: Biche Eleveld BNO, Groningen August 2012
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