Exchange

University of Groningen

Netherlands

The University of Groningen is a public research university founded in 1614, offering over 175 degree programs across eleven faculties, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research in areas such as energy, healthy ageing, and sustainable society. It is renowned for its innovative research institutes, including the Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials and the European Research Institute for the Biology of Ageing (ERIBA), and has produced Nobel laureates and influential alumni.

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About the study location

Groningen is a vibrant city in the northern Netherlands, where approximately a quarter of its 200,000 residents are students, offering a lively cultural scene, extensive cycling infrastructure, and a youthful atmosphere. University of Groningen

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1 ECTS corresponds to 1 credit at Nord

No tuition fees

Erasmus+

The partner does not offer student housing. There are student housing companies in Groningen. Read more about accomodation here: https://www.rug.nl/education/exchange/study-in-groningen/

Read more about living in Groningen, and accomodation opportunities here: https://www.athomeingroningen.com/

For autumn semester: 01.05.
For spring semester: 01.10.

Autumn semester: From September until January

Spring semester: From February until June

English B2 recommended

Exchanges are arranged through the Faculty of Science and Engineering. More spesific information on exchange opportunities can be found here.

You will find more practical information for exchange students in Groningen here.

Please note that exchange students who are non-EU/EEA nationals will need a visa and/or residence permit. They must request their visa or residence permit through the University/the Immigration Service Desk. For more information about immigrating to the Netherlands, go to: Visa & Residence Permit - University of Groningen

All exchange students are responsible for securing their health insurance prior to studying in the Netherlands, regardless of their nationalities. EU/EEA students must bring EHIC card. Non-EU/EEA students must have a valid health insurance that covers their whole stay at the University of Groningen. More information about this can be found on: Health Insurance - University of Groningen

About the study location

These study programs offer exchange to University of Groningen