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Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (RUG)

University of Groningen, Broerstraat 5, 9712 Cp Groningen, THE Netherlands
4.02 / 5 based on 348 reviews.
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The University of Groningen is the second oldest in the Netherlands. It was founded on 23 August 1614 on the initiative of the "Statenvergadering van Stad en Ommelanden van Groningen" (Groningen States General). The University began with six professors in four faculties: Theology, Law, Medicine and Philosophy. There are now ten faculties, housed in 150 buildings on various locations in and around Groningen.


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“Buy a duch bike! You won't find them in italy!” Read Review
ldidonna, Italy

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by alexa, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Law, Erasmus
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No, my University provided lots of information and I was able to meet with students who had lived in Groningen the year before.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Groningen is an excellent choice for your ERASMUS year. It is a beautiful city that is small enough to get to know it really well but large enough to have plently of life and culture. The university itself has a good reputation and courses and wide ranging and enjoyable. One thing I would strongly advise is to seek accomadation in a student house rather than a private flat, as this was probably the best part of my year away and makes meeting people very easy and non-stressful.



FINAL COMMENTS

Be careful not to get ripped off by local bike shops who make a killing out of exploiting foreign students. A second hand bike should cost no more than 50 euros. Student rail cards can be bought at the station if you take your student card and a photo, which gets you a big discount if you want to go to Amsterdam, The Hague or wherever takes your fancy for the weekend.
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by heli, Turun Yliopisto, Turku, Finland
political science at home, but in Groningen I studied Europe, Erasmus
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It would have been useful to know already in advance that I am allowed to take courses also from the other faculties. I knew hardly anything of the country before I left, but I liked it that way: it was an adventure and I enjoyed every moment!!!
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I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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Personal recommendation:
The department of European Law is really good!!



FINAL COMMENTS

If you're planing to travel a lot, it's worth while to buy a special discount card for the railways. It costs about 100 fl, but you get a 40% discount of the ticket prises with it, so it pays off quickly. Check out the extremely cheap bus trips to, for example, London and Spain!!! And don't mind the rain - you'll get used to it...
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by rezmok, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
History, Erasmus
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Nothing major, best fun was learning as I went along.
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Groningen is a fantastic place to study, a real student-town. The university-staff were really helpful and relaxed.



FINAL COMMENTS

Don't think twice if you're considering coming here, it really was the best experience I've had. Make sure you secure accommodation before you arrive, be prepared for some initial communication problems (you'll get over these soon enough!) and make the most of your time abroad, it'll be over before you know it. You're going to have an amazing time!
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by Gerda, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Erasmus
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www.kamernet.nl … homepage to find a accomodation
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Provides excellent business courses. I took part in several marketing courses and I can recommend them business students, who are interested in marketing.



FINAL COMMENTS

www.ns.nl....travel www.vvv.nl...tourism www.groningen.nl....groningen www.rug.nl...Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
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by PetriR, Vaasan Yliopisto, Vaasa, Finland
Business Studies, Erasmus
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I got a comprehensive information package from the host university well in time, so I think I had all the necessary information beforehand.
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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I was studying in the faculty of economics and all things went well. Although it seems that there are significant differences between faculties and if you are Erasmus-student etc. Some students from different faculties didn't receive any information beforehand...



FINAL COMMENTS

The Netherlands is an optimal place to travel anywhere, so remember to travel! My personal experience from local people wasn't so nice. Sometimes they can be quite rude and arrogant. Urban legend tells that Groningers are different from rest of the country. But of course you'll find nice people too. Don't take stress and enjoy your time!
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by twood, Eckerd College, St. Petersburg, United States
International Relations, ISEP
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um...yeah to pack lightly and leave extra space for the return home.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Groningen's fantastic, really. Go for it.



FINAL COMMENTS

If you have a laptop, bring it because it will help immensely. Also, be ready to purchase a bicycle and mobile phone while you're there. And the toilets are funny. Good luck!
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by Svilena, Ekonomická Univerzita V Bratislave, Bratislava, Slovakia
Economics, Master Program
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I was pretty much prepared and had no surprises after I arrived.
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Probably more frequent tutorials would be helpful. The university has very high-level academic approach which is based on individual work. However, more discussions and team work during classes would be interesting and helpful for students.



FINAL COMMENTS

I recommend studying at the University of Groningen to all students who aim at high-quality academic experience. The city is also very lively and vibrant.
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by ldidonna, LUISS, Rome, Italy
Economics, Erasmus
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nothing. the fun was to discover everything
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
I strongly raccommend to follow interactive courses, basicly the ones in wich you are required to write a final paper or you are involved in some teamwork



FINAL COMMENTS

Buy a duch bike! You won't find them in italy!
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by sonia, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, Spain
Law, Erasmus
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Groningen is a real student city, you will enjoy a lot there. It is plenty of international students, specially Spanish (everywhere) and Chinese, but also German, Italian, Turkish, English, Japanese, French, Sweedish, African, North-American, Polish... all around the world, a great city to discover so many cultures
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Go and enjoy your stay, it will change your life, and your points of view. You will meet a lot of interesting people and make a lot of good friends



FINAL COMMENTS

Disccounting caard to travel by train (you can get it in the station). Buy a Dutch Mobile caard (more useful). Cold very very cold in the winter (gloves, coats, scarfs, hats). Bikes (always second hand not more than 10 euros in the street) and buy a good lock, otherwise they will steal your bike...
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by Franck, Grenoble EM, Grenoble, France
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
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I wish I had known more about the dutch mentality and history. It would have been better to discover the country.
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Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
This University should inform more international students about the way they work with the e-learning, because most of them are not used to it at all.



FINAL COMMENTS

I recommend to live in an international house, not too far from the city center. It is also very important to buy a bikre if you study in Groningen because it is very convenient.
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by Alessia, Università Degli Studi Di Roma - Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
Economics, Erasmus
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Groningen has absolutely everything you need...so don't bring too much stuff from home!
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Go there and you won't regret, but you will need to actually study.



FINAL COMMENTS

If you want to live in a student house, apply for Moesstraat, Blekerslaan or Winschoterdiep through the Housing Office. You will love them. Get a bike as soon as you can but most important, purchase a VERY good lock as it's very easy to be stolen a bike... Then, enjoy Groningen a lot!
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by Filippos, Technologiko Ekpedeftiko Idrima - Athinas, Athens, Greece
Business Studies, Independent
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Not really
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Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
To continue updating its program and literature available.



FINAL COMMENTS

Studying international Business and management in the University of Groningen means that apart from an enjoyable student life, a very demanding and competitive program in which someone has to put really an effort so as to complete his/her master program.
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by Levi, Universidade do Minho, Braga, Portugal
Computer Science/IT, Erasmus
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I wish I had known...
I could have bought a cheaper bike from other students, insted of buying it from a shop. :p
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
My department was exceptional everytime i needed something. I strongly advise it. The coordinator was very helpfull.



FINAL COMMENTS

The train discount card is very usefull as it allows the owner and 3 more persons to travel with 40% discount.
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by Eleftheria, Ethniko Kai Kapodistrioako Panepistimio Athinon, Athens, Greece
Law, Comparative/Law with Languages, Erasmus
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I wish I had known...
Only perhaps dutch, in order to be able to get even more into the local culture, although, as I mentioned before, the local's command of english was high indeed.
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Perfectly organised, verey friendly and helpful secretariat (thank you Mrs. Van Aastrid!, good and helpful professors. I even consider it for further studies.



FINAL COMMENTS

An overall splendid, unforgettable experience, that became even more bautiful thanks to the kind local people. You will reach Groningen by train from Amsterdam, trip lasting around 3 hours.
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by lorearri, Universidad de Deusto, Bilbao, Spain
Law, European Community/EU, Erasmus
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there were so many bikes in the netherlands and they are stolen so often!! the bike issue is really funny and very useful!!
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Groningen is a nice city. Good atmosphere. Dont miss the market!!



FINAL COMMENTS

Bring raincoats!! It rains a lot over there!! I think that renting a car is the best and cheapest way to travel around.
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by Martina, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Erasmus
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no, not at all
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
i was so suprised that they were so helpful with students that´s why the university is really recommendable.



FINAL COMMENTS

I´m sure you will enjoy your time in Groningen!!!
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by Lukasz, Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder), Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Business Studies, Erasmus
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I wish I had come a month before to learn Dutch at intensive course!
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Happened all the time.
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Personal recommendation:
The university offers a wide range of courses. I found the professors very helpful.



FINAL COMMENTS

I love this place!
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by Beatriz, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, Spain
Law, European Community/EU, Erasmus
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More information about jobs
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Happened all the time.
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Personal recommendation:
They have a high level, professional teachers and great flexibility for international students.



FINAL COMMENTS

If u have time don't forget to travel a little bit. Holland is pretty small and travelling through it it's easy...Don't forget at the same time going to other neighbour countries.
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by Fang, Biochemical Engineering Colledge of Beijing United Universit, Beijing, China
Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, Independent
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I would like to more about the difference between edcation systems
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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Happened all the time.
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Personal recommendation:
Use english as more as possible, such as signal, announcement, notices etc.. because there are many international sutdents.



FINAL COMMENTS

There are many approaches thant I can access to absorb me to travle, but I would like to take part in more activities among abroad students, if there is any channel to get these information, I will join it definitely!
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by Anna, Akademia Ekonomiczna, Krakow, Poland
Business Studies, Erasmus
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I wish I had known...
- it is worth to take Birth Certificate
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Became familiar with another culture
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Happened all the time.
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Personal recommendation:
It is great place to study, but it is not easy !!!



FINAL COMMENTS

Think twice when you hate rain !!! Be prepare for direct style of Dutch people !!! Have a lot of fun !!!!!
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