Meet our current International Alumni Ambassadors. Representing 16 countries across multiple continents, these RUG alumni are ever ready to meet and share their experiences in Groningen with anyone: from prospective students to alumni and from businesses to universities. They aim to bridge the gap between their home countries and their alma mater. Read their testimonials below or get in touch by:

• Joining the facebook group:
  University of Groningen: Prospective Students meet Ambassadors
• Sending a request to the international alumni office
  

Check the other years' international ambassadors' testimonials as well. Are you graduating soon and would like to become an ambassador yourself?

Argentina

Mariana Astrid Miglino:

"High standard courses, directed by passionate professors."

Austria

Lydia Walter:

" I got to learn from and live with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and interests."

Claudia Hagspiel :

"Alongside a wide-range of high-quality programs the University offers, Groningen is one of the best student cities in The Netherlands."

Bulgaria

Zlatka Koleva:

"I would like to inform prospective students about my second home."

Roumiana Kamenova:

" Almost everyone speaks English and not knowing the local language is not a big issue."

China

Jiewei Geng:

" The AACSB accreditation ranks the Faculty of Economics and Business among the best 5% of business schools in the world."

Y e Hanfeng :

"University of Groningen has a rich in history and has been providing students with a quality education for 400 years."

Georgia

Salome Janelidze:

"RUG alumni are equipped with all the necessary skills to succeed in a competitive job market."

Germany

Wiebke Behne:

"The professors are engaging and everything is well-organized."

Elisa Herbert:

"With its charming atmosphere, Groningen gives you a warm welcome."

Lukas Wiese:

"The RUG encourages you to apply knowledge and skills in an actual working environment."

Ghana

Amisah Bakuri:

"Great University, Great Location, Wonderful people!"

India

Kumar Sourav Das:

"Excellent academic infrastructure and a truly multi-cultural environment."

Harshad Kulkarni:

"Groningen exposed me to a healthy and conductive atmosphere for learning."

Indonesia

Amelia Sarinastiti:

"I could feel that I was in a great working environment, where people exchanged brilliant thoughts and ideas."

Octavia Hatagalung:

"The ambience of the city is so peaceful. People are so open and kind."

Italy

Jonathan Tavella:

"I chose Groningen because I was searching for an internationally oriented Master, and that is exactly what I found."

Mexico

Alejandra Hernández Segura:

"The quality of education is definitely worth the effort!"

Romania

Diana Maria Gavra:

"Groningen is modern, full of life, culture and a lot of activities and events for students."

Slovakia

Robert Lelkes:

"RUG offers a great experience for your study: the organization of the university, courses, research and other activities."

UK

William Pitz:

"Associations such as ESN and each study’s own study association, offer vast amounts of activities for everyone."

USA

Gloria Chan:

"Groningen is the city where the world meets."