University of Groningen Student Blog

Are you ready to apply to one of our selective programmes (Numerus Fixus) but could use some help with your application? Anna is here to provide you with all the information you need to prepare before the application deadline on 15 January 2022.

If you're moving to the Netherlands for the first time, you might know that it is mandatory to take out some form of health insurance. There are quite a few options when it comes to coverage for different types of students. Luc has compiled a short guide on which kinds of healthcare insurance you might need during your studies. Take a look!

We asked our followers on Instagram to leave us their best study tips for students during the exam season. Luc compiled a few of them in this blog to help you kickstart your studying. To find out what they are, read the blog!

What's more Dutch than cheese, tulips and clogs? Biking! It is such a big part of our daily lives, and it is a good idea to know the most about biking culture in the Netherlands that you can! Take a look at Luc's tips to find out more.

If you're a new student at the UG, or an existing one, who'd like to know about the resources available to you at the UG - this is the blog for you! Luc shares some of the most important resources that you should use during your studies.

Are you a new student at the UG? This blog might be helpful to you! Here are some tips and tricks about how to maximise your student life at the UG!

If you are expecting to see giants dancing in tulip fields wearing clogs and eating tons of cheese - you might get a shock when you come to the Netherlands and realise some of these myths are, well... myths. Take a look at these 5 Myths about the Netherlands. 

Confused about the immigration and visa procedures that apply to you? Check out Ariana's guide, and find out more about the process, the required documents, and more!

In this blog, Asmo collected 4 useful tips based on his own experiences that you should consider following when living with roommates.