Why study in Groningen?

Groningen is a lively student-city with around 50,000 (international) students. It’s no wonder then that the city’s slogan is “Nothing tops Groningen” (in Dutch: “Er gaat niets boven Groningen”).

The average age of Groningers is 36. This makes our city the youngest in the Netherlands, as the average age is 41.

Around 60,000 students live in Groningen, a quarter of all inhabitants are students. This creates a cosy atmosphere in the city: everywhere you go there are fellow students.  In Groningen, everything is within cycling distance and there are always people you know nearby.

Our university buildings are situated all around Groningen and the city’s surroundings. Our 11 faculties are based in 150 different buildings around the city. Depending on your studies, you might have class at the Grote Markt or near the Noorderplatsoen. Our students live all over the entire city as well. #TheCityIsOurCampus

Groningen is a cultural town. The city organises unique festivals like Noorderzon and music festival Eurosonic Noorderslag. The 85-year-old University Museum and the modern Groninger museum offer free entrance for students. The city theatre (“stadschouwburg”) has existed for more than 130 years and is considered one of the best theatres in the Netherlands. For those who love culture, there’s always something to do in Groningen where theatre, film, music and the arts are concerned.

A lot of students are active in student associations outside of their studies. Groningen has something for everyone, ranging from sports associations to political-, cultural- and study associations. These student associations are a lot of fun and give you experiences you’ll remember your entire life.