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4.12 / 5 based on 399 reviews
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Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
you have your own space and you can interact with other international students
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Personal comments
I lived in basaltflat which was a building full o appartments where almost 150 international students lived. It was pretty good because it had all the advantages of a residence but you had your own privacy, although it was quite expensive for the location (20 minutes by bike from the city center
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“international business”
Sofia D
Austria, Undergraduate
Business Studies, 2021
OverallMy degree focuses on International business prepares us for a management position in an international environment. We work with students from all over the world and the entire program is taught in English. Our courses aim to give us a multicultural prospective, such as how to deal with different cultures for business relations. Also, International Business at my university is an internationally accredited programme, ensuring a high-quality education that meets both the AACSB and EQUIS standards, which only one percent of universities reach worldwide.
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Pros
it is a great program, that allows students to develop a broad international mindset and problem solving skills. It really focuses on continuously challenge the theory, ask questions and be critical.
Cons
It tries to teach a lot but sometimes some courses should be tough more in depth
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Overall
I wish I had known...
It's quite cold there in the winter because the weather is so humid.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
The university is good. The Dutch Studies courses are in English and they are easy and you get credits of them easily. The professors don't demand very much from the foreign students.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Groningen is a nice but not astonishingly beautiful town. The university is ok and the system works smoothly. Go there if you want to get familiar with the Dutch society and the kannabis and if you want to get study credits easily.
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“Empowering creative and critical thinking”
Erandi G
Netherlands, Graduate
Humanities, 2020
Overall
The University of Groningen encourages students to think critically and to come up with their own ideas concerning the readings and lectures which promotes dynamic discussions and an inclusive method of teaching where students and professors share their knowledge and experience. Courses are fair and demanding since professors do their best to provide updated information and to cater to student's needs. Our opinion is taken into consideration and highly regarded through continuous course reviews and also during in-class feedback. Overall an excellent university that encourages students to be independent and creative thinkers.
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Pros
Offers very interdisciplinary programs and a multicultural student and staff ppopulation
Cons
Too much focus on research
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Teresa A
Expenses
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I didn't need the telephone because I used the e-mail to communicate with the university and facebook with the other students. The housing was more expensive because I live with my family at home and I don't need to pay anything. I travelled more during the Erasmus because I was in the middle of Europe, near from many interestng places that I wanted to visit.
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Travel, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Overall, Food:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
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“Best university in the Netherlands”
Roxana M
Romania, Graduate
Law, International, 2020
Overall
The University of Groningen felt like a home for the entire year and a half while I was a Law master student there. The staff was very helpful, always ready to hear me.
The university has great facilities, the building itself is very beautiful, giving an old castle vibe right from the middle of the city center of Groningen.
The teachers were very prepared in their fields, while also being very friendly and approachable. They organized moot court and projects with real lawyers as clients so that we will have an insight into the public international law work field.
Overall, studying Public International Law at RUG was the best choice for me!
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Pros
high quality education, possibilities to study abroad
Cons
nothing
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