Groningen

Groningen is a real student city! With around 202.000 inhabitants, more than 60.000 are students. This makes Groningen a lively, young city with many opportunities for students. From cafes, terraces and cozy bars to beautiful sights: Groningen has it all. As you can expect, many activities in this beautiful city are organized for- and by students.

The majority of the 60.000 students study at one of the two large educational institutions in Groningen: these are the University of Groningen and the Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen. The University of Groningen (UG) is an internationally oriented university, and quality has been its core value for over 400 years. As a result, it ranks in the top 100 best universities in the world. With 32.000 students and 5.800 employees from the Netherlands and abroad, the UG is a popular organization. The Hanze University Groningen (HG) is a knowledge institution for applied research. With 30.000 students and 3.300 employees, it has also become an incredibly large institution. In 2020, the Hanze University of Applied Sciences already celebrated its 222nd birthday. In conclusion, Groningen is the best place to start your student life!