University of Groningen Summer Schools

The University of Groningen was founded in 1614. The city of Groningen is a safe city where students will feel comfortable and will easily find their way around. The many options available in the fields of sports, culture and entertainment are surprisingly diverse and will make students feel right at home.

According to a 2013 Report by U21 (Universitas 21), The Netherlands ranks among the Top 10 of countries worldwide when it comes to educational systems. Students and researchers from all over the world come to Groningen to expand their own boundaries as well as those of academia.

The University of Groningen greatly values strong links between research and education. Students are involved in current research, and the Honours College and the wide range of Research Master’s degree programmes gives them the opportunity to develop their research skills. The University of Groningen aims to stimulate a broad education.

The University of Groningen is among the European top in the field of academic research. We are successful because we apply fundamental academic research in an innovative way when dealing with social and individual problems.University of Groningen lecturers actively involve their students in their research. This way, both parties are stimulated to continue to push their boundaries.

In addition, the University participates in national and international research programmes, and many Groningen-based researchers collaborate with colleagues from all over the world on a daily basis.

The University of Groningen wants to offer its students the best possible facilities to prepare and develop their careers.