University of Groningen, Faculty of Arts
University’s presentation
The Faculty of Arts
At the Faculty of Arts you can meet fellow students from all over the world and get inspired. We welcome around the 300 exchange students from over 200 partner universities each academic year and have a wide range of modules taught in English, open to exchange students, in various fields of study, like Literature, Communication and International Relations.
Why Groningen?
The city of Groningen is also an attractive destination to spend your exchange period. It has a friendly and vibrant atmosphere and is located in the heart of Europe.
Some facts about Groningen:
- Groningen is the youngest city in the Netherlands: the average age is 36
- Groningen is the biggest city of the Northern Netherlands, but still small enough that everything is within walking or cycling distance
- Groningen is one of the most highly educated cities in the Netherlands
Address
Visiting address:
Harmonie Building
Office for Student Affairs
Oude Kijk in 't Jatstraat 26
9712 EK Groningen
Building 1311- first floor, red desk
Postal address:
University of Groningen, Faculty of Arts
Office for Student Affairs
PO Box 716
9700 AS Groningen, The Netherlands
Fields of Education
- Arts and Humanities
- History
Contact person for the incoming exchange students
Sigrid Hasper, Emma van Sloten
Do you have a Buddy system?
No
Academic Calendar (file)
Number of students in the institution
>5000
Proportion of international students
300 exchange students
Main language of instruction for the courses open to international students
English
Level required
- B2
- C1
Official certification
Official certification asked
Other languages of instruction
Dutch
Level required for the other languages
- C1
Official certification for the other languages
Official certification asked
Catalogue of courses taught in English
Information about Online Courses & Distance Learning
We don't offer online courses or distance learning.
Linguistic support
No, we don't.
Equivalence of university credits
We use ECTS.
Additional fees
No
Services available on the campus
The Faculty of Arts is not located at a campus. The main buildings are located in the city center, so everything one might need (shops, restaurants, library, cinema, etc.) is close.
Specific support or facilities for students with disabilities or ALD
On-campus accommodation solutions?
No