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What makes us special?

What is University College Groningen?

UCG was founded in 2014 as a selective, independent Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty within the University of Groningen. Nested within one of the world’s top 100 universities, we produce a new kind of graduate that is able to respond to the complex, interdisciplinary problems of the 21st century.

Our Liberal Arts and Sciences programme is in the heart of a city renowned for its nightlife and live music scene. And while we all know that the bars never close here, Groningen is more importantly known as a world leader in green transportation, arts and cultural engagement, scientific exploration, and social innovation.


What makes UCG so special?


Here are some features that make UCG one of a kind!

What makes UCG unique
What makes UCG unique

Our features explained:

  1. Project-based learning:
    We offer interdisciplinary project work in all 3 years of the curriculum, culminating project management experience
  2. Create your own major:
    We offer freedom of choice, you are able to design your own unique major, if you wish
  3. Free to explore:
    You are free to explore a range of subjects in the 1st year (we don't require specialisation on entry)
  4. Continuous assessment:
    You will receive feedback on multiple assignments, not just one big test at the end of each course
  5. Small-scale:
    We offer small-scale, individual and interactive learning
  6. Going abroad:
    You have the possibility of going on exchange in year 3
  7. International environment:
    We have an international environment, the Class of 2024 consists for 80% out of Non-Dutch students.
  8. No. 1 student city:
    Our College is located in the vibrant, international and safe student city Groningen
  9. Guarenteed housing:
    We offer you guaranteed residential housing located in the city centre
  10. Global top 100 university:
    We are part of a Major Research university with >400 years of Academic Experience
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