A distinguishing feature of the University of Groningen is that its buildings are dispersed: From the historic city centre to its modern outskirts. This university is not located in one campus, like many other universities. Most faculties have a building of their own.
City centre
The heart of the university is the grand Academy building (in Dutch: Academiegebouw), which is in the centre of the historic city. In its attractive auditorium official ceremonies take place: e.g. orations, defences of doctoral theses and the inauguration of the new academic year. In its faculty chambers students who have finished their studies receive their degree certificate. The Academy Building also contains large and small lecture rooms. Opposite the old Academiegebouw the modern University Libraryis located. The eighteenth-century building at the Oude Boteringestraat 44 accommodates the University Board. The nearby Harmonie complex accommodates two faculties: the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Arts.
On the edge of the city centre
On the east side of the inner city you will find the University Medical Center Groningen, which encloses various medical sciences. Close to the Northern Park (in Dutch: Noorderplantsoen), in the area where once the first Botanical Gardens in Groningen were located, you will find the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences.
