Studying abroad

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Introduction

There are many reasons for spending time studying abroad [PDF], among them strengthening your position in the labour market, increasing your career chances, refining your social and cultural skills, following modules not offered in the Netherlands, and so on. You will also find that, as indicated on this website, companies give preferences to employers/students who have studied abroad.

As the student exchange takes place in the third year of your bachelor programme, there is a direct effect on the courses you are allowed to study abroad. Students will be required to follow modules related to their chosen discipline. You will need to fill out a Learning Agreement prior to your study abroad that indicates the subjects you have chosen, which must then be approved by your programme director.

Existing exchange programmes

The Faculty of Economics and Business has many agreements with various universities within Europe (Erasmus) and worldwide (Marco Polo). Such cooperation agreements imply that the exchanges are reciprocal. Advantages are:

you do not pay tuition fees to the host university but to the University of Groningen (you remain registered at the University of Groningen)
you will continue to receive your student grant (if you are eligible for it)
the credits obtained abroad will count in your studies if your programme director approves the courses
you could possibly receive a special grant to help you finance additional costs

On November 17th, we had our study abroad fair. During the information sessions, [PDF]we provided more information about deadlines, selection criteria, language requirements, etc., which a student should know in order to study abroad. Along with the general information, we also provided more detailed information about Europe [PDF], Asia [PDF](Oceania and S.Africa) and North and South America [PDF].