The ISD is located at the Academy Building, the university's main building. The staff of the International Service Desk (ISD) is specialized in Dutch immigration law. Hence, it is responsible for the visa and residence permit applications of all prospective and current international students, PhD students, guest researchers and staff of the University of Groningen.
Moreover, the ISD assists and informs all international guests of the university on matters relating to studying and working at the University of Groningen. The ISD provides practical information about insurances, medical care, housing, university facilities, or any other aspect of daily life.
For your questions, please use the following search table:
Postal address
International Service Desk
University of Groningen
PO Box 72, 9700 AB Groningen, The Netherlands
Tel +31 (0)50 363 8181
Fax +31 (0)50 363 7100
E-mail: isd@rug.nl
Visiting address
International Service Desk
Broerstraat 5
Academy Building, 1st floor, room 133a
Opening hours
Monday-Friday from 12 to 4 p.m.
Route to Academiegebouw (Academy Building)
