Services and support

• Intakes
• Follow-ups
• Individual support with job applications
• Career workshops
• Workshops on the workings of Dutch academia
• Mailings about events and trainings

Once you are registered with us, we will invite you to join our DCS LInkedIn group. In this group, we post events, vacancies and other relevant information for DCS partners.

If you want to enhance your chances of finding employment in the northern region and connect to locals, learning Dutch is imperative. At Dual Career Support (DCS), we underline the importance of working on your Dutch proficiency.

Why learn Dutch?

• Job opportunities: to increase your chances of finding employment by learning the Dutch language, a minimum level of C1 is advised.
• Making social connections: learning Dutch will make it much easier to make friends and become engaged in Dutch activities and culture.
• Feeling at home: learning the language of your new home country will give you a unique insight to its social practices, traditions and culture.
  

Levels and options

A good way to start practicing Dutch at your own time and pace is engaging in the free online course Introduction to Dutch on the UG Language Center website. You can also start by enrolling in one of the Dutch language courses of the UG Language Center.

Overview of Dutch language courses

• Dutch courses Language Centre UG
• Via the IWCN you can register for Dutch classes. IWCN also has a Dutch conversation group called Let’s talk Dutch.
• The Forum Groningen offers language classes in small groups. They also have a Language Cafe where you can practice your Dutch.
• The Dutch Language School for Adults offers Dutch courses to parents of students at the International School.
• Forum Groningen
• Free Online Introduction to Dutch

• DCS partners are eligible for a one-time 10% discount on a Dutch language course offered by the UG Language Centre. Contact DCS for your personal discount voucher.
• A free one-year membership of the Forum Library. Send an email with the subject ‘Free Forum Library Membership’ to DCS and attach a scan of your ID.
• Reduced first year membership of the UG Sports Association (SPR) Applications can be made via the form on the SPR website.
• Book a free life coaching session with our vitality coach Linda van den Bovenkamp.

• HR Information Desk: For questions about the University and practical matters, please contact the HR Information Desk.
• Immigration Service Desk (ISD): Support in matters concerning visas, residence permits, etc.

• International Welcome Center North (IWCN): support in dealing with practical formalities and information on living and working in the Netherlands.
• Make it in the North (MiitN): Career platform that offers events, workshops and individual career support.
• Government of the Netherlands: Information on immigration to the Netherlands.
• VisitGroningen.nl: Tourist information about the city and province.
• The Northern Times: The latest news from Groningen, Drenthe and Friesland in English.
• Here and Now: Overview of recreational and cultural activities in the northern provinces in English.