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About us Working at the University of Groningen Dual Career Support

Services and support

At DCS, we offer career advice and general support for registered DCS partners. Our services include:

Individual support

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

DCS LinkedIn Group

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.

Learning Dutch

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

Reductions on memberships and courses

  • 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.

Practical matters within the UG

Services and information outside of UG

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