Study abroad

• What are the opportunities to study abroad?
• What courses can I take abroad?
• Can I go abroad as a free mover and how do I do that?
• Where can I find the academic calendar of a partner university?
• What is the difference between RUG-wide places and faculty places?
• How can I learn from Groningen students who have studied at a university abroad before me?
• When can I go abroad?
• Can I study abroad during my Master study?
• What do the terms EQUIS and AACSB accredited mean?

• Is a study abroad period compulsory?

For the bachelor E&BE - specialization IE&B and for the bachelor IB, a study abroad period of one semester is a compulsory part of the third year. It is not compulsory for other programmes.

• Will my studies suffer delay when I spend a semester studying abroad although it is not a compulsory part of my programme?

If you can replace the compulsory course in your FEB programme with courses taken abroad, the chances of delay are small. If the courses taken abroad are additional courses, you will inevitably suffer delay. You will have to take the missed FEB courses later in your studies.

• I need to take a language test, but my studies include English courses. Is that not enough?
• Is my (Dutch) VWO diploma sufficient for Spanish, German or French?
• What is an "expression of approval" (adhesiebetuiging) and where can I get one?

This is a letter written by you stating where you are going, why you are going there and during which period. You can have this letter signed at the Student Support Desk and attach it to your GUF application.

• What are the requirements to study abroad?
• How do I apply for a study abroad period?
• When do I have to apply for study abroad?
• Where can I get a letter of recommendation?

You can get a letter of recommendation from your program director. If he or she is not available, you can ask your study advisor or the exchange office.

• Where can I take a language test?
• What happens if I don't pass 30 ECTS during my study abroad?

In case you return from your study abroad with less than 30 ECTS, you will have to contact your programme coordinator about what to do next. The solution to this may differ per programme.

• If I want to do an internship or graduation project abroad, do I qualify for a scholarship?
• What are the GUF criteria to qualify for a grant?
• Do I qualify for a scholarship when I go abroad?
• What is Erasmus Mundus ECW - can I take part in it?

This program is mainly for students from less developed countries. They can get a scholarship from the EU to take part in the exchange program. You can contact ISD for more information.

• How can I fill in my Learning Agreement if I cannot find enough information about courses?
• What about my (Dutch) student grant when I'm abroad?
• Do I have to hand in my (Dutch) student travel card when I go abroad?
• Do I have to apply for a visa or residence permit for the country I'm going to?
• What insurance do I need when I'm abroad?