Regular courses at the Faculty of Spatial Sciences
All courses at the Faculty of Spatial Sciences are offered in English. Many of these courses are available to visiting exchange students, although certain restrictions apply. Some courses, most commonly courses at the Master's level, have (very) restricted capacity (degree-seeking students at the Faculty of Spatial Sciences are prioritized); some courses have entry requirements. Always, students should be able to take courses in their regular format, including the regular exam dates/times in Groningen. Courses taught at the MSc (Master’s) level are only available for students that can submit a photocopy of a BSc (Bachelor's) diploma.
Exchange students enrolled at other Faculties of the University of Groningen can take, in each semester, not more than 10 EC worth of courses at the Faculty of Spatial Sciences (upon approval by the International Office).
Course information, lecture dates and times and exam dates and times are subject to change. Most courses run in the teaching weeks of the semester block specified in the left column.
The course "Spatial Problems and Spatial Policies: The Dutch Experience" that is offered exclusively to visiting exchange students, as a compulsory course for exchange students, is included in the overview.
Courses for exchange students at the Faculty of Spatial Sciences
Bachelor level courses
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semester
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courses in 2026/2027 - click on the link for detailed course information (for 2025/2026) |
Credits
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Year
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1a (Aug 31, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026) |
Spatial Problems and Spatial Policies (Aug 28 - Dec 18, 2026) |
part 1,
approx.
5 EC
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Exchange students only
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10 EC
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1
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10 EC
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2
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5 EC
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1
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5 EC
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1
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5 EC
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2
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5 EC
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3
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10 EC
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2
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1b (Nov 9, 2026 - Jan 22, 2027) |
Spatial Problems and Spatial Policies (Aug 28 - Dec 18, 2026) |
Part 2, approx.
5 EC
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Exchange students only
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5 EC
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2
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5 EC
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2
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10 EC
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1
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10 EC
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2
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5 EC
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1
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5 EC
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2
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10 EC
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2
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5 EC
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2
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5 EC
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2
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2a (Feb 1, 2027 - Apr 2, 2027) |
Spatial Problems and Spatial Policies (Jan 29 - Jun 11, 2027) |
part 1, approx. 5 EC
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Exchange students only
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10 EC
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1
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5 EC
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3
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10 EC
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1
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5 EC
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1
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5 EC
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2
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5 EC
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3
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5 EC
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2
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5 EC
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3
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5 EC
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2
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2b (Apr 12, 2027 - Jun 11, 2027) |
Spatial Problems and Spatial Policies (Jan 29 - Jun 11, 2027) |
part 2, approx. 5 EC
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Exchange students only
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5 EC
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3
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10 EC
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1
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5 EC
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1
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5 EC
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2
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5 EC
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1
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Landscapes*****
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5 EC
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2
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5 EC
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2
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* (very) restricted capacity - degree-seeking students in the bachelor programmes of the Faculty of Spatial Sciences have priority rights in enrolling in these courses. Only if sufficient spots are available for exchange students, will it be possible for exchange students to enroll in these courses. This will only be clear shortly before the courses start.
** restricted capacity and entry requirements: basic understanding of Western European (and ideally Dutch) urban and regional geography, administrative structures and mobility patterns.
***including fieldwork, restricted capacity
**** restricted capacity and entry requirements: Spatial Design Atelier in 2a or familiar with usage of GIS and trained in creating posters in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign.
***** including fieldwork with group assignments and course fee, restricted capacity.
Master level courses
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semester
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courses in 2026/2027 - click on the link for detailed course information (for 2025/2026) |
Credits
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1a (Aug 31, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026) |
Spatial Problems and Spatial Policies (Aug 28 - Dec 18, 2026) |
Part 1, approx. 5 EC
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5 EC
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5 EC
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5 EC
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5 EC
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5 EC
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5 EC
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5 EC
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5 EC
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5 EC
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5 EC
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5 EC
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5 EC
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5 EC
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5 EC
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1b (Nov 9, 2026 - Jan 22, 2027) |
Spatial Problems and Spatial Policies (Aug 28 - Dec 18, 2026) |
Part 2, approx. 5 EC
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5 EC
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5 EC
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5 EC
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5 EC
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5 EC
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5 EC
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5 EC
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5 EC
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5 EC
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5 EC
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5 EC
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5 EC
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2a (Feb 1, 2027 - Apr 2, 2027) |
Spatial Problems and Spatial Policies (Jan 29 - Jun 11, 2027) |
Part 1, approx. 5 EC
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5 EC
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5 EC
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5 EC
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5 EC
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5 EC
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5 EC
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5 EC
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2b (Apr 12, 2027 - Jun 11, 2027) |
Spatial Problems and Spatial Policies (Jan 30 - Jun 12, 2026) |
Part 2, approx. 5 EC
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5 EC
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5 EC
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5 EC
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* (very) restricted capacity - courses with a limited number of participants; (specific groups of) degree-seeking students in the master programmes of the Faculty of Spatial Sciences have priority rights in enrolling in these courses. Only if sufficient spots are available for exchange students, will it be possible for exchange students to enroll in these courses. This will only be clear shortly before the courses start.
** only possible if you also take Real Estate and Land Supply in 1a
*** only possible if you also take Finance for Real Estate in 1a