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During Your Studies

At FSE, we have various ways to build your career while you study.

  • Research & in-company projects
  • Professional network meet & greets
  • High Tech events
  • Company visits in the region
  • Startup challenges

Research & In-company Projects

While studying at FSE, you will work on a real-world problems in course assignments and research projects. Think of:

  • Semicon assignments for ASML
  • Working on smarter industries at NTS
  • Innovating energy systems at the Energy and Sustainability Research Institute Groningen (ESRIG).

This way, you get hands-on experience and work on real cases at the frontiers of knowledge, all the while building your professional network.

Professional network meet & greets

At our Faculty, we host events where we invite companies to present on the problems they work on. You will think along and discuss opportunities for collaborations, such as internships or in-company research projects.

Furthermore, we go on safaris to visit companies in the region. This way, you get to know the High Tech ecosystem of the Netherlands and the major players operating in this field.

Career events

Beta business days: the biggest career event for bèta students in Groningen! It consists of two days filled with activities all aimed at connecting students with companies through networking and recruitment.

Semicon Day

Last modified:03 February 2026 3.01 p.m.