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FAQ

How can I apply as an exchange  student?
To apply as an exchange student you will need to complete an application form and return this to the International Office by the deadline. Application materials and details can be found with 'how to apply".

What language skills will I need?
If you are a non-native English speaker you need to have a good passive and active proficiency in English. You are not required to submit a TOEFL or IELTS. However, if a student’s knowledge of English appears to be insufficient, the Faculty of Law of the University of Groningen reserves the right not to admit this student to the courses and the examinations. Please look at the requirements.

Where do I find course information?
To find information about individual courses such as credit load, course start and content, please refer to our course information.

How many credits do I need per semester?
A full study load for one semester is 30 ECTS. The university expects exchange and guest students to take a full load.

What is the academic calendar like?
The academic year at UG is divided is divided into 2 semesters which are divided into 4 teaching blocks. Each teaching block consists of 7 or 8 lecture weeks, immediately followed by 3 weeks of exams. The examination period at the end of teaching block 4 will have 4 exam weeks. For further information and the exact start and end dates of the semesters, please refer to our academic calendar.Will I receive a Transcript of Records?
At the end of the student’s study period in Groningen the student can hand in an online form on which the student must indicate the courses and exams that were taken. After the student has submitted this online form, all the student’s results will be checked and when all results are available, the official transcript of records will be made. The transcript will be sent to your home university (original document).

How can I arrange my residence permit?

The Law Faculty will provide students with detailed information and instructions on the entry visa and residence permit application procedures, and whether they need to apply for an entry visa or a residence permit.

What is the difference between an MVV, a residence permit and a visa?
A (tourist) visa you will need when you stay in the Netherlands for less than three months. The MVV is needed when you stay longer than three months and is an entrance visa. It is a prerequisite for the residence permit.

How can I find accommodation?
The University does not have a campus! After nomination you will also receive further instructions on the exact housing procedure. To book accommodation, international students can make use of the Student Housing organization called SSH. All general information about SSH procedures, house rules, bank details etc. can be found on the SSH website www.sshxl.nl/en

What will happen if I decide to decline my housing offer?
As a general rule, each student is offered an housing option two times. If you decline both offers, you take on the responsibility of finding housing on your own.

What about health insurance?
Health insurance can be arranged through the University of Groningen. This health insurance will cover all necessary things, which are required for your residence permit. It costs about € 40 a month and if you indicate that you would like to arrange this through the University, this will be done the very moment you arrive here.

You can also apply online yourself just before arrival. This way your travel to Groningen might also be insured. More information about health insurance

How much will the living costs be?
An estimation of the living costs can be found here.

Can I get a part-time job in Groningen?
Part-time jobs are very hard to find in Groningen, especially when you do not speak Dutch. Most of the students try to find jobs here, but do not succeed. Please keep this in mind while calculating your financial situation. Besides this, the Aliens Police does not allow students from abroad to work more than ten hours a week with a student Residence Permit. Breaking this rule will cost you your residence permit.

Laatst gewijzigd:05 december 2023 15:02