Working and Living in the City of Groningen
Groningen is one
of the oldest university cities in the Netherlands with a student population of
40,000 divided equally between the University of Groningen and the professional
colleges within the Hanzehogeschool system.
The City and
province put a high premium on technology development and commercialization as
witnessed by the excellent science park and incubator facilities within its
boarders.
Lively open
markets take place on the Grote Markt (great market) and Vismarkt (fish market)
in the center of the city and Groningen offers a wide selection of shopping,
restaurants, and night life to choose from. The Stadspark, Hoornse Plas, and
Noorderplantsoen offer enjoyable green space within the city, and a short
bicycle ride out of the city will delight your senses with the Dutch
countryside.
Some useful links
to help you to become acquainted with Groningen, can be found below.
City
of Groningen - The official web site of the city government welcomes you
and provides a wealth of information.
University of Groningen
- The University's
mission statement and a description of
its faculties and networks are provided.
Useful
information about studying in Groningen - Compiled by the University of
Groningen.
Conventions and meetings in the North of the Netherlands - Compiled by the
Groningen Congresbureau
