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