Studying in Groningen

Groningen is the largest city in the northern Netherlands and one of Europe’s quintessential student towns, with one of the youngest populations of any Dutch city. It pairs a top-ranked university with a compact, bike-dominated centre and the most affordable living of the major Dutch student cities.

Universities and major institutes

• University of Groningen
• Hanze University of Applied Sciences

Cost of living

Groningen is the most affordable of the major Dutch student cities, though housing is still in demand. A room typically runs €400–€700 per month, with a famously bike-friendly, walkable centre.

Neighbourhoods for students

• Binnenstad (Old Town) — central and lively, where most students want to be.
• Schildersbuurt — popular student area near the centre.
• Korrewegwijk — affordable and well-connected.
• Zernike campus area — university and applied-sciences campus to the north.

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