University of Groningen - RUG
speciality: Economics

The economics programme has a good mix between theory and empirics. It also has a good mathematical focus and is therefore more quantitative than most. The workload may be a bit higher, but that is only when the goal is to become more prestiguous. Now, I think it aligns with the incusivity goals of the university.

I went to Groningen University in 2018-2019, for the first semester, for the Economics Bachelor’s Degree (Erasmus). And it was TERRIBLE! The worst experience. The support of the teachers or advisors, missing. Really hard to pass an exam. Was the first time that I had exams at 7 pm till 9 pm. Studying hard was not the key… Unfortunately, professors made it harder for International students, sometimes they were speaking in Nederlands in class. Really bad experience, and locals are not really willing to support neither.

Overall I’m very happy with this university. The program is extensive but not too difficult. The university also has a lot to offer with regard to sports and associations. The city is also fantastic, it is super safe and beautiful and has all the activities a student would want without it being too busy or as expensive as other Dutch cities.

I definitely feel that my degree at this university is valuable and it comes with it’s perks. But i also feel that they could improve upon student life, as the college as such offers nothing other than education. some cultural or sports events would be good once in a while.