Student review [#87671] for Educational Sciences
at University of Groningen - RUG

“ The University of Groningen is truly a place for innovative teaching and research in an international atmosphere. The university’s extensive facilities and wide variety of cultural, sporting and social activities help you in self-development as well as to build bridges to international understanding.”

About studying in Groningen:
I have gained skills to be an independent researcher and more importantly, I acquired writing skills, empirical research skills, critical thinking skills and presentation and dialoguing skills.

The education system of the RUG is quite different from my home country. In my country, it is more lecture-oriented and exam-oriented. Here, however, it is totally independent learning. The program is integrated with a lot of exercises, assignments, and presentations which enable the learner to be self-managed and self-dependent and innovative as well. Learning here is also guided with computer technologies.

I am very glad that I got the chance to meet both Dutch and international students. I shared most relevant experiences with them. The programs of the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) are unforgettable. It is the place for cultural and international exchange.

Without exaggeration, the Dutch people are so sociable, open-minded and honest. It is clear that the Dutch people are always busy. But, they devote their time to help newcomers by giving information on what they need.

The University of Groningen is truly a place for innovative teaching and research in an international atmosphere. The university’s extensive facilities and wide variety of cultural, sporting and social activities and programs help you in self-development as well as to build bridges to international understanding.”
I strongly recommend the UG as a home for internationals with dedicated professors and center of excellence.