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Based on 7 student reviews

Erasmus & Exchange at University of Groningen

7 exchange students went to University of Groningen in Groningen and rated the experience 8.6/10. Here is what they said about classes, housing and student life.

How students rate RUG

Average scores from the 7 students who reviewed their exchange at University of Groningen.

  • Overall experience8.6/10
  • University life4.6/10
  • Social life4.6/10
  • Housing3.7/10
  • Travel4.1/10

Classes & academics at RUG

In their own words — what students said about classes and academic life at RUG:

arts campus is really nice in the center of the city i don't know much about the science one which is not in the center

Noémie · Fall 2025

Green campus with food court Registration takes time I would choose again this Up

Solène · Full year 2024

Courses students took

  • Didn’t have the choice of my courses
  • Integrated bioarchaeology
  • Really interesting classes

Where exchange students at RUG live

How the 7 students who went to RUG lived during their exchange:

  • Coliving or shared flat43%

    3 students

  • Student residence43%

    3 students

  • Private apartment14%

    1 students

Living in Groningen

Your exchange at RUG happens in Groningen — the full guide covers budget, neighbourhoods, transport and how to meet the other exchange students before you land.

Student reviews of RUG

Written by exchange students who went to RUG.

  • Noémie8/10

    Fall 2025

    arts campus is really nice in the center of the city i don't know much about the science one which is not in the center

  • Solène7/10

    Full year 2024

    Green campus with food court Registration takes time I would choose again this Up

  • Martin8/10

    Other 2024

    The campus is huge, so take advance before each courses to find the class room

Questions about exchange at RUG

Is University of Groningen good for exchange students?
The 7 exchange students who reviewed University of Groningen on Studcasa rated their experience 8.6/10 overall, with university life at 4.6/10. Their reviews cover 2024 to 2026.
Where do exchange students at RUG live?
The most common choice among the 7 students who answered was Coliving or shared flat (43%). The Groningen housing breakdown has areas and real prices.
How do I meet other exchange students going to University of Groningen?
Studcasa runs a free WhatsApp community for exchange students in Groningen: find the city, join the group, and you already know people before you land. Browsing is free and needs no signup.

Where this data comes from

Every number and quote on this page comes from the 7 reviews exchange students left on Studcasa after their exchange at University of Groningen, between 2024 and 2026. Nothing is estimated and nothing is generated.

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