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Student Life
The International Handbook

You got accepted!
Now what?

Moving to the Netherlands is exciting but bureaucratic. We have mapped out everything you need to do, from finding a room to getting your BSN.

How to use this guide

1
Before You Arrive

Focus on Housing and Scams. This is the hardest part. Start 4-6 months early.

2
First Week

Read the Essentials and Daily Life. Get your bike, bank account, and BSN sorted.

3
Settling In

Dive into Social Life, Career, and Exploring once you have unpacked.

Phase 1: The Move

Housing Guide

The hardest challenge. Strategies to beat the competition, where to look, and templates to message landlords.

Start Search

Avoid Scams

International students are targets. Learn the red flags (“I am abroad“, Western Union) and how to verify landlords.

Safety Check

The Paperwork

Registration, BSN, DigiD, and Bank Accounts. The boring but mandatory steps to exist legally in NL.

Get Checklist

Phase 2: Life in Groningen

Daily Life

Bikes, supermarkets, and surviving the rain.

Read Guide

Academic

Grading systems (1-10), ECTS, and the BSA.

Read Guide

Social & Night

Associations, KEI-week, and the Grote Markt.

Read Guide

Student Deals

Discounts on banks, bikes, and essentials.

View Deals

Phase 3: Growth

Work & Career

Finding a part-time job, internships, and understanding work permits for Non-EU students.

Exploring

Travel guide for the weekends. Visit the islands (Schiermonnikoog), ancient forts, and hidden city spots.

Fresh Content

The Blog

Specific deep-dives, student stories, and latest news about Groningen. Updated weekly by our team.

Read Blog Articles