Studying at the University of Groningen (UG)

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University of Groningen (home to the Osaka University European Center for Academic Initiatives)

Established in 1614, the University of Groningen (UG) allows visitors to feel the history and tradition of the Netherlands, a nation that has thrived on the world stage. What’s more, the university also provides a sense of freshness through its dynamic approaches to tackling global issues such as environmental problems. The European Center for Academic Initiatives, one of Osaka University’s four overseas centers, is located at the University of Groningen, providing detailed support through close cooperation between faculty and staff from the two universities.

To study at UG, there are two types of study programs available:

Osaka University Student Exchange Program
University of Groningen Short Study Program

1) Osaka University Student Exchange Program

Since OU has concluded an inter-university exchange agreement with UG, OU regular students can take classes and/or perform research overseas via the exchange program.

Reference
The procedures and schedule for studying at UG (as of June 2024)

(Note: There may be changes applied to the next year’s schedule.)

For example, those who wish to study abroad from the fall semester (September ~ January) of AY2025 need to apply by the September 2024 deadline regardless of the duration of your study program: fall semester course or full-year course.
Those who wish to study abroad during the spring semester of AY2026 (February ~ July) also need to apply by the September 2024 deadline.

Additional recruiting will take place only when there is an opening and it is only for the spring semester (February ~ July) of AY2026.

RECRUITING	JUNE 2024	SEPTEMBER 2024	January 2025	・・・	・・・	PROGRAM PERIOD
	Recruiting begins	Recruiting deadline	Successful applicants selected by OU	Application to UG/Screening	Participants selected	Fall Semester AY2025 Spring Semester AY2026

Additional Recruiting	MArch 2025	May 2025	August 2025	・・・	・・・	PROGRAM PERIOD
Conducted only when slots are available following recruiting	Application begins	Recruiting deadline	Successful applicants selected by OU	Application to UG/Screening	Participants selected	Spring Semester AY2026 only

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Courses recommended by the Marketing, Recruitment & International Relations Manager

Ms. Amaranta Luna Arteaga (Marketing, Recruitment & International Relations Manager at Campus Fryslân) recommends the following courses at the Campus Fryslân. The faculty is known for its unique education programs and distinctive curriculums and takes comprehensive approaches across different academic areas so that students can acquire problem solving skills from social, cultural, and economic perspectives. The campus also provides a learning environment focusing on diversity and international mindedness and is known as a place where international students and researchers get together.

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2) University of Groningen Short Study Program

This program aims to enhance comprehensive development of English presentation, communication, and writing skills, as well as to deepen the understanding of how people in the Netherlands build relationships with those from other cultures and their efforts to solve global issues. OU students can participate in this study program during their spring holiday.