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economics and business economics in groningen this brochure contains information about the bachelor programme there are separate brochures providing details about the master programmes visit www.rug.nl/masters contents economics and business economics in groningen 1 1 1 1 2 2 economics is important it is a valuable tool in addressing topics such as the environment the world banking crisis health care and international business students who study economics and business economics can become experts in these and many other global issues reasons to study economics and business economics what are the consequences of a world wide credit crisis can we do anything about them why would dutch firms open subsidiaries in china these are the kinds of challenges that are faced by entrepreneurs and business managers at all levels and over the life of the firm the way they solve them has important implications for themselves and their firms and in the end for other firms local national and international economies and society at large the current global economic crisis has underscored the need for efficient equitable and reliable ways of handling complex economic relationships firms large and small national and international governments and private and public sector organisations all need carefully thought-through answers to pressing issues and those answers must be logically and clearly expressed if you choose the three-year economics and business economics bachelor s degree programme at the university of groningen you will see how policy makers and business experts attempt to stimulate economic and corporate activity and at the same time try to mitigate potentially negative impacts on the environment for example this programme will give you the theoretical tools and the analytical skills needed to address complex and sometimes controversial issues the programme is entirely in english during the first year all students take the same courses at the end of year one you will decide whether you will specialise in economics or international economics and business economics specialisation those with a particular interest in social and economic problems can opt for the specialisation economics economists look at economic data make sense of them and explain their implications to others it might be said that economics is a way of thinking of looking at the world and approaching economic problems and as such the number of applications is almost limitless international economics and business specialisation the world has become more and more integrated but firms still have to deal with stakeholders with diverse social norms and expectations handle sometimes conflicting regulations cope with different legal systems and balance multiple currencies the international economics and business specialisation gives you the tools to understand and potentially influence the behaviour of international firms intergovernmental organisations and nongovernmental agencies in a global business environment it includes analyses of how the international economic environment affects the strategies of firms and other international actors the degree programme in groningen the academic staff actively carries out research and has many theoretical and empirical publications to its credit their collective knowledge awareness of advances in the field and know-how are reflected in what reasons to study economics and business economics economics specialisation international economics and business specialisation the degree programme in groningen facilities about groningen the content of the degree programme 6 7 9 10 13 the dutch education system propaedeutic phase post-propaedeutic phase master s phase study abroad student life 14 14 introduction and student associations study supervision after graduating 16 another way to do it admission 18 tuition fees information and enrolment 19 20 information addresses the building of the faculty of economics and business left no rights whatsoever may be derived from the contents of this brochure 1

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economics and business economics in groningen economics and business economics in groningen they bring to the classroom and in their mentoring their business and institutional contacts worldwide open doors to internships and exchange programmes the costs of which are often covered in part by the university or by grants that we can help you to obtain facilities surroundings are important our buildings are modern comfortable and well equipped the central library of the university has a core collection for each discipline we also have our own library with an extensive ­ and always growing ­ economics and business collection plenty of study spaces meeting rooms and even a plaza café for short breaks there is free wireless access throughout the complex so you can go on the internet read and send email and check for updates on the student intranet home page with links to just about all programme-relevant information about groningen student life in groningen doesn t need much of an introduction groningen is known for being a fun and vibrant student city it is large and interesting enough for you to enjoy yourself yet still small and pleasant enough for you to feel at home roughly one out of every six people living in groningen is a student the nightlife and the cultural sporting and recreational opportunities are excellent as you will soon discover eveline fokkema 19 first year student in economics and business economics `i considered other universities but chose groningen after attending an information day spending a little time with some senior students gave me a feel for what it would be like to be one myself i liked the atmosphere on campus and in the city as well now i m here and really busy i go to classes and study of course since i m away from home i also have household chores but i manage to earn a little money bookkeeping also to speed skate and play tennis from time to time and to go out with friends i like business and enjoy studying finance and economics but it s too early to say what i ll do after i graduate that s one reason why i chose this programme the way it s structured gives me a chance to look at several options before settling on one area i m really looking forward to my third year and going abroad if it works out i ll be in california for a semester several options before settling www www.rug.nl/feb/streetview www.rug.nl/feb/bscecobe more about the course of study www.rug.nl/feb/studiekiezers information for dutch prospective students www.feb-international.com made by our international students www.rug.nl/honours honours college university of groningen www.rug.nl/feb/honours honours programme economics and business the batavia replica of the batavia a dutch east india company ship launched in 1628 the dutch have been involved in international trade for a long time the dutch east india company the voc was the first multinational corporation and the first company anywhere to issue stock and pay dividends photo jaap roskam quota on pollution is this the programme for you students who choose this programme should be interested in understanding some of the most fundamental forces that drive our world open to cultural differences and comfortable with the prospect of being abroad in a word they should be adaptable air pollution damages the atmosphere and the earth s ecosystems economists have devised something called the cap and trade approach to air pollution every country has an emissions limit those that exceed their allowance must go on the market to buy credits from others that do not thereby rewarding lower pollution because total pollution worldwide is capped everybody wins 2 3

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economics and business economics in groningen university of groningen 26.808 students altogether 573 bachelor s students in economics and business economics 5.636 first year students altogether 137 first year students in economics and business economics 3.066 students from outside the netherlands 5.565 employees 571 professors 60 bachelor s programmes 115 master s programmes 9 faculties 190 buildings 400.000 square meters of facilities 524 million euro annual budget excellence allowed our goal at the university of groningen is to make our programmes interesting and valuable for every student especially successful and motivated students are given additional opportunities to make the most of their talents the overnight but in the end your bikes are a success after a while you begin to think that maybe you should sell your bikes outside of the netherlands as well maybe customers elsewhere would be willing to pay higher prices you might want to use trade intermediaries to reach foreign buyers but you would still need to consider transportation costs and whether tariffs quotas or differences in government standards make it difficult for you to export maybe you could make bikes where the customers are rather than shipping them all the way from the netherlands should you find a partner in the new location what about the currency or currency fluctuation university has an honours college in which excellent students follow a more difficult bachelor s programme students who complete the rigorous programme successfully receive degrees with distinction this facilitates admission to certain master s programmes and of course is an asset on any cv how to sell an innovative new bike imagine that you and a partner have thought of an innovative new design for a bike now you re considering making a living as a bike maker is relatively expensive so you think that it would be best to automate the bike-making process but machines are costly too automation would be worthwhile but only at large production volumes so you try to determine how many bikes you could feasibly sell what number would be costeffective by now it s clear that start-up money would be needed you begin looking for funds and comparing the different terms and conditions of potential lenders the economics point of view in order to determine the price of the bike on the market you look at what other bikes are going for then you try to determine how much consumers might be willing to pay for your bike you want to find the optimal price point that maximises total revenues but what will it cost to produce the bikes you investigate how much has to be spent on materials and supplies it happens that where you are the unemployment rate is low and labour the international economics and business point of view you take risks and work hard it doesn t happen 4

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the content of the degree programme the content of the degree programme the bachelor s degree programme in economics and business economics consists of two phases the propaedeutic phase first year and the postpropaedeutic phase second and third years after the first year you must choose between economics or international economics and business the dutch education system studying at a university is different from going to high school an academic year has two semesters of 21 weeks each september to february and february to july we use the european credit and transfer system ects which expresses course workloads and learning outcomes in terms of credits a credit represents 2 to 30 hours of time spent reading and studying attending classes participating in small groups working on individual and team projects and the like as students are required to devote more time to some courses the number of credits per course varies it takes 180 credits to earn a bachelor s degree teaching is done with lectures tutorials and practicals it is important that students prepare ahead for lectures as all of the material cannot be covered in the time allotted for them alone lecturers focus on main points and on particularly difficult aspects of the assigned literature material is discussed in much more detail in tutorials of 1 to 20 students each students and staff discuss the readings and lectures and go over individual assignments and joint work in the tutorials practicals give students an opportunity to work together in still smaller groups on assignments and presentations usually there is at least one written exam course grades normally are calculated based on exam results and marks earned on assignments propaedeutic phase during the first year of the programme all students take the same courses they cover the fundamentals of micro and macroeconomics and the basics of mathematics and statistics finance and financial accounting and international economics business and marketing each year every student also works on research methods and learns a number of theoretical and empirical skills that are at the core of any scientific study some of the courses in year one are detailed below micro and macroeconomics these are arguably the most fundamental courses in microeconomics you will consider the choices made by consumers and producers in markets what you learn will allow you to forecast what they will do and understand why they do it macroeconomics covers whole economies you will look at changes in national income and employment for instance and topics from ageing populations to financial and monetary crises finance and financial accounting in finance and financial accounting you will find out how firms acquire use and account for capital you will learn about shares bonds and options company cash flows and financial budgeting you will see how management strategy and firm results are reflected in financial accounts international economics business and marketing in international economics you will learn about the global economy and how it functions about international institutions international trade theory and trade policy in international business you will learn that multinational firms attempt to spread the fixed costs of developing new products and processes among customers worldwide but that they are often hampered by international differences in tastes and conditions of use in international marketing you will learn about product design pricing promotion and distribution and ways to meet the needs and expectations of customers all of these courses will form your toolkit research methods will help you to make the most of those tools in carrying out research finally english is vital because all of the material is delivered in english dpr ion a worldwide credit crisis is nothing new since the greeks first used money in 600 bc there s been the potential for economic turmoil we seem to be caught in a never-ending cycle of economic crises like the wall street crash of 1929 the history of economic thought course covers the work of classical economists like adam smith and karl marx of monetarists including milton friedman and of others studying the past may be just what is needed to find real solutions for the future ice and the red hot band concert tickets go on sale at one price but are available later at a much higher one the slang term for this difference is ice it happens when a block of tickets don t go on public sale but are diverted to well-connected individuals and brokers why would they do that it s good publicity when a concert is sold out it s also bad for a band s image when tickets are exorbitantly priced and especially bad when diehard fans willing to queue cannot afford to get in the door pricing is more complicated than it might seem 6 7

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the content of the degree programme post-propaedeutic phase after the broad foundation of the first year you will choose between a specialisation in economics or in international economics and business economics if you select economics in your second year you will learn additional aspects of microeconomics especially international industrial economics and macroeconomics and develop still further your knowledge of finance public finance and financial policy you will continue to add to your skills in mathematics and add a new dimension with econometrics you will study international economics and trade international monetary economics and the history of economic institutions you will also have your first opportunity to write an empirical research paper in year two you may choose to study outside of the netherlands in the first semester of your third year you will return to groningen for the final semester where you will complete your bachelor s thesis working in the library of the faculty new frontiers of knowledge qiyue yan 26 master s student economics and business economics `i am from china i decided to come to groningen to study for several reasons first of all the programme is entirely in english it also appealed to me that groningen has a long history but at the same time stresses new frontiers of knowledge in both teaching and research in addition everything i read pointed to openness toward students with different backgrounds finally practically speaking i was able to afford the cost of studying at groningen i would not say that the road has been easy it is a demanding programme the weekly study plan helps so do the tutorials and practicals but you have to be ready to put in the time and effort in the end i have gained a deeper understanding of economic theory developed management skills and learned how to do academic research i will earn a master s degree this year wherever i go from here i know that my original decision to come to groningen university was the first step in the right direction bachelor s degree programme in economics and business economics first year propaedeutic phase international business microeconomics macroeconomics mathematics english statistics international marketing financial accounting international economics finance research methods second and third year international economics and business growth institutions and business mathematics and statistics international industrial economics international business research international business strategy international economics and trade international monetary economics international economics and business development economics finance second language electives bachelor s thesis including research methodology study abroad ie&b minor second and third year economics public finance macroeconomics mathematics microeconomics international industrial economics growth and business econometrics finance international economics and trade empirical research paper international monetary economics applied public finance and economic policy electives bachelor s thesis study abroad or study in groningen political economics financial intermediation history of economic thought elective university of groningen electives in economics labour economics spatial economics or environmental economics 8 9

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the content of the degree programme the content of the degree programme international economics and business if you select international economics and business you will focus on international economics and trade international business strategy international monetary economics international industrial economics international institutions and business and development economics you will analyse why the economies of some countries are less developed when and why multinational firms adopt particular strategies and how they implement them and the multiple factors that determine exchange rates you will also continue to work on your skills in mathematics and statistics you must study a second language and will take one of several possible electives in your second year you will also develop new skills in international business research you will study outside of the netherlands in the first semester of your third year in the second semester you will complete your bachelor s thesis study abroad if you decide to specialise in economics you may elect to study outside of the netherlands in your third year if you choose to specialise in international economics and business you will definitely do so you will be strongly encouraged to take economics and business electives of your own choosing for a semester outside of the netherlands at one of our many partner institutions throughout europe and latin america in australia canada china the republic of korea new zealand south africa the united states and many other countries you will also have opportunities to intern abroad master s phase you may decide to go directly onto the job market after earning your bachelor s degree however additional knowledge and improved research skills may give you many more career opportunities the university of groningen offers a variety of master s programmes such as the master s in economics a high-calibre programme in economic theory and policy the master s in international economics and business in preparation for an international career in either the private or public sector the master s in international business and management the master s in business administration and a two-year research master s programme in economics and business in preparation for a career in academia there is also a two-year teacher training course in economics and business studies taught in dutch www www.rug.nl/ocasys/feb overview of courses www.rug.nl/feb/msc master s degree programmes economics and business www.rug.nl/feb/careeroffice details about services www.crisisofcredit.com graduation thesis marenne de lange van bergen researched the market power of banks at the dutch central bank in amsterdam for her final year thesis she compared the extent to which banks in different countries are owned by the state or by national or foreign shareholders accessible master of science degree programmes business administration 9 specialisations business and ict business development change management finance marketing operations and supply chains organisational and management control small business and entrepreneurship strategy and innovation economics international business and management international financial management 18 months international economics and business research master economics and business 24 months teacher training in economics and business 24months two degrees are conferred a master s in your area of concentration and another in education and communication of economics and business studies the billion dollar omelette a contract is sometimes derisively described as not being worth the paper it s printed on that could genuinely be said about zimbabwean banknotes most economists go along with the definition of hyperinflation as a doubling of prices each month prices in zimbabwe have gone far beyond that doubling daily along the way the government printed so many notes in such high denominations that the three eggs needed for an omelette set shoppers back a cool quarter of a billion 10 11

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the content of the degree programme the content of the degree programme study abroad there are roughly a thousand groningen students taking classes doing senior projects and working in internship positions outside of the netherlands each year if you elect to specialise in international economics and business you are required to spend the first semester of the third year abroad you may also elect to do so if you specialise in economics we believe that these are valuable educational and life experiences and actively facilitate them you can apply to spend a semester at one of dozens of groningen s partner universities choose from other institutions with which we have established relationships or find a place abroad yourself it is important that you begin planning your semester abroad well in advance the exchange office can give you valuable information about the many programmes and grants that are available let you know about practical matters such as visas and put you in touch with students and academic staff from outside the netherlands who are at groningen and who may be able to help you the exchange coordinator will be able to inform you about earning transferable credits while you are studying away from groningen not only do we want our students to experience studying and living outside the netherlands but we also open our own doors you are sure to meet one of the 3100 or so students from other countries who come here annually to study or hear one of the many guest speakers from outside the netherlands or be taught by academic staff members from abroad a difficult degree some students find the programme demanding macroeconomics and international economics finance and financial accounting can be difficult ideas that you have already formed may be challenged and to do well you will need all of your math skills you may find too that it takes extra time to read and write in english career office career activities and internships making the transition from student to professional can be challenging the university of groningen talent career centre offers individual career counselling the economics and business faculty has its own career office as well to help you find an internship or develop one of your own or possibly to find a job it is a good idea to regularly check their calendar of events for congresses job fairs workshops and guest lecturers they also can give you information on grants and other funding put you in touch with students who have finished their own internships and help with visas and other such details 12 13

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student life jelte de jong 22 senior student in economics and business economics your life as a student in groningen will start with the general introduction week for all first-year students at the university of groningen kei-week introduction and student associations the kei-week is the perfect way to get to know the city and learn about all the possibilities for students here groningen offers a range of cultural and sports activities students can look into what s on offer by contacting usva the cultural centre for students and aclo the student sports umbrella organisation with 4 sports associations all economics and business faculty incoming students must attend orientation at the end of august the economic and business student faculty association ebf hosts this event where new students learn everything they need to know about studying at the faculty one of the things that students will find out about is ebf itself an organisation open to all students in the faculty that organises conferences and symposia arranges company visits and study trips and sponsors many other activities economics and business economics students will be especially interested in associations like aiesec marug and credes as well study supervision we are aware of the potential stumbling blocks for students both those directly relating to course work and those having to do with student life we have a long experience in providing the supervision and support that students need to overcome such challenges very early on you will become part of a study success group of about 1 students each group is assigned a mentor with whom it meets every two weeks your mentor will lead discussions on what has been covered during courses and guide the group through difficult material every student also has a tutor from among the teaching staff your tutor will invite you to meet with him or her after each exam period to discuss your progress make suggestions about ways to do better and ask if you have decided on a specialisation `i really liked my classes in economics in high school and wanted to keep studying it i also liked sports a lot i grew up on the water and have sailed most of my life and wanted to keep doing that too when i came to groningen to participate in student for a day i realised that it would be possible for me to do both i m on the board of the student sailing club mayday the university backed us with a loan to buy a narrow bow dutch sailing clipper that was first launched in 1906 being out on that ship calls for the same kind of skills as it takes to see through a small group project for a class preparation flexibility and teamwork the programme isn t easy even with a good background in economics i have to admit that i ve struggled at times i find the mathematics a real challenge now i m doing something every bit as hard ­ learning to think critically as i ve said i like sports i found that they can form the basis for really interesting research did you know that the netherlands was in the running to host the 2018 fifa world cup jelte tells more about the economic benefits of attracting an international tournament like the world championship in a video on www.rug.nl/video/ba-economics www www.ebfgroningen.nl www.credes.nl student associations www.keiweek.nl introduction www.groningenlife.nl student life www.lefier.nl www.kamernet.nl finding rooms groningen your student city 184.453 inhabitants 51.000 students 33.700 or so student residences 54 student sport associations 36 pizza shops 199 bars 8 discotheques 2.743 café terrace seats 7 laundries 94 employment agencies 24 music stores 65 driving schools 31 bicycle repair shops 3.345 students weblogs 1 best city centre in the netherlands 2006 the same kind of skills 1 14

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after graduating after graduating there are many job opportunities for economists in business and in labour as well economists work for government and for non-government institutions they might be bankers purchasing agents or work for themselves earning a master s degree increases appreciably your career options and allows you to reach higher levels in business government and non-governmental agencies a master s in international economics and business will give you the credentials to work for a multinational firm or any number of governmental institutions or international organisations you might become an analyst for a research institute consulting firm or university a master s in economics may lead you into the world of banking where you might be an analyst or financial advisor or you could work in the policy section of a central bank perhaps analysing the impact of monetary and economic policy you might choose the government sector beginning in an advisory role and moving later into a management position you could take part in developing important social programmes and devising ways of administering them if you were to choose the research master s you could move into academia and perhaps decide to go further still and earn a phd www www.rug.nl/feb/alumni graduates site www.ecb.int www.worldbank.org another way to do it janneke pieters holds a bachelor of science and a research master s in international economics and business and is now a phd candidate she is researching whether there is a relationship between globalisation and wage and income inequality in developing countries sabine klok incorporated work that she did during her internship at the dutch embassy in paramaribo surinam into her master s thesis today she applies her analytical skills and economic knowledge to a variety of foreign policy issues in her advisory position at the dutch ministry of finance in the foreign affairs department iryna maslennikova has a msc in economics and business she was interviewed by shell during recruitment days on campus and today works in shell s gas power division advising executives on among other things pricing and risk management the face of the firm wouter albers 24 working graduate `of course academics are emphasized at groningen but that s just part of the story there s a sense of belonging and a give-it-a-try attitude that also comes through in my work for oc&c strategy consultants i call on both strands of the groningen experience obviously i need a solid grasp of economics and good skills in research and data analysis but i also have to work well in a team and keep an open mind i chose international economics and business in the first place because as the name suggests the programme is about economics and business on a global scale and that s what interests me i had my first hands-on experience in my second year when some friends and i created a trading company based on online auctioning we learned some important lessons during the two years we kept that business going the semester i spent in guadalajara mexico was also quite valuable i was immersed in a totally different culture and language business leaders are looking for well-educated personable and creative colleagues in consulting especially associates are the face of the firm it seems to me that groningen helps students develop in all these directions 17 16

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admission information and enrolment vwo with a dutch vwo diploma candidates with the profiles economics society nature health or nature technology can immediately enter the bachelor s programme the profile culture society must be complemented with mathematics a or b hbo with a dutch hbo diploma with a hbo propaedeutic certificate it is also possible to enter the programme on condition that you meet the required level of mathematics you must at least have taken mathematics a12 or b1 now mathematics a or b at dutch vwo level vwo/hbo x would you like to have more information about this and other programmes come and visit our information events information day friday 6 november 2009 all bachelor programmes in and around the academy building city centre groningen each programme will offer a short presentation and give individual information lectures on housing student life etc information booths open day on location friday 5 march 2010 all bachelor programmes visit programmes on location visit one or two programmes of your choice lecture trial class tour of the building information booths last minute information day friday 4 june 2010 morning programme academy building lectures on `numerus fixus lottery admission workshops on how to choose the programme that fits you best information market office hour by a limited number of programmes afternoon programme visit one of the programmes of your choice on location student for a day fall and spring not all bachelor programmes participate orientation for `advanced prospective students intensive programme at one of the study programmes on location programme differs per study programme lectures seminars practical classes dinner in the city economics and business economics organises `student for a day on thursday 10 december 2009 and on thursday 1 april 2010 register at the study programme of your choice if you need more information on the different events check out www.rug nl/studiekiezers or call the communication office 00 363 90 11 you will automatically be informed of all information events if we have your address enrolment you can enrol for this study programme on rug.studielink.nl studielink is an online national desk where you can take care of everything that has to do with registering for higher education in the netherlands studielink also offers the possibility to apply for financial assistance ib-groep international students can enrol via www.rug.nl/howtoapply no dutch vwo or hbo diploma if you do not have a dutch vwo or hbo diploma but are 21 or older you may take the university admission exam the `colloquium doctum for a fee of 100,­ if you pass you will be admitted to the bachelor s degree programme www www.rug.nl/feb/prospectives for details about admission and tuition fees rug.studielink.nl application dutch students www.rug.nl/howtoapply application other students www.rug.nl/hoezithet practical information dutch students www.rug.nl/insandouts practical information in english www.rug.nl/feb/mathtest 2 tuition fees for dutch students there are no costs in addition to the tuition fees 1,620 for the 2009­2010 academic year books and other study materials should come to no more than 650 per year no mathematics at dutch vwo level if you wish to be admitted with a hbo propaedeutic certificate or have a degree from an institute of learning outside the netherlands but your math credits are not equal to dutch vwo level you will have to demonstrate that the level of your mathematical skills meet the requirements you may do this by taking evening classes to obtain a certificate elsewhere but it is perhaps more practical and less expensive to take the free mathematics test at the faculty of economics and business you will find information at www.rug.nl/feb/mathtest where you will also find math exercises suggested readings and sample test questions prospective students from outside the netherlands applications will be assessed on an individual basis the admission procedure includes evaluating your academic credentials in most cases your pre-university secondary school grades and diplomas the number of math credits you have earned and your english proficiency important deadlines 1 may 2010 for non-eea nationals requiring a visa to enter the netherlands 1 june 2010 for all other students annual tuition fee for a bachelor s 2009­2010 eea-students under the age of 30 eea-students over the age of 30 non-eea students who qualify for a student grant from the dutch government on the basis of the student finance act 2000 non-eea students or those who are recognised as student refugees by the uaf all other non-eea students books and other study materials should come to no more than 60 per year 1,97 2,100 1,97 1,97 6,700 18 18 19

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information and enrolment more information friday 6 november 2009 information day november 2009 until august 2010 dutch students can enrol via rug.studielink.nl for `numerus fixus limited admission degree programmes the enrolment deadline is 1 may international students can enrol via www.rug.nl/howtoapply thursday 10 december 2009 student for a day friday 5 march 2010 open day on location thursday 1 april 2010 student for a day saturday 1 may 2010 application deadline for non-eea nationals tuesday 1 june 2010 application deadline for eea-students friday 4 june 2010 last minute information day august 2010 general orientation week kei-week orientation for student associations and the faculties monday 6 september 2010 official start of the academic year enrolment dutch students via rug.studielink.nl helpdesk studielink +31 088 424 76 00 enrolment international students via www.rug.nl/howtoapply student service desk for questions about enrolment financial matters etc uurwerkersgang 10 po box 72 9700 ab groningen 31 00 363 80 04 www.rug.nl/hoezithet www.rug.nl/insandouts communication office for questions about on-site events +31 00 363 90 11 studiekiezers@rug.nl www.rug.nl/studiekiezers faculty of economics and business nettelbosje 2 po box 800 9700 av groningen the netherlands study advisor ms yorieke deen ma +31 0 0 363 37 9 studyadvisors.feb@rug.nl exchange office +31 00 363 63 10 exchange.feb@rug.nl education desk +31 00 363 37 33 educationdesk.feb@rug.nl economics and business economics on the internet www.rug.nl/feb/prospectivestudents in addition to this brochure there are also two general information guides titled studeren in groningen available in dutch with information about all bachelor s programmes and international bachelor degree programmes available in english with information about the english bachelor s programmes apart from comprehensive information about study possibilities at the university of groningen these brochures contain information about admission application registration accommodation student life facilities for the disabled language courses for students from minority groups the labour market and more to order the general information guides please visit www.rug.nl/studiekiezers for the dutch guide or www.rug.nl propectivestudents for the english guide 21 20

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www.rug.nl/studiekiezers www.rug.nl/internationalstudents september 2009 83 colophon publication communication office university of groningen text gracefully put lay-out in ontwerp photos johan zwart jaap roskam elmer spaargaren michel de groot

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