p. 1

2010 ­ 2011 econometrics and operations research

[close]

p. 2

econometrics and operations research 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 econometrics and operations research in groningen 1 1 2 is it possible to calculate the optimal squad for manchester united football club can you predict the price trend for the coming year of a specific equity fund how many call centre operators are needed to achieve a three-minute maximum wait time if you enjoy solving problems like these then the bachelor s degree programme in econometrics and operations research could be the right choice for you calculating optimal solutions if you decide to study econometrics and operations research eor you will learn advanced analytical techniques and how to apply them you will become skilled at defining problems and breaking them down into key components you will learn to construct mathematical models that can handle diverse circumstances and relationships and that will yield results that allow you to propose practical solutions in most cases one single optimal solution to any business or societal issue is unlikely but this does not mean that there are not workable options formulating analysing and presenting them will be your job coherent programme the main objectives of the programme are to help students acquire a sound footing in economics mathematics and statistics become familiar with the range of important models at the heart of econometrics and operations research and how they can be put to best use develop an aptitude for research and become skilled in communicating mathematical and quantitative results all of these things taken together will form your econometrics and operations research toolkit this toolkit can be used to address a wide range of societal issues given budgetary constraints what is the optimal trade off between additional cost and greater frequency of bus and train service in order to maximise the use of public transport what is the optimal level of co-payment in a publicly-funded medical insurance scheme to reduce co2 emissions what is the optimal mix between increasing efficiency of energy production and reducing the level of energy demand your training will equip you to effectively analyse important economic business and societal issues through a combination of mathematics economics and statistics using appropriate software you will learn to translate your findings into viable solutions and to present and defend your calculations and conclusions most students continue with a msc after earning their bachelor s degree the chances of finding work as an econometrician have always been high and it does not appear that this is about to change in the near future thanks to the options available in the final semester of the bachelor s programme you will have every opportunity to focus on your own interests econometricians have a broad-based qualification and are therefore very versatile working in diverse fields both at home and abroad you could end up in business working for the government or doing research the research could be at a university but also in the research unit of a company or government agency calculating optimal solutions coherent programme about groningen the content of the degree programme 4 5 7 8 9 the dutch education system propaedeutic phase post-propaedeutic phase master s phase study abroad student life 10 10 introduction and student associations study supervision after graduating 12 another way to do it admission 14 tuition fees information and enrolment 15 16 information addresses diversity and coherence the strongest point of the programme is its combination of diversity and coherence it is unique to find econometrics and actuarial studies along with operations research this means that our graduates have additional skills in dynamic financial analysis and extracting and manipulating data near the faculty building to perform actuarial pricing of various insurance and pension options no rights whatsoever may be derived from the contents of this brochure 1

[close]

p. 3

econometrics and operations research in groningen about groningen the city of groningen is a great place to live it is fun and vibrant and roughly one out of every six residents is a student you ll feel right at home groningen is large enough and has enough variety to be interesting and enjoyable but small enough so that you ll be able to conveniently get around by bike you will soon find out that the cultural activities nightlife sports facilities and recreational opportunities are excellent university of groningen 26,808 students altogether 178 bachelor s students in eor 5,636 first year students altogether 58 first year students in eor 3,066 students from outside the netherlands 5,565 employees 571 professors www www.rug.nl/feb/bsceconometrics www.rug.nl/feb/studiekiezers dutch prospectives www.rug.nl/feb/prospectives international students www.rug.nl/honours honours college university of groningen www.rug.nl/feb/honours honours programme of economics and business www.rug.nl/feb/streetview what is the optimal route 60 bachelor s programmes 115 master s programmes 9 faculties 190 buildings 400,000 square meters of facilities 524 million euro annual budget is this the programme for you if you like economics mathematics and statistics enjoy problem-solving have an ability to think logically and analytically are detail oriented and find modelling and software-assisted computations interesting this could be the programme for you econometrics and operations research melds all of these aptitudes and skills and shows you how to apply them to an almost limitless range of issues excellence allowed the university of groningen aims to make its degree programmes interesting and valuable for each of its students especially good motivated students are given the chance to nurture their talents to encourage this the university has set up an honours college where outstanding students can increase their course load jurjen boog 19 first year student in econometrics and operations research `i like puzzles thinking logically and analytically essentially that s what econometrics and operations research is about finding solutions to complex and intricate business and public policy questions using economic theory mathematics statistics and programming i knew what i wanted to study for me the difficulty was deciding where i looked at several universities but wasn t sold on them then i came to groningen for student for a day a real taste of what it would be like to study here ­ sitting in on a lecture participating in a group project even sampling the nightlife i ve never regretted my decision it s a demanding programme ­ and entirely in english ­ but it s also very rewarding you never know what you ll learn in groningen i ve even taken up lacrosse a game played by mohawk and cherokee indians long before europeans arrived in the americas a very rewarding programme 2

[close]

p. 4

the content of the degree programme the content of the degree programme the bachelor s degree programme in econometrics and operations research consists of two phases the propaedeutic phase the first year and the post-propaedeutic phase second and third years econometrics and operations research is about finding solutions to complex problems it is a mixture of economic theory applied mathematics and statistics it uses algorithms statistics simulations mathematical modelling and other computer-aided methods as well as probability queuing game and graph theories it is about analysing complicated issues and finding viable solutions to them 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 28 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 designated 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 each lecture 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 15 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 the courses that you will take in the propaedeutic phase serve as the foundation for the remainder of the programme you will take courses in modelling statistics mathematics economics finance marketing and english as with the other programmes of the faculty there are a considerable number of contact hours in the first year about 2 per week and the level of supervision is high to ensure that you get off to a good start the courses in modelling emphasise the crucial link between theory and practice you will see how the relatively abstract subjects of mathematics and statistics can be translated into models the way in which models are used differs across areas this makes the modelling courses a good platform for introducing the four major areas of the programme mathematical economics econometrics operations research and actuarial studies it is also part of the modelling courses it would be difficult to overestimate the importance of making full use of the calculative power of computers statistics is the ultimate tool for making sense of data in statistical modelling you will learn to process data from surveys and other sources how to cluster it into groups and how to perform statistical tests and to run regressions in short you will learn to do quantitative research you will apply the statistical techniques that you learn in this first year to economic problems later the mathematics courses in this phase will help you to bring your math skills to the level necessary to do well in the courses in the remainder of the programme they will provide an introduction to topics such as linear algebra calculus and advanced analysis in microeconomics you will analyse the behaviour of producers and consumers and how their decisions are coordinated through markets which can be perfectly competitive monopolistic or oligopolistic in finance you will learn about the economic framework used in the field of finance and see how this framework can be used to tackle practical issues such as a firm s financing decisions and the value of its shares and bonds you will learn in the marketing course about markets and market segmentation and positioning and will also learn about the four components of the marketing mix and how to implement them english is the universal language of science and business it is essential that you be able to present well the results of your analyses in english this course will help you improve your spoken and written english and become proficient in the vocabulary of econometrics and operations research one moment please many shoppers use call centres to order products retailers know callers won t wait long at the phone this is where econometricians come in the first step is to define the objective for example that 98 percent of callers get access to the correct staff person within one minute with data showing how much time is required on average to handle a type of call and how many of those kinds of calls can be expected at what times analysts can find out how many employees with particular skills are needed and when optimisation of stock compact city centres don t have enough room for large supermarkets the japanese solution is the kombini very small convenience stores open 24/7 operations researchers have designed systems that link the stores in real time through interactive networks control centres track sales and dispatch delivery vans to stores up to four times daily making sure they are always fully stocked the systems automatically adjust for holidays and community events that are likely to effect customer traffic they even track weather forecasts to signal stores that umbrella displays or ice cream freezers should be repositioned nearer to the door 4 5

[close]

p. 5

the content of the degree programme wang ren xuan 23 third year student in econometrics and operations research post-propaedeutic phase in the second year and first semester of the third you will continue with mandatory courses you will build on the propaedeutic coursework and deepen and broaden your knowledge in the four major topics mathematical economics econometrics operations research and actuarial studies every project that you will undertake will begin with an issue problem or objective understanding the parameters is an essential first step that requires careful investigation this will allow you to formally define the situation at hand break it down into components and determine appropriate analytical techniques such as statistical analysis computer modelling and linear programming usually a model is modified and runs repeatedly interpreting outcomes and clearly expressing them in terms of possible solutions will be an important part of what you do the four major topics of the bachelor s programme in econometrics and operations research are described in more detail below mathematical economics in mathematical economics you will learn to formulate economic problems in mathematical terms and gain an understanding of the workings of economic systems you will look at microeconomic problems relating to the decisions that individuals make as consumers for instance and at macroeconomic problems at the level of countries or blocks like the european union `i m from china i was studying engineering there when one of my professors suggested that i should apply to the university of groningen i m glad that i took his advice not that the programme is easy it definitely calls for a good grasp of upper-level mathematics and statistics and for a lot of self-motivation it s worth the effort though what i ve learned links nicely with my interests and from what i ve seen it will lead to good job opportunities after graduation i was used to more regimentation in china big lectures and big dormitories too it isn t like that here finding housing was more difficult than i expected but now that i m settled and have my own routines i feel more at home even though the programme is entirely in english i m learning some dutch i could get along without it but i want to understand when my fellow students from the netherlands switch to their own language that s part of feeling at home too a guide to successful investment your bachelor s thesis will give you a chance to demonstrate your ability to think at a sound academic level for example you may build a mathematical model to investigate the direct and indirect effects of a multinational firm like heineken on developing countries like rwanda sierra leone and burundi it s worth the effort econometrics in econometrics you will learn the statistical methods used in economic practice it is not enough to know that demand generally falls when prices rise you will need to estimate the magnitude of the fall given the level of the rise you will learn to make sophisticated calculations usually using computer software that let you estimate the degree of impact of supply and demand consumer behaviours economic growth advertising and so on operations research operations research focuses on making quantitative pronouncements particularly about practical problems the optimisation queuing and simulation models that you will learn to use differ in size and especially in form and function those models and others can be applied in planning production and transportation controlling inventory allocating resources and many other areas you will learn which model is appropriate for what kinds of situations and you will develop further the it skills you will need to run them bachelor s programme econometrics and operations research first year statistical modelling mathematics i ii english or modelling microeconomics probability theory multivariate analysis sampling and estimation hypothesis testing finance marketing second and third year linear algebra and convexity programming statistics difference differential equations finance theory and modelling game theory macroeconomics dynamic econometrics actuarial science operations research mathematical economics stochastic models risk insurance general studies course optional modules bachelor s thesis 6 7

[close]

p. 6

the content of the degree programme the content of the degree programme a difficult degree there are no real stumbling blocks in the programme itself but the emphasis on mathematics and statistics especially in the first year should not be underestimated typically a cohort has about fifty students this allows for small class sizes and also means that your progress can be carefully monitored the econometrics and operations research programme is feasible for students who actively participate remain motivated and stay on schedule actuarial studies with actuarial studies you will become familiar with an array of insurance products we all run risks that may have financial consequences on average the damage per insured person is not high if risk is spread out among many you will learn to calculate risk and the benefits of collectively insuring against them a broad distinction is made between indemnity and life insurance furthermore you will have a chance to branch out by taking electives either choosing from within the programme or perhaps taking a course offered by one of our sister programmes in the faculty finally in the second semester of the third year you will write your bachelor s thesis this thesis centred on a particular research question will be a test of your ability to apply the material of the previous semesters and of your mastery of research skills master s phase there are many master s programmes available in the faculty through which you can gain supplementary knowledge and acquire credentials that might be required in your chosen field for instance the msc in econometrics operations research and actuarial studies eoras in which you would specialise in one of the three areas gives you an opportunity to add to your qualifications most master s programmes take one year to complete there is also a two-year research master s programme that serves as a steppingstone to a career in academia details about all of the master s programmes are available online fashion logistics most clothing retailers need about a year to introduce a new line but fashion changes quickly operations researchers at zara the world s largest clothing retailer have devised a new system in-house designers create lines using input from store specialists monitoring sales and store managers reporting fashion trends unprocessed fabrics are stored cut and dyed in company accessible master of science degree programmes econometrics operations research and actuarial studies research master s programme in economics and business teacher training in economics and business studies dutch-medium www www.rug.nl/feb/bsceconometrics www.rug.nl/ocasys/feb overview of courses www.rug.nl/feb/msc master s programmes www.rug.nl/feb/careeroffice career office of the faculty owned facilities then shipped to independent sewing workshops even with inspection tagging and distribution zara gets new styles in stores within weeks that response time means that zara ends up discounting only 18 percent of their clothes half the 36 percent industry average 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 we believe that these are valuable educational and life experiences and actively facilitate them studying abroad is not part of the programme of econometrics and operations research but you can apply to spend an additional semester at one 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 3,100 or so students from other countries who come here annually to study or hear one of the many guest speakers or be taught by academic staff members from abroad career office making the transition from student to professional can be challenging the university of groningen talent career center offers individual career counselling the faculty of economics and business has its own career office as well it is a good idea to regularly check the feb career office calendar of events for congresses job fairs workshops and guest lecturers you may also get help from the staff in finding an internship or developing one of your own 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 if needed 8 9

[close]

p. 7

student life 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 cultural and sports activities for students in groningen you can find out what s available by contacting usva the cultural centre for students and aclo the student sports organisation at the end of august all incoming students can attend the introduction week of the economic and business student faculty association ebf here new students learn everything they need to know about studying at the faculty of economics and business 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 econometrics and operations research students will be especially interested in student association vesting the purpose of vesting is to tighten the gap between abstract theory and the practical use of econometrics and operations research 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 tutor group of about 15 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 maintaining contact with companies www www.ebfgroningen.nl www.devesting.nl student associations www.keiweek.nl introduction week www.lefier.nl www.kamernet.nl housing www.groningenlife.nl student life 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 eelke de jong 23 third year student in econometrics and operations research `econometrics is about solving problems we see a lot of different applications in tutorials and practicals and this year i was on a committee that planned a conference on alternative energy sources that showcased others what s the relationship between fuel economy and efficient allocation of energy resources how can the desire for a clean environment be balanced with the need for powering industry and for employment where s the best place to put a nuclear power plant or a wind farm i m on the board of vesting the student association for econometrics operations research and actuarial studies and my job is to maintain contacts with the companies that support our activities i made close to forty company visits over the summer and heard again and again that especially in difficult economic times what managers are looking for is people who can think logically and systematically analyse problems exactly the kinds of skills emphasised in the programme that s why companies invite us to their in-house days and job recruitment dinners and why they want to participate in the career fairs on campus the new semester is starting there s plenty of studying ahead and good times with my friends too plus i have to decide on a master s programme i m looking forward to it all eelke tells more about the conference in a video on www.rug.nl/video/ba-eor 11 10

[close]

p. 8

after graduating after graduating you may decide to go directly onto the job market after earning a bachelor s degree the broad-based skills you acquire in the general courses combined with the in-depth training of your specialisation will give you the kinds of qualifications for which many employers are looking as a result your job prospects will be good nonetheless while a bachelor s degree may meet the requirements for entry-level positions almost all students decide to continue acquiring knowledge and further improving their skills by continuing with a master s degree acquiring a master s degree will expand still further your career opportunities in the short and long term at home and abroad graduates with msc degrees in econometrics and operations research are found in a broad spectrum of occupations where it mathematical and problem-solving skills are needed your degree will open doors to careers in business government and research the world of business offers jobs in finance insurance logistics manufacturing and marketing to name just a few possibilities you might work for an international company optimising firm logistics setting up quality control systems or planning the production of a new product and how to get it to market you may choose to work for an insurance company devising new insurance products or for a financial institution developing new financial vehicles non-profit organisations such as employers federations trade unions and consumer organisations also hire econometricians the military also needs the kinds of skills that you will develop in the programme consulting firms take on contracts from almost every quarter and so need the kind of versatility that you will have to offer governments need the diverse skills that will make up your toolkit for instance as an econometrician working for the netherlands bureau for economic policy analysis you might be asked to make short-term economic forecasts or to study the financial consequences of different policies you could find a job with a provincial authority where you might make cost-benefit analyses of projects like a new highway or water treatment facility you may want to pursue an academic career and so decide to enter into a phd programme and end up teaching and doing research or becoming an administrator www www.rug.nl/feb/alumni graduates site another way to do it lydian medema is a phd-candidate at the university of groningen and currently interning at the dutch national bank her thesis is about banking risk at the level of the bank and at that of the overall banking system level certainly an interesting topic given the current situation in banking jeroen lossbroek works as a benefits consultant for watson wyatt a human capital and financial management consulting firm with offices in the americas europe and the asia pacific region he advises employers and pension fund managers alike on a wide range of pensions issues martijn van hasselt is an assistant professor at the university of western ontario where he teaches and does research when he was a student in groningen he participated in an exchange programme with brown university one of the eight american ivy league schools where he later earned a phd finding solutions is fun willemijn beelen 25 working graduate at tnt post `i did a lot of different things while i was at the university i studied of course it isn t an easy programme i worked as a student assistant was active in the knickerbockers a student football association and served on a committee and then the board of vesting the organisation for econometrics students that tries to mix theory and practice i went to italy for a semester and had an internship at tnt post where i now work looking back i realise that each path led in its own way to my seeing where i m strong and where i can improve i m an internal quantitative consultant at tnt post if a problem requires statistics scenario calculations simulation or optimisation my department handles it i definitely use on the job what i learned in the programme like optimisation techniques statistical analyses and logistical lay-outs i don t use economic theories every day but there s a certain way of analysing things of recognising important factors that i developed during the programme that i draw on all the time you might think mail is mail but actually no two projects are the same finding solutions and seeing them put into place is interesting even fun 1 12

[close]

p. 9

admission information and enrolment vwo with a dutch vwo diploma candidates with the profiles nature technology can immediately enter the bachelor s programme other profiles must be complemented with mathematics 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 and english you must at least have taken mathematics b1 now mathematics 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 econometrics and operations research 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 information on the events check out www.rug.nl/studiekiezers or call the communication office 050 6 9011 you will automatically be informed of all information events if we have your address enrolment dutch nationals can enrol for this study programme on rug.studielink.nl studielink is an online national desk where you can take care of every-thing that has to deal with registering for higher education in the netherlands studielink also offers the possibility to apply for study finance 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 eor 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 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 0 eea-students over the age of 0 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 650 per year 1,620 2,100 1,620 1,620 6,700 14 15

[close]

p. 10

information and enrolment more information friday 6 november 2009 information day november 2009 until august 2010 enrolment dutch students via rug.studielink.nl for `numerus fixus limited admission degree programmes the enrolment deadline is 15 may students from outside the netherlands enrolment at www.rug.nl/howtoapply enrolment deadlines are 1 may/1 june 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 non-eu students tuesday 1 june 2010 application deadline eu-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 +1 088 424 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 1 050 6 80 04 www.rug.nl/hoezithet www.rug.nl/insandouts communication office for questions about on-site events +1 050 6 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 advisors nikolaj bijleveld els brilman yorieke deen and linda onderwater +1 050 6 7 59 studyadvisors.feb@rug.nl exchange office +1 050 6 6 10 exchange.feb@rug.nl education desk +1 050 6 7 educationdesk.feb@rug.nl econometrics and operations research on the internet www.rug.nl/feb/bsceconometrics in addition to this brochure there are also two general information guides titled studeren in groningen available in dutch with information about all bachelor programmes and international bachelor degree programmes available in english with information about the english bachelor 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 internationalstudents for the english guide 17 16

[close]

p. 11

www.rug.nl/studiekiezers www.rug.nl/internationalstudents october 2009 81 colophon publication communication office university of groningen text gracefully put lay-out in ontwerp photos johan zwart jaap roskam elmer spaargaren michel de groot

[close]