Rijksuniversiteit Groningen Faculteit der Medische Wetenschappen

The UMCG campus is a lively area where research labs, businesses, and healthcare facilities all work together.

• Healthy Ageing Campus: a special area for new ideas that looks at the biological and social factors that affect how long people live.
• The Central Laboratory for Diagnostics and Research (CLDR) is a state-of-the-art facility that brings together all diagnostic and medical research labs so they can work together easily.
• The Clinical Skills Center has high-fidelity simulation wards where students can practice clinical communication and physical exams starting in Year 1.
• Eriba (European Research Institute for the Biology of Ageing) is a world-class center where students do cutting-edge research on aging and CRISPR.
• The 3D-Printing & Medical Robotics Lab is where they make patient-specific anatomical models and come up with new medical devices.
• Anatomy and Embryology Labs: Use both traditional cadaveric dissection and cutting-edge 3D holographic imaging tools.
• The Medical Library (UMCG) is a digital hub that is open 24/7 and has high-speed Wi-Fi and "focus rooms" for group study.
• The Sustainable Living Campus has green courtyards, solar-powered façades, and community centers that are good for students' health.
• ACLO Sports Center: You can use huge university sports facilities, like gyms, pools, and more than 100 different sports.
• The Innovation Center for Chemistry and Engineering helps medical students and engineering companies work together on health-tech projects.

University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) is one of the largest and most advanced hospitals in Europe.

• 1,300+ Bed Capacity: Serving as the primary tertiary referral center for the entire Northern Netherlands.
• Global Expertise in Transplantation: One of the few hospitals in the world capable of performing all types of organ transplants (Heart, Lung, Liver, Kidney, and Bowel).
• Proton Therapy Center: A leading center for precision cancer treatment using proton beam technology.
• Level 1 Trauma Center: Handles the most complex emergency cases in the region.

The following estimates are based on the academic session for international students.

Scholarships

• NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship): A one-time grant of €5,000 for the first year of study, available to talented Non-EEA students.
• Eric Bleumink Fund (EBF): A fully funded scholarship (tuition, travel, and living) primarily for Master's students from developing countries (including India/Nepal).
• GSMS Grants: The Graduate School of Medical Sciences offers specific funding for students pursuing MD/PhD tracks or research-based Master’s programs.
• University of Groningen Talent Grants: Partial tuition waivers awarded to top-ranking international applicants during the selection process.

• The Vibe: Groningen is a quintessential "Student City" 25% of the population are students. It is known for its vibrant nightlife and the lowest average age in the Netherlands.
• Connectivity:
• Air: Connected via Groningen Airport Eelde and a direct 2-hour train to Schiphol Airport.
• Rail: Central station is highly connected to all major European hubs.

• Accommodation: Provided via SSH XL, with student residences spread across the city. Most are within a 10-minute bike ride of the medical campus.
• Dining: No traditional "mess" system; students typically self-cater in shared kitchens. The campus features several "Grab & Go" healthy cafes and a large central canteen.
• Culture: Student life is centered around "Panacea" (Medical Student Association), which organizes social galas, sports days, and the "White Coat Ceremony."
• ISCOMS: The campus hosts the International Student Congress of (Bio)medical Sciences, the largest student research congress in the world.

• Language Note: While the Bachelor's has an English track, C1 Dutch proficiency is mandatory to enter the 3-year Master's (clinical) phase.
• Zoekjaar (Orientation Year): Graduates are eligible for a 1-year residence permit to find work in the Netherlands after their degree.