Affordable Living
Groningen is one of the more affordable student cities in the Netherlands. For as little as €13.500 per year (ex. tuition fees), you can study and live here as an international.
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What
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What's included
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Average cost
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Study costs
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Textbooks, readers, photocopies, excursions and fieldwork (ex. tuition fee).
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€900 - €1000
per study year
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Food & Drink
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Meals, drinks, etc.
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€250 - €400
per month
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Housing
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Rent, incl gas, electricity, water, and wi-fi internet.
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€350 - €500 per month*
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Bike
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A decent second hand bike.
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€80 - €120
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Travel
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Public transport and/or shared rides.
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€35 - €65 per month
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Language courses
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The university offers various language courses for international students.*
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€160 - €310 per course
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Additional costs
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Clothes, recreation, sports, cultural activities, etc.
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€150 per month*
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Total
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Per month: €1.100 - €1630
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Notes on te costs of studying and living in Groningen:
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Housing prices vary widely depending on size, location, and (private) facilities.
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3 days a week, there is a market in the city center that offers cheap but very good quality food.
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Throughout the city, there are many restaurants, bars, shops, and cultural and sports facilities that offer student discounts.
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Full time international students are eligible for 50 free hours in Dutch language classes.
Working as an international student
In Groningen, there are plenty of opportunities to work while you study. It is not necessary to speak Dutch to get a job (though it is certainly helpful), for there are many positions where you can communicate in English with both colleagues and customers.
There is an extra benefit for EU/EEA nationals: you can get Dutch student finance and free public transport if you meet the criterea.
Important note: Students from outside the EU/EEA are required to get a working permit. Also, you need a Dutch health insurance in order to work here, even part time (internships excluded).
| Last modified: | 23 April 2025 5.28 p.m. |