Student Clubs

Sports, culture, music, debate & more

Groningen has dozens of student-run clubs. Joining one is the single-best way to make friends outside your study program.

Sports & active

ACLO — University Sports Centre

80+ sports

Yoga, climbing, swimming, martial arts, dance, fitness and team sports. Student membership €95–110/year.

Located at Blauwborgje 16.

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Gyas — Student rowing

One of the oldest student rowing associations in Groningen — and a great way to discover the canals from the water.

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Creative & cultural

Aperture — Photography

Student photography association with workshops, exhibitions and photo walks around the city.

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USVA — Student cultural centre

Theatre · Music · Film

Theatre, music, film and debate — open to all students with many free events. Located at Munnekeholm 10.

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Other associations

More student associations

  • Albertus Magnus — student music association; orchestras, choirs and ensembles
  • Dizkartes — student debating society, with sessions in English available
  • GaiaGaia — sustainability and environment student group
  • Language exchange clubs — practise Dutch, English and other languages with native speakers, organised through ESN and various faculties