Social Life & Student Activities

ESN, welcome weeks, sports & associations

A crowd with glow sticks at an open-air festival stage in Groningen at night

Festivals & nightlife — where students come together

ESN Groningen

Sign up week 1

The biggest international student network. Card gives you 10–20% off at partner bars, museums and transport across Europe.

  • ESN card (valid across Europe)€20 / year
  • Beer & bowling nights€5 – 8
  • Day trips around NL€10 – 20
  • City trips (Amsterdam/Berlin/Brussels)€150 – 260
  • Cultural & themed parties€5 – 10
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Hanze Welcome Week

Early September

Orientation sessions, campus tours and social events for new Hanze students.

  • Most activitiesFree – €10
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Welcome RUG Introduction Week (GINT)

Late August

Social events, city tours and themed nights for new RUG students.

  • Full package€55 – 75
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ACLO University Sports Centre

80+ sports — yoga, climbing, swimming, martial arts, dance, fitness and more.

Location: Blauwborgje 16. Register at the website or via the ACLO app.

  • Annual student membership€95 – 110
  • 1 semester€50
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Faculty-based associations

Organise social events, drinks and trips — usually study-program specific. Check your faculty website or notice boards on campus.