HQ Function

The central university administration, key faculties, main library, and ceremonial functions are based here, serving as the nerve center for academic and research activities.

Notable Features:

The Academiegebouw (Academy Building) with its distinctive architecture, the University Library (UB), Harmonie Complex, and various faculty buildings spread throughout the inner city.

Work Culture:

An intellectually vibrant, research-intensive, and internationally oriented academic environment that encourages collaboration, critical thinking, and innovation among students and staff.

HQ Significance:

The historic heart of the university, representing over four centuries of academic tradition and contribution to knowledge, significantly shaping the cultural and intellectual landscape of Groningen.

Values Reflected in HQ: The architectural blend mirrors the university's core values: respecting its rich heritage while embracing innovation, pursuing academic excellence, and fostering an open, global community.

Location:

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen maintains a strong global presence through extensive international collaborations, including student and staff exchange programs with over 300 partner universities worldwide. It actively participates in joint research projects, international academic networks (e.g., The Guild, Coimbra Group), and offers several joint and double degree programmes. The university also engages in international student recruitment and maintains a widespread alumni network across the globe.

Street Address:

Broerstraat 5

City:

Groningen

State/Province:

Groningen

Country:

Netherlands