University College Groningen

University College Groningen (UCG) is a public liberal arts college based in Groningen, the Netherlands. The college offers a bachelor's degree in liberal arts and sciences. Established in 2014, the college currently has approximately 300 students. The university has a diversity of subjects and majors, from which students can choose. The college is part of the University of Groningen.

University College Groningen
TypePublic liberal arts college
Established2014 (2014)
Parent institution
University of Groningen
DeanProf. Dr. Hanny Elzinga
Students~ 300
Address
Hoendiepskade 23–24
,
Groningen
,
Groningen
,
9718 BG
,
Netherlands

53.215239°N 6.554669°E / 53.215239; 6.554669
CampusUrban
LanguageEnglish
Colors  Groningen red[1]
Websitewww.rug.nl/ucg/

In 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, Keuzegids Universiteiten awarded UCG with the title "Top Rated Programme".[2][3]

History

Established in 2014, initially 30 students enrolled in the first year of UCG.[4] The college is housed in the former huishoudschool (household school) on Hoendiepskade. The number of attending students has grown each year. In 2017, the number of first year students increased to 115.[4] The first class of students graduated in 2017. The current class "Class of 2022" has 130 students.

Building
Main building located at the Hoendiepskade

University College Groningen is housed at Hoendiepskade 23/24 in Groningen. The building was built in 1932 by the architect duo Kuiler & Drewes commissioned by the Association for Christian Industry Education (Vereniging voor Christelijk Nijverheidsonderwijs). The building served as a household school for girls called the Princess Juliana school (Prinses Julianaschool). Next to the main building which is currently used by the College, stands a smaller building which functioned as a residence for the caretaker of the school.

During the second world war the building was damaged, and in 1952 the building was expanded by design of Kuiler & Drewes. In 1962 it was renovated again, this time by architect D. Broos. Since 2000 the building has functioned for office-use. Currently, the University of Groningen houses its University College in this building and is regarded as a municipal monument.

The building is built in an expressionistic professional style. The exterior is distinguishable by its use of bright yellow bricks and blue metal doors. The interior includes stained glass windows depicting various household skills such as cooking, washing and sewing.[5][6][7]

Stained glass window depicting household skills that would have been taught at the Princess Juliana school

Education

Tuition fees are relatively high by Dutch standards, as the bachelor costs double that of a regular bachelor's degree. Admission standards are high as well, as solid grades in high school are required to be accepted.[8][9]

All classes at the college are taught in English.[8] In its three-year bachelor's degree programme, called Liberal Arts and Sciences, students can choose from a broad array of courses from different disciplines. Students can choose to major in Social Sciences, Humanities, Sciences or design a Free Major. Among the pedagogical methods employed by the college is project-based learning. Courses are taught by UCG staff, as well as professors from other faculties of the University of Groningen. Students can also choose a Major Specialisation. Major Specialisations allow students to combine different academic disciplines or perspectives into a tailor-made programme that fits the interests and prospective Master choice of the student.

Sciences specialisations - Health & Life Sciences - Mind, Machines & Morality - Smart Technologies

Social Sciences specialisations - Mind and Behaviour - Societies and Cultures in Transition - Philosophy, Politics and Economics - International Relations & International Law - International Business & Entrepreneurship

Humanities specialisation - Culture & Social Change

Student life

The college has a high number of international students, as more than half of the students are from outside the Netherlands.[10] The student association at UCG is called Caerus, which has several committees.[11]

Students who enter the college are required to live at the residential campus of UCG during their first year, which is common among liberal arts colleges in the Netherlands.[12]

References
  1. "Principal colour". University of Groningen. Retrieved 2018-08-24.
  2. "UCG ranks Top Rated Programme". www.rug.nl. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
  3. "Dutch Higher Education Guide 2019: UG-programmes strong at the top". www.rug.nl. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
  4. "Ruim genoeg studenten voor University College". Dhvn.nl. 12 June 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
  5. "Voormalige Prinses Julianaschool - www.staatingroningen.nl". www.staatingroningen.nl. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
  6. "Geschiedenis". hoendiepskade.nl. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
  7. "ArcGIS Web Application". groningen.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
  8. "Content of the Programme". Rug.online-magazine.nl. Retrieved 2018-12-11.
  9. "Admission Requirements 2019/2020". www.rug.nl. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
  10. "BA/BSc Liberal Arts & Sciences". www.rug.nl. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
  11. "Home". Caerus. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
  12. "Op University College geen zesjesstudenten". De Volkskrant. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
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