Introduction

Groningen is nicknamed "The student city", and with a reason. Almost a quarter of Groningen's inhabitants is student and Groningen has the youngest population in the Netherlands. 

The students' life differs in many ways from the way Stadjers live. When Stadjers go to bed, the students just get started.  To learn more about the life students live, we provide you insights in the things students do in their daily life.

Prepare yourselves for a lot of ambiance and beer. Your exploration of the student life will begin soon. We'll start at de Grote Markt and follow the route on the map below, you can also find this route under the header 'map' in the menu. 

First stop of this tour will be the Academy Building, where you will learn more about the university and lectures. Below you'll find the route.

Directions from the Grote Markt: 

• 1. When standing in front of the ABN Amro building walk towards H&M.
  
• 2. At the crossing where the Burger King is located, turn right.
  
• 3. After approximately 150 metres you will find the Broerstraat on your left hand side.
  
• 4. When you walk into the Broerstraat, the Academy Building will be on your right hand side. And the University Library will be on the left.