Medical Sciences Summer School Global Health
University of Groningen
Program description
Study global health at Groningen
The 14th Summer School on Global Health will be organized this summer in collaboration withIFMSA-Groningen!
The program consists of 8 full days with educational activities, workshops and interactive lectures by experts on six different Global Health topics:
- Access and right to health
- Infectious diseases
- Non-communicable diseases
- Reproductive health
- Mental health
- Cultural dimensions of medicine
On top of the educational programme, there will also be organized fun activities during the evenings to socialize and to enjoy the nightlife of Groningen.
The Summer School will provide you with a great opportunity to meet new people from all over the world with whom you will share your common interest and knowledge of Global Health. Do not miss such once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Admission requirements
The Medical Sciences Summer School Global Health at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands is available to undergraduate medical students with a special interest in global health.
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Learn moreTuition fees
650,- Euro per participant, including educational program, 2 meals per day, accommodation at international student house 'Winschoterdiep', as well as several social activities.
300,- Euro per (RUG) participant, including educational course, meals, as well as several social activities. (excl. housing)
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About this institute
University of Groningen
The University of Groningen is one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands, founded in 1614 the university ranks amongst the top 100 universities in the world. We are a research intensive institution offering a wide range of highly regarded bachelor,...
Why study at University of Groningen
We're a Top 100 University
Study at one of the world’s leading universities. Learn from the best and take advantage of exciting research opportunities. Live in a vibrant city where over a quarter of the population are students. Whatever you’re seeking from your university experience, you’ll find it in Groningen. With over 45 world-class Bachelor’s programmes and 160 highly-ranked Master’s programmes, we have a field of study for you.
Our groundbreaking research
As a student, you will be actively involved in research at one of Europe’s top research institutions from the get-go. The University of Groningen carries out ground-breaking and socially-relevant research that builds bridges between disciplines and closes the gap between science and society.
400 years of reputation
The University of Groningen is the second oldest university in the Netherlands and has built a reputation for excellence. Many talented people have passed through the university during its rich 400-year history, including Nobel Prize winners like Ben Feringa (Chemistry, 2016) and Frits Zernike (Physics, 1953). Some have been pioneers in their respective fields, such as the first female University student and the first female lecturer in the Netherlands, the first Dutch astronaut and the first president of the European Bank.
Vibrant Student Life
While its history can be traced back to 300 BC, today Groningen is a vibrant student city with the youngest population in the Netherlands – one in four people here is a student! That means there’s always something to do, with various art and music festivals, theatres, cinemas and performance venues catering to all tastes, whether you prefer to watch or want to join in. In Groningen, you’ll see students everywhere: studying in the pretty Noorderplantsoen park, working various part-time jobs and partying the night away.
Global Community
The University of Groningen attracts a large international community! Our Erasmus Student Network (ESN) conveniently facilitates all international students in Groningen and organizes over 150 activities a year. The University of Groningen has strong international connections which means that you can easily spend part of your degree studying abroad. The University also offers several unique international Master’s degree programmes in cooperation with other large European universities.
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