Built for belonging · Groningen

Clubs, friends & other impossible first weeks

Cohyva is the student community platform that turns "I don't know anyone here" into a calendar full of people who get you.

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How it works

From new in town to your first night out

01

Tell us what you're into

Pick a handful of interests — climbing, choir, debate, board games. No account needed to start.

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02

We suggest clubs

We weigh your interests against current Cohyva club data and surface the best fits — language and beginner-friendliness included.

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03

Show up this week

Save the ones you like and RSVP. Every club flags a first-timers-welcome event, so the first step is the easy one.

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Explore Groningen

Clubs to explore this week

Get my picks

A selection of currently listed student communities in Groningen.

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International/Nationality

ESN Groningen

A year-round international student network with weekly activities, practical arrival support, a buddy programme, and a six-day Introduction Week.

EnglishOpen to internationals€10.50 ESNcardBeginner friendlyHigh energyWeekly
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Culture & Arts

Usva

Groningen's student culture centre: seven creative course areas, festivals, associations, and a public building near the A-Kerk.

Dutch & EnglishOpen to internationalsReduced student ratesBeginner friendlyOccasional
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Faith/Philosophy

SKLO

An umbrella for Groningen student organisations exploring meaning, belief, philosophy, and the big questions outside a degree programme.

Dutch & EnglishOpen to internationalsVaries by organisationBeginner friendlyOccasional
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Student Association

SIB-Groningen

An English-language student association where a Monday lecture or debate turns into a borrel, with trips and member-led events throughout the year.

EnglishOpen to internationalsSee SIB websiteBeginner friendlyHigh energyWeekly
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International/Nationality

AEGEE-Groningen

A Groningen student travel association connected to a Europe-wide network, with weekly social activities, trips, training, and year-round joining.

EnglishOpen to internationals€50 per yearBeginner friendlyHigh energyWeekly
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International/Nationality

GISA

A peer community for Indian and international students navigating Groningen, with orientation support and cultural events.

EnglishOpen to internationalsSee GISA channelsBeginner friendlyOccasional
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Student Association

Cleopatra A.S.G.

A Dutch-language student association built around openness, equality, year-round joining, and a clear no-hazing position.

Dutch€150 per yearBeginner friendlyHigh energyWeekly
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Diversity/Inclusion

Ganymedes LGBT+

A queer student community with open Thursday drinks, Dutch and English communication, and a buddy who can meet you before your first event.

Dutch & EnglishOpen to internationalsSee Ganymedes websiteBeginner friendlyWeekly

Directory

Browse all clubs

Filter by what matters: language, category, faculty, price, and whether a club is ready to welcome internationals.

20 clubs

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International/Nationality

ESN Groningen

A year-round international student network with weekly activities, practical arrival support, a buddy programme, and a six-day Introduction Week.

EnglishOpen to internationals€10.50 ESNcardBeginner friendlyHigh energyWeekly
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Culture & Arts

Usva

Groningen's student culture centre: seven creative course areas, festivals, associations, and a public building near the A-Kerk.

Dutch & EnglishOpen to internationalsReduced student ratesBeginner friendlyOccasional
SKLO photo
Faith/Philosophy

SKLO

An umbrella for Groningen student organisations exploring meaning, belief, philosophy, and the big questions outside a degree programme.

Dutch & EnglishOpen to internationalsVaries by organisationBeginner friendlyOccasional
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Student Association

SIB-Groningen

An English-language student association where a Monday lecture or debate turns into a borrel, with trips and member-led events throughout the year.

EnglishOpen to internationalsSee SIB websiteBeginner friendlyHigh energyWeekly
AEGEE-Groningen photo
International/Nationality

AEGEE-Groningen

A Groningen student travel association connected to a Europe-wide network, with weekly social activities, trips, training, and year-round joining.

EnglishOpen to internationals€50 per yearBeginner friendlyHigh energyWeekly
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International/Nationality

GISA

A peer community for Indian and international students navigating Groningen, with orientation support and cultural events.

EnglishOpen to internationalsSee GISA channelsBeginner friendlyOccasional
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Diversity/Inclusion

Ganymedes LGBT+

A queer student community with open Thursday drinks, Dutch and English communication, and a buddy who can meet you before your first event.

Dutch & EnglishOpen to internationalsSee Ganymedes websiteBeginner friendlyWeekly
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Music

Bathroom Scenario

An English-language a cappella student choir with no auditions: anyone who loves to sing can join the Thursday rehearsal.

EnglishOpen to internationalsSee Bathroom Scenario websiteBeginner friendlyOccasional
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Study/Academic

Clio

The study association for IRIO students, combining academic support, career development, a current-affairs magazine, and a full social programme.

EnglishOpen to internationalsSee Clio websiteBeginner friendlyHigh energyOccasional
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Sport

ACLO

A Groningen-wide student sports organisation with courses, open hours, courts and affiliated clubs.

Dutch & EnglishOpen to internationalsEUR 79.95/year for 2026/27Beginner friendly
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Study/Academic

EBF

The Faculty of Economics and Business association for students who want academic, career and social life in one place.

EnglishOpen to internationalsEUR 10/yearBeginner friendlyHigh energy
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Culture & Arts

Groninger Debating Society Kalliope

A Groningen debating community with accessible workshops, regular sessions and a simple first visit.

Dutch & EnglishOpen to internationalsEUR 25/yearBeginner friendlyWeekly
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Study/Academic

Study Association Cover

The study association for Artificial Intelligence, Computing Science and Computing Science-related students in Groningen.

EnglishOpen to internationalsSee Cover websiteBeginner friendlyWeekly
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Sport

GSAC

A student climbing community that connects a free beginner route with indoor access and outdoor weekends.

EnglishOpen to internationalsCheck GSAC for current membership costBeginner friendlyWeekly
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Sport

G.S.A.V. Vitalis

A Groningen student athletics community for recreational and competitive runners who want training with a real social rhythm.

EnglishOpen to internationalsSee Vitalis channelsBeginner friendlyHigh energyWeekly
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International/Nationality

AIESEC Groningen

A student-led international organisation for leadership development, local volunteering and exchange opportunities abroad.

EnglishOpen to internationalsProgramme costs vary by routeBeginner friendly
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Culture & Arts

Flanor

An independent literary student association with reading groups, writers' evenings, readings and a community across Groningen institutions.

EnglishOpen to internationalsSee Flanor channelsBeginner friendly
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Music

G.S.M.G. Bragi

Groningen's long-running student music association for choir, orchestra and a cappella repertoire.

EnglishOpen to internationalsSee Bragi channelsWeekly
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Study/Academic

FMF

The faculty association for physics and mathematics students, with study support, social events and career activities.

EnglishOpen to internationalsFaculty of Science and EngineeringEUR 8/yearBeginner friendlyHigh energyWeekly
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Student Association

Cohyva Club Mockup

A preview club profile showing how real Groningen student clubs will appear on Cohyva after they complete onboarding. This is not an active club listing yet.

Dutch & EnglishOpen to internationalsFreeBeginner friendly

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Find your people this week

Three quick questions. Clubs that fit. One easy first step — every match flags a first-timers-welcome event.