R.K.S.V. Albertus Magnus

What R.K.S.V. Albertus Magnus does

R.K.S.V. Albertus Magnus is a Roman Catholic student association (Rooms Katholieke Studentenvereniging) founded on December 14, 1896 in Groningen, Netherlands, and is one of the oldest and the third-largest student associations in the country with approximately 2,600 members. Its primary customer base is university students aged 18-21 at the start of the association year, drawn mainly from Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (RUG) and Hanze Hogeschool. The association's purpose is to provide social, cultural, sporting, and personal development activities for students, including 220 yearclubs (cohort-based groups of 12-17 members), 28 disputen (vertical associations spanning multiple years), and approximately 600 annual commission positions for organizational engagement.

The association operates a sociëteit ('Ons Eigen Huis') at Brugstraat 8 in central Groningen — its location since 1967 — housing a bar (Kroeg), restaurant (Mensa), reading room (Leeszaal), lounge (Schuit), reception room (Borrelruimte), and commission rooms. Technology infrastructure comprises a proprietary iOS/Android mobile application, an online pre-registration portal (inschrijven.albertus.nl), and the BAS-pas internal debit card system used for member transactions and drink tracking. The organization is governed by an annually rotating 7-member board plus the Commissie van Beheer (CvB), a committee of senior members responsible for financial management of the sociëteit.

Revenue is generated through five streams: annual membership fees (Contributie), food and beverage sales across the Kroeg, Toko, and Mensa, corporate sponsorship managed by the CvB (partners include Heineken, 2Join, Hettema, and Bohemian Birds), rental of the Borrelruimte and commissieruimtes to members and external parties, and event revenue from galas, borrels, and committee-organized activities. The association runs the annual KEI-week registration and Kamp/Overgangsperiode introduction program for new members, and operates affiliated foundations including Stichting STAR (charitable giving), Stichting BAAM (study-delay compensation, est. 2000), VAM (parent support, est. 1979), and VSAiMi (alumni association). No financial figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

R.K.S.V. Albertus Magnus

Legal name

R.K.S.V. Albertus Magnus

Website

https://albertus.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1896

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

R.K.S.V. Albertus Magnus is a Dutch Roman Catholic student association founded in 1896 in Groningen, serving approximately 2,600 students at Rijksuniversiteit Groningen and Hanze Hogeschool through social, cultural, sporting, and leadership development activities centered at its Brugstraat 8 sociëteit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Association Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Student Organizations & Club Administration (EDALAHAB)

Keywords

• Student association services
• Student society membership
• Social community programs
• Cultural student activities
• University student community

Headquarters

HQ city

Groningen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees (Contributie): Annual membership fees charged to all active members. The Fiscus II is responsible for setting and collecting these fees.
2. Horeca/Bar Revenue: The association operates an on-site bar (Kroeg), cafe (Toko), and restaurant (Mensa). Revenue is generated from food and beverage sales. The Fiscus II manages all horeca operations and the complete revenue of the association. Draaiende Commissies operate different venues including the Leeszaal, Schuit, and Amsing areas.
3. Corporate Sponsorship and Acquisitie: The CvB manages all corporate sponsorship (acquisitie) for the association. Partner companies provide financial support in exchange for promotional access to the member base of approximately 2,500 students. Partners include Heineken, 2Join, Hettema, and Bohemian Birds.
4. Room Rental: Albertus Magnus rents out its facilities (Borrelruimte, commissieruimtes, and other spaces) to members and external parties for private events.
5. Event Revenue: Revenue generated from organized events including galas, borrels, and special occasions. The association organizes numerous events throughout the year including the Sjaarzentheater, Ouderdag, Kickboksgala, and various committee-organized activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

R.K.S.V. Albertus Magnus is a Roman Catholic student association that runs a student society (Sociëteit 'Ons Eigen Huis') at Brugstraat 8 in Groningen, offering bar, restaurant, and event facilities to its approximately 2,600 members. The association organizes members into 220 yearclubs and 28 disputen, runs approximately 600 annual committee positions, and delivers an annual introduction program (Kamp + transition period) for new members aged 18-21. Members gain access to social events, cultural activities, leadership development, and a physical community venue.

Product overview

R.K.S.V. Albertus Magnus is a traditional Dutch Catholic student association in Groningen, operating as a single unified membership-based organization rather than a platform with separate products. The association offers a portfolio of member services centered around its society venue (Sociëteit 'Ons Eigen Huis' at Brugstraat 8), including bar facilities (Kroeg), restaurant (Mensa), reading room (Leeszaal), and event spaces. The organization structures its ~2,600 members into year clubs, study groups (disputen), and approximately 600 committee positions across managing, operational, and ad-hoc committees. The association also provides a mobile application for iOS and Android, an internal member account system (BAS-pas), and an annual introduction program for new members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stichting STAR: Charitable foundation that raises money and volunteers for local causes in Groningen and Ommeland through beer donations and community engagement.
• COEHNIJN
• VAM (Vrienden van Albertus Magnus)

Products and services

• Albertus Magnus Sociëteit (Student Society Venue) On-site member venue at Brugstraat 8, Groningen offering bar (Kroeg), restaurant (Mensa), reading room (Leeszaal), lounge (Schuit), reception room, and multiple event spaces for member use.
• Albertus Magnus Mobile Application Official mobile app for members, available on iOS App Store and Google Play Store, providing member communication, event information, and association engagement tools.
• BAS-pas Member Account System Internal member debit card system used for member payments, drink tracking, and account management within the association premises.
• Committee and Yearclub Membership Structure Organizational framework structuring ~2,600 members into 220 yearclubs, 28 disputen, and 600 annual committee positions for personal development, leadership, and social activities.
• Introductietijd (Introduction Program)

Quantifiable outcome

• Albertianen have higher Bindend Studieadvies (BSA) pass rates than the RUG average
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HeinekencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHeineken is the primary beer supplier to Albertus Magnus. The partnership provides beverages for the association's bar operations (Kroeg) and event services. Heineken logo appears on the Partners page, indicating an ongoing commercial relationship.
• HettemaminorOthersHettema (Hettema Verhuur) appears as a partner on the Partners page, likely providing rental services (equipment, furniture, or event supplies) to the association.
• Bohemian BirdsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBohemian Birds appears as a partner on the Partners page. The nature of their partnership involves promotional or marketing services for the association.
• Kids UnitedcoreOthersOne of the fixed charitable causes supported by Stichting STAR. Kids United receives donations collected through the beer donation program where members donate €0.90 per beer.
• Rode Kruis (Red Cross)coreOthersFixed charitable partner of Stichting STAR. The Red Cross receives support through fundraising activities organized by the foundation.
• Voedselbank (Food Bank)coreOthersFixed charitable partner of Stichting STAR. The Voedselbank receives donations collected through the beer donation program and volunteer support from Albertianen.
• Rijksuniversiteit GroningencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe university is a key institutional partner. Most Albertus Magnus members are students at RUG, and the association maintains formal relationships including representation at university events and coordination with academic calendar schedules.
• Hanze HogeschoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe university of applied sciences is an institutional partner, with many Albertus members also studying at Hanze. The Vice-Praeses maintains contact with both institutions.
• AHC ZusterverenigingenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlbertus Magnus maintains relationships with sister associations within the AHC (Algemeen Katholiek Contact) network across the Netherlands. The Vice-Praeses coordinates with these sister verenigingen.
• Vrienden van Albertus Magnus (VAM)coreOthersFounded July 4, 1979, VAM is an organization of involved parents who provide extra financial support to the association. VAM has funded initiatives including a choir conductor, photography equipment, murals, and water fountains. They meet three times annually with the board.
• Vereniging Senioren Alberti Magni (VSAiMi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe alumni association for former Albertus members. Alumni automatically become members after graduation unless they opt out. VSAiMi provides annual donations to Stichting BAAM and supports senior activities.
• Stichting Eigen HuisminorOthersAn advisory foundation connected to the association. The Procurator serves as advisor to Stichting Eigen Huis.
• Stichting BAAMcoreOthersFounded in 2000, Stichting BAAM (Beheer Auditorenfonds Albertus Magnus) provides financial compensation to active members who experience study delays due to committee work. Funded by donations from VSAiMi and Albertus Magnus.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vindicat: Vindicat is the largest student association in the Netherlands, also based in Groningen, and operates a comparable sociëteit model with membership fees, bar operations, yearclubs, and corporate sponsorship. It competes directly with Albertus for the same RUG and Hanze student recruitment pool.
• K.S.V. Sanctus Virgilius: K.S.V. Sanctus Virgilius is a Catholic student association in Amsterdam and one of Albertus's sister verenigingen within the AHC (Algemeen Katholiek Contact) network. It offers a directly comparable membership and sociëteit model with yearclubs, disputen, and corporate sponsorship.
• Unitas Studiosorum Amstelodamensis: Unitas S.A. is one of the oldest student associations in Amsterdam with a comparable membership model, sociëteit, yearclubs, and corporate sponsorship structure to Albertus Magnus, serving University of Amsterdam students.
• L.S.V. Minerva: L.S.V. Minerva is the oldest student association in the Netherlands (founded 1814), based in Leiden, and runs a comparable membership model, sociëteit building, yearclubs, disputen, and corporate sponsorship structure to Albertus Magnus.

Emerging players

• Erasmus Student Network (ESN): ESN is a Europe-wide student association network focused on international student exchange and integration. While structurally different (non-geographic, peer-to-peer), it overlaps with Albertus on the student social-activities value proposition for incoming students in Groningen.

Regional players

• C.S.V. Alpha: C.S.V. Alpha is a Christian student association in Nijmegen with a comparable sociëteit, membership, and committee structure to Albertus Magnus, serving Radboud University students in a different regional market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RKSVAlbertus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/r-k-s-v-albertus-magnus
• Instagraminstagram.com/rksvalbertus

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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