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YOUR NEW HOME AWAITS
Participate in Europe’s largest introduction week!
Are you starting your studies in Groningen in 2026? Then this is your chance. From 10–14 August, Europe’s largest introduction week takes place. This is the week when Groningen truly comes alive, better known as the KEI Week.
During this week, you will get to know student social, sports, and cultural associations, and most importantly, your future city.
Want to know who organises this week?
Organisation
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does ‘KEI’ stand for?
KEI stands for “Kommissie Eerstejaars Introduktie” , which can be translated as “The commission for the introduction of first-year students”. The KEI-week is the general introduction week for all incoming higher education students, both at the University of Groningen and the Hanze University of Applied Sciences. The KEI-week is the oldest, largest and cheapest introduction week in the Netherlands.
What does the KEI-week have to offer?
During the KEI-week you get to know all the different aspects of Groningen. The KEI-week provides general information about renting a room and student grants. You can also get in touch with sports organizations, student societies and other sorts of associations. Besides all this, there will be a lot of festivities and activities which you can participate in.
What is the ticket price for the KEI-week?
A ticket for the KEI-week prior to the KEI-week has a price of €47. Late bird tickets cost €52. With these prices the KEI-week is the most affordable general introduction week of the Netherlands.
