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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?
KEI-Week ’26
Every year thousands of students are eager to start their student days and this year you are part of this! To make a flying start with your student life and to get to know and discover your new student city, here is the KEI-week!.
We hope to see you from 10 to 14 August!
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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.
When can you sign up to become a KEI-leader?
This year you can sign up from the 8th till the 12th of May to become a KEI-leader.
PAY ATTENTION: It does not matter at which moment of the week you register, after the registration a random selection will take place.
After you have been selected as a KEI-leader you will have to confirm your registration. This confirmation will take place in July, the exact date and time will be announced later.
When does the KEI-week take place?
The KEI-week 2025 takes place from 11th until the 15th of August!
