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Ticket sales for the largest introduction week in Europe are now open!
Are you starting your studies in Groningen in 2026? Then this is your chance! From August 10 to 14, the largest introduction week in Europe takes place. This is the week when Groningen truly comes to life, also known as the KEI-Week!
During this week, you will get to know student, sports, and cultural associations, but most importantly, your future city.
Buy your Early Bird tickets and save 10 euros!
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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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.
When can you sign up to become a KEI-leader?
This year, sign-ups to become a KEI-leader will open sometime in May, with the exact dates yet to be announced. Want to be among the first to know? Make sure to keep an eye on our socials.
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 2026 takes place from 10th until the 14th of August!
