Introduction September 2026

_{Ben jij een nieuwe eerstejaars filosofiestudent? Bezoek dan de Nederlandstalige pagina.}

The plenary welcome session for international- and incoming exchange students will take place on Thursday 27 August from 10:00 to 11:00 in lecture room Beta. You will receive additional information about this specific event directly from the study advisor.

You are strongly urged to attend the welcome session to get acquainted with the program coordinator, the study advisor and your fellow students. Should you have any questions then please contact: fil-study-advisor rug.nl

At the beginning of the academic year, each master's programme hosts its own welcome event, such as a meeting, lunch, or drinks, at the faculty.

Master’s Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)

The welcome will take place on Monday 31 August at 13:00-14.00 in Alfa

Master’s Philosophy incl. the Master Educatie (Teacher Training, Dutch-taught programme)

Welcome during the first hour of the course Philosophy beyond Academia on Thursday 3 September, 12:00- 12:45 in Alfa

Philosophy Research Master’s (ReMa)

The welcome will take place on Friday, 4 September, from 12:00 to 14:00 in Aquarium. Later that day, welcome drinks will be held from 17:30 onwards. Location tba.

Master’s Philosophy and Science

The Welcome will take place on Monday 2 September at 13:00-14.00 in Gamma.

All Master’s students will receive an email before 1 August concerning their programme and the (Master’s) courses they need to enrol for.

If for some reason you cannot enrol for your courses in Ocasys then this is no problem. You can still arrange for course enrolment later by sending an email to fil-admin rug.nl.

Also, during the faculty introduction for international Master students and exchange students, on Friday 28 August, you can still be enrolled for courses.

Contact the education office if you have questions: fil-admin rug.nl.

New students can select their upcoming (master) course or programme and view the corresponding schedule on the university's schedule generator.

If your course or study programme is not yet available then please email the master study advisor Janine Weeting fil-study-advisor rug.nl who can advise you further. The administrative team can (also) assist with your schedule and enrolling for courses: fil-admin rug.nl.

Incoming exchange students can contact the international officer Susan Garthaus phil.international rug.nl for information about about their courses.

We welcome all staff and students to the opening of the academic year High Tea on Wednesday 2 September. This will be held from 16:00-17:30 in lecture room Omega. Everyone is welcome!

Dear prospective philosophy student,

If you are new to the University of Groningen, or new to our faculty in particular, you may need some guidance regarding the specifics of the faculty and Groningen student life more broadly. Our student mentor is here to help you with this!

Student mentors are experienced students who act as points of contact and organize several social gatherings of international students at our faculty. They are able to tell you all about the ins and outs of our small beautiful faculty and can help you make the most out of your stay in Groningen.

The international student mentor for 2026-2027 is Sofia Piknjac Phillips. You can reach out to her on: S.C.Piknjac.Phillips student.rug.nl

At the beginning of the semester, Sofia and I will be in touch with you.

All the best,

Yorick Karseboom

Student Portal

The Student Portal (Brightspace) is your central information hub. It serves as a communication portal for students and teachers and provides personalized access to all important study information such as assignments, schedules and very important, faculty and university announcements seen as Need to know and Nice to know (My News) messages on the blue Today tab.

The Student Portal consists of different tabs (see the screenshot below): Today, Study Info, Career and Tools. We advise you to check the Student Portal on a daily basis! If you have questions about logging into your account then please contact EDU support.

Progress

You will find the results of your exams and study progress in Progress.

Not yet registered for the (master) courses of semester 1? No need to worry! You can arrange this during the master- and exchange faculty introduction on 28 August or you can contact the educational office to help you enrol for your courses: fil-admin rug.nl.

Once you have enrolled for your courses in Ocasys, these will be automatically added to the Student Portal (Brightspace).

Ocasys

In Ocasys you can find information about all the courses offered by the university and all faculties. You will usually find a short course description, requirements needed to participate in a course and the literature that will be studied. Remember to select 2026/2027.

Do you have a question or are you looking for information about your programme and/or courses? Then check the Study Guide first!

Please find the new Study Guide Philosophy 2026-2027.

Opening academic year High Tea

Join us for a festive start to the new academic year! On September 2nd, from 4:00–5:30 pm, all students and staff are warmly invited to the opening academic year High Tea in the Omega building and facult garden.

Enjoy a relaxed afternoon with drinks, treats, and the opportunity to meet fellow students and staff. We will provide vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian options. If you have any allergies or dietary requirements, please let us know in advance via fil-secretariaat rug.nl.

We look forward to welcoming you and kicking off the new academic year together!

The introduction for new students of the Bachelor's programme Philosophy of a specific discipline will take place on Friday, August 28, from 14:00 to 15:00 in lecture room Beta, Faculty of Philosophy.

If you have any questions, please contact the study advisor Anouk Labberté: fil-study-advisor@rug.nl

We would like to introduce you to STUFF, the Study Association of the Faculty of Philosophy. STUFF is run by and for students of the Faculty of Philosophy.

Throughout the year, the association organises a wide range of fun (philosophical) activities and events, such as philosophical lectures, monthly drinks, laser gaming throughout the faculty building, the Christmas dinner, and much more! As a member of STUFF, you are welcome to join all these activities, receive discounts on study books through our book sponsor, and receive the association magazine, Qualia.

Meet the the STUFF board for 2026-2027:

Jelle Rienstra - chair

Cas Klein Douwel - secretary

Frouke van Kolck - treasurer

Konstantin Gavrilov - commissioner faculty & education- and external affairs

Tristan van der Kuur - commissioner internal affairs

Become a STUFF member by visiting the website and Instagram, or sign up directly by filling in this form.

Please note: this is a Dutch-language event intended for new first-year students.

STUFF organiseert het introductiekamp voor alle eerstejaars filosofiestudenten. Je hoeft geen lid te zijn van STUFF om deel te nemen aan het kamp.

Kom mee op introductiekamp van Filosofie! Wil jij je mede-aspirant-filosofen (waar je de aankomende drie jaar aan vastzit ;-) op een gezellige en informele manier beter leren kennen? En ook een aantal van je docenten? Kom dan mee op introductiekamp! Het introductiekamp vindt plaats van 18 t/m 20 september op het Holtingerzand in Uffelte. Waar dit kamp de perfecte start is van je toekomst, kijkt het thema juist terug naar je jeugd: Disney! Kom dus vooral in stijl! Schrijf je in voor het (spectaculaire) introductiekamp via deze link.

De locatie is:
't Holtingerzand
Studentenkampweg 2
7975 RD Uffelte (Drenthe)
Telefoon: 0521-351403