Academic calendar
Faculty of Science and Engineering
At the University of Groningen the academic year starts in the first Monday of September. The academic year is divided into four blocks (1a, 1b, 2a, 2b).
Note: please contact SSE-MT ( secretarisomt-sse@rug.nl) for questions or remarks about the academic calendar
Public holidays
The Faculty is closed on the following public holidays:
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25-26 December 2026
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Christmas
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21 December 2026 - 03 January 2027
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Winter Holiday
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26 March 2027
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Good Friday
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29 March 2027
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Easter Monday
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27 April 2027
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King's Day
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05 May 2027
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Liberation Day
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06 May 2027
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Ascension Day
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17 May 2027
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Whit Monday
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25-26 December 2027
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Christmas
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Timetables
Lectures are scheduled in two-hour slots
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09:00-11:00
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11:00-13:00
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13:00-15:00
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17:00-19:00.
Each lecture lasts 2x 45 minutes with a fifteen-minute break in between.
Each lecture therefore ends fifteen minutes before the hour. This ensures a smooth preparation for fellow teachers and allows students to reach their next class without delay.
Last modified:08 September 2026 4.42 p.m.