Psychology
Welcome to the master of Psychology at the faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences of the University of Groningen. On this page we will keep you informed of all important information about the start of your studies.
Study start week: 26 - 30 January 2026
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Master track
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When
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Location
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Applied Cognitive Neuroscience (ENG)
Information master
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Tuesday 27 January
15:00 - 16:30 hrs |
Muntinggebouw Snijderszaal
M.0061
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Clinical Neuropsychology (ENG)
Information master and internship
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Tuesday 27 January
16:00-17:00 hrs
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Boumangebouw Gadourekzaal
B.0126
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Klinische Neuropsychologie (NL)
Informatie master
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Tuesday 27 January
10:00-11:30 hrs |
Boumangebouw Gadourekzaal
B.0126
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Klinische Psychologie (NL)
Informatie master
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Tuesday 27 January
15:00-16:30 hrs |
Muntinggebouw Noordamzaal
M.0074
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Klinische Neuropsychologie, Klinische Psychologie (NL)
Informatie stage
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Thursday 29 January
11:00-12:00
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Muntinggebouw Kouwerzaal
M.0161
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Theory and History of Psychology (ENG)
Information master
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Wednesday 28 January
13:00-14:30 hrs (recording)
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Muntinggebouw Noordamzaal
M.0074
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Work, Organizational and Personnel Psychology (ENG)
Information master |
Tuesday
27 January 9:00-10:30
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Muntinggebouw Noordamzaal
M.0074
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Work, Organizational and Personnel Psychology (ENG)
Information internship |
Tuesday 27 January
11:00-12:30
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Muntinggebouw Noordamzaal
M.0074
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For location information see map faculty and picture:
The Muntinggebouw can be entered via the entrance of the Heymansgebouw, Grote Kruisstraat 2/1.
Information for new students from other universities or faculties
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Faculty welcome meeting
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26 January 15:00-approx. 16:30
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Munting building room M.0061 (Snijderszaal)
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Drinks
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26 January approx. 16:30-17:30
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Orangerie (Gadourek building)
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Library instruction
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28 January 15:00-16:30
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Munting building room M.0061 (Snijderszaal)
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The presentation of the introductory welcome meeting will be posted later this week.
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Recording Library instruction
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Presentation study advisor
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Presentation student ambassadors
The Munting building can be entered via the main entrance of the Heymans building, Grote Kruisstraat 2/1.
Practical information
can be found (after you have registered) in the Student Portal under Study Info.
You will find more information under the relevant programme:
Under Advice and Support
Study advice and support
Studying with special circumstances
Student Service Centre --> courses and training, studying effectively, academic writing, dealing with exam stress Confidential advisor
Under General information
Board of Examiners --> for applying for exemptions, elective credits, complaints, etc. and for questions about exams
Under General information University of Groningen, support
Student well-being
Under Facilities
Career Services BSS--> career information
University Library
On the University Library site you will find practical information. For this, also visit the library instrucution for which you will receive an invitation (see information above)
Attendance at GMW faculty courses
Practicals/workshops are usually compulsory.
Lectures are usually not compulsory, but it is strongly recommended to attend all lectures.
Before you start (to-do list)
After you have completed your registration (tuition payment arranged, photo uploaded for your student card), you will receive your student card and statement of enrollment.
If you have not yet completed your registration, please check the registration procedure (for non-Dutch qualification) to see which steps you still need to complete.
For a good start in September, go through the following steps:
Visit the Student Portal
In the Student Portal you will find all the information related to your studies. Explanation about the Student Portal can be found on the tutorial page.
Check your schedule
During the study start week, there are introduction lectures. We expect you to attend these because important information about the study will be provided.
On the tutorial page, you will find instructions on how to access the correct schedule information.
Order your books
If you become a member of the study association, you get a discount on your textbooks.
More information can be found under 'study association' on this page.
Sign up for the study association
Registration is not compulsory.
The study association also organises activities for master's students.
More information can be found under 'Study association' on this page.
Watch the tutorial page
As a student at the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, you use various online applications, such as the Student Portal, the Schedule Generator, the Course Catalog, and Progress. Below you will find explanations on how to use these applications.
Study association VIP
VIP is the study association for Psychology students at the University of Groningen that organizes both study-related and social activities. As a VIP member, you will receive benefits such as discounts on study books and VIP activities.
Order your books
If you become a member of the study association VIP, you get a discount on your textbooks. You can register for VIP through the website.
After you have logged in you can order your books.
Contact details
If you want to learn more about VIP, stay updated on upcoming events, or become a member, please visit the website and social media:
Website: www.vipsite.nl
Membership: Sign up
Instagram: vip_groningen
WhatsApp group: VIP activities
Links and contact information
If you still have questions after consulting the FAQ, please contact:
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the Student Information and Administration (information on e.g. application, Studielink, registration, tuition fees, RUG pass)
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the Student Service Desk and Administration of the Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences ((information about the study program, course registration, exemptions, appointment with a student advisor))
Infonet BSS
Available when enrolled.
Social media and blog
Instagram faculty BSS
Mindwise, the Department's blog
