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HI The Hague introduction week

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August Tue 25 to Sat 29

Starting your studies in The Hague? Join a week full of boat tours, beach activities, parties, and city exploration. Meet fellow students from all educational institutions in The Hague, discover student (sports) associations, and get to know the city: the perfect start to your student life! Come and join your city life.

Your ticket. Your memory.

Get access to events to discover your student city. HI The Hague is waiting for you. Get your The Hague Intro ticket here!


You choose how you want to join

The 2026 edition of HI The Hague comes with a diverse and city-wide program. These events are accessible with a week ticket or separate event tickets. With a week ticket (€85 / early bird €75), you will join a mentor group who will guide you throughout the week.

With your week ticket, you get access to multiple exclusive events such as a movie night, beach day, boat tour, and the closing party, including perks like snacks, drinks, and discounts.

Want to join single events? We got you, just get the event ticket of your choice.

The program

Tuesday, August 25:

Kick-off Movie Night | 18:30 – 22:00 | week ticket only

Got a week ticket? Your introduction week starts here. Meet your intro group and mentors for the first time. Watch a movie together and get to know each other in a relaxed setting. Afterwards, head into the city with your group to continue the evening.

Wednesday, August 26:

Welcome Party | 17:00 – 23:00 | Grote Markt (free)

The official kick-off for all students at Grote Markt, The Hague! Enjoy live music, entertainment, and a vibrant student atmosphere at Grote Markt, one of the most popular café squares in the city centre. Meet new people and celebrate the start of your student life together, at the central student spot Grote Markt. Free entry for all students.

Thursday, August 27:

Student InfoMarket | 14:00 – 16:00 | THUAS (free)

Discover student associations and organisations that make your student life more fun, social, and easier. Walk around, explore, and find your place in the city.

Bar Hopping | 21:00 – 23:00 (€9.50)

Explore some of the city’s most popular student bars while enjoying exclusive discounts and a lively atmosphere. The ticket comes with 4 free drinks!

Friday, August 28:

Association Beach Day | 14:00 – 18:00 | Scheveningen (€7.50)

Spend the day at the beach and get to know student associations in a relaxed and active setting. Join sports activities, creative sessions, or just enjoy the beach vibe.

Saturday, August 29:

Boat Tour | 17:00 – 23:00 (€8.50)

Discover The Hague city center from the water. Enjoy music, free drinks, and great company while cruising through the canals of The Hague city center.

Association borrel | 19:00 onwards | HSV/INTAC | week ticket only

After the boat tours, week-ticket participants can join a dinner at locations with student associations HSV and INTAC together with their mentor groups. This is the last exclusive event for the week's ticket before the closing party. 

The Big Closing Party | 23:00 – 04:00 (€8)

Celebrate the end of an unforgettable week with all participants at the final party at Club Danzig.


Why participate?

Starting your student life is exciting, which is why it’s important to feel at home quickly in your new city. HI The Hague helps with that: it’s an introduction week for all incoming students in The Hague.

During this week, you will:

  • Meet students from different schools
  • Discover the city and its hotspots
  • Get to know student associations
  • Build your network from day one

Your student life starts here.

 

Don’t miss out

We’ll be dropping line-ups, updates, and ticket releases on Instagram first.
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What is HI The Hague?

HI The Hague is the official introduction week for students in The Hague. Your chance to meet new people, explore the city, and start your student life right!

We are the HI The Hague Events Board 2026, a team of students creating the kind of experiences we would want to attend ourselves. Whether you're Dutch or international — this is for you.

New in The Hague? We’ll help you land, find your way, and connect.
Already here? We’ll show you new sides of the city and introduce you to people you wouldn’t have met otherwise.

Brought to you by student commission HI The Hague Events

HI The Hague is a student committee. We have a team Events and a team Reporters. We enjoy organizing events and making content for our fellow students in The Hague! Read more about team Events and team Reporters.

HI The Hague is the official introduction week for students in The Hague, created together with universities, student (sports) associations, and the municipality.

Language & age requirements

All HI The Hague Events are available to both Dutch-speaking and international students. Disclaimer: drinking alcohol under the age of 18 is prohibited during all HI The Hague events. Read the house rules.