Study start in Haugesund
Here you will find information about your start of studies in Haugesund.
Note that the start-up event on August 11th is primarily for new students in the bachelor's programmes.
Semester opening 2026 in Haugesund
Monday, August 10th
10.00–11.45: Meetup on campus. All new students are served both food and important information.
We all walk to Festiviteten around 11.45.
12.00–12.45: Welcome ceremony in Festiviteten.
12.45–13.10: «God-start», a lecture by Sammen.
13.30: Guided tour on campus.
14.00: Barbecue on campus
Fadder activities
Tuesday, August 11th
10.00–14.00: Educational programme
10.00–11.15: Author Olav Schewe lectures on how to succeed with your studies.
Fadder activities
Wednesday, August 12th
10.00–15.00: Educational programme
12.00–13.15: Information fair on campus.
Fadder activities
Thursday, August 13th
10.00–14.00: Educational programme.
Fadder activities
The nautics students are on Utsira Thursday and Friday.
Friday, August 14th
10.00–14.00: Educational programme.
Fadder activities
The nautics students are on Utsira Thursday and Friday.
The Engineering students are on Hall of Flame
Saturday, August 15th
Fadder activities.
Sunday, August 16th
Fadder activities.
Fadder programme and buddy programme
There will also be other social activities throughout the week.
The Fadder programme is for full degree students in Haugesund, whereas exchange students have their own buddy programme.