Emmen is about to become your new student city – how exciting!
During NHL Stenden’s StudyStartWeek, you’ll get to know this inspiring location and discover everything this vibrant city has to offer. From cafés to hotspots – there’s plenty to explore!
Missing the StudyStartWeek schedule or other important details for your programme? Please contact your programme directly.
Can’t find your Dutch-taught degree programme here? Check our Dutch webpage instead!
Practical information
Your new life as a student. Pretty exciting, right? Let's guide you through those first days so you can be sure you get off to a good start.
Studystartweek schedule
The full StudyStartWeek programme will be online by 16 June 2026.
Discover what it’s like to study in Emmen
Want to know everything about Emmen as a student city already? Check out everything about our location right here.
First Year Fiesta Emmen
Hi student!
Are you ready to kick off your student life in Emmen? Join the First Year Fiesta Emmen: a festival especially for you and all your new fellow students at NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences.
Meet other first-year students, enjoy music, games, tasty food truck snacks and drinks, and have a great afternoon together.
Who, what, where & when?
Who: You and all other first-year students in Emmen.
What: Music, games, drinks, snacks and lots of fun.
Where: NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences.
When: Thursday 27 August, 14:00 – 16:00.
Do I need to sign up?
No, you don’t. Just bring your new fellow students and drop by.
Don’t miss the Fiesta… see you there!