Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden
Want to know everything about Leeuwarden as a student city already? Check out everything about our location right here.
First Year Fiesta Leeuwarden
Come to the First Year Fiesta with your new classmates. This event is especially for all first-year students at NHL Stenden. Start your student life together with music, drinks and snacks.
📅 Mark your calendar for Tuesday 25 August
📍 Kennisplein Leeuwarden, Rengerslaan 8-10
⏰ 17:00 – 21:00
You don’t need to sign up. On Friday 21 August, you’ll receive your ticket with a QR code by email. You’ll need this to enter the event area, so keep it ready. Don’t forget to bring your ID.
Leip Leeuwarden
LEIP! – the Leeuwarden First-Year Introduction Period – is organized by Leeuwarden Student City and a group of enthusiastic students who helped plan this introduction as part of their studies.
Pre-intro activities
Kick-start your student life in Leeuwarden and join pre-intro activities organised by local partners and student groups. Sign up, meet new people, and settle into your new community.