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. We've got tips for you on getting the administration done the first days in the Netherlands, like registering on campus and the City Hall and opening a bank account. And you can find ways that will help you settle in, such as getting a bikegetting around, and joining the study start week.

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Intro weeks

Join the Study Start Week and get to know your new hometown, meet study buddies and join in with activities on and off campus.

‏‏‎ ‎Learn by doing

Our educational concept: Design-Based Education

Design-based education is all about learning by doing. Experimenting, making mistakes, reflecting and refining so you can create a solution that works.

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YOS app

From class schedules to tracking your progress, the YOS app keeps you organised when it comes to your studies – and helps you stay in touch with your study coach.

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Academic Calendar

Our academic year is divided into four terms, each finishing with test weeks when you hand in assignments or do exams. Check the calendar for when you sign up for tests, when they take place – and when you get time off!

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Student Empowerment

Student Counselling office

Get advice on finances, disability guidance, diversity & inclusion and personal matters affecting your studies.

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Study Choice Advice

Check out ways to make sure you’re on the right track or boost your studies.

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Student training courses

To help you along with your studies there are extra courses available to anyone studying at NHL Stenden, regardless of their programme.

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Endless international opportunities

Grand Tour

Grand Tour gives you the familiar NHL Stenden way of learning but in an unfamiliar setting, so you can dive straight into exploring the country and culture.

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RUN-EU

RUN-EU challenges you to find real-life solutions to regional, national or international issues working in teams with students, teachers and companies from all over Europe.

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Exchange

Exchange gives you the chance to learn about other cultures and broaden your own perspective by studying in a new environment.

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Internship

One of the highlights of your study career at NHL Stenden, no matter the study, is most definitely, your internship.

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Explore beyond your studies

X-Honours

X-Honours is an extracurricular programme offered by NHL Stenden for students who are open-minded, curious and want to go the extra mile.

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Center for Entrepreneurship

The Center for Entrepreneurship is the community run for and by students with the entrepreneurial spirit to start their own business.

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Student associations

At NHL Stenden, you'll find international and local student associations as well as student associations linked to specific studies. Find out what suits you best.

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Student jobs

You may decide you want to work part-time while studying at NHL Stenden. Fortunately, there are definitely opportunities available for students to work part-time.

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Student sport

Look after your physical wellbeing and keep fit, join a team doing your favourite sport or discover new sports with our student sport options.

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Facilities

From borrowing library books to renting audio-visual equipment, from finding a place to study to a place to pray, and from asking for advice to signing up for extra courses, check out the facilities at NHL Stenden that will make your student life just that little easier.

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Catering facilities

Let’s start with the fact that a regular cup of coffee or tea is free on campus! There are drinks machines spread throughout all of our campuses – all you have to do is bring your own cup. Of course, there’s more to life than just regular coffee, so check out the rest of our catering facilities for more drinks, snacks and meals.

Contact

Is your head buzzing with questions? Get in touch. We're here to help you, guide you, answer your questions and point you in the right direction.