Exchange

The offering below is available for students of the current Stenden partners. 

Leeuwarden

In Leeuwarden, you can choose courses in the field of International Hospitality Management, Leisure & Events Management, Tourism Management, Retail Business School, International HRM, and Creative Business, Media Management. See the complete course list for Exchange students at Stenden Leeuwarden.

Emmen

In Emmen, you can choose courses in the field of International Business. See the complete course list for Exchange students at Stenden Emmen.

Meppel

At the Academy of Primary Education In Meppel, you can attend our unique 30 EC minors especially for Teacher Training students in the field of Education. See the complete course list for Exchange students at Stenden Meppel.

If you are interested in an NHL Stenden exchange programme, please ask the coordinator of your university to submit a request to NHL Stenden. You will then receive an email from us with a link to the application form.

Application procedure

1. Ask your home university to send your nomination for an exchange period to exchange@nhlstenden.com.
2. The application deadlines: 15 May 2018 for Fall semester 2018, 15 October for Spring semester 2018
3. You will be provided with a link for online application.
4. In the online application, choose which campus you want to study at (Leeuwarden, Emmen or Meppel).
5. When accepted, you will receive a confirmation by mail.

Please provide the following information with your application:

• Your name
• Your email address
• Semester(s) of exchange
• Study location (Leeuwarden, Emmen or Meppel)
• Field of study at NHL Stenden

NHL Stenden has agreements with universities all over the world. The agreements are listed per institute. If your university is mentioned on the list you can apply for an Erasmus exchange. Check if your university is on one of the lists below.

Stenden partners

NHL partners

NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). The ECTS-system was developed by the European Commission to guarantee recognition of credits gained abroad. ECTS credits describe the student workload required to complete a course unit. 60 ECTS represent the workload of a year of full-time study, 30 ECTS credits that of a semester, 1 credit = 28 hours.

It is up to the participating institutions to assign credits to the different courses relative to their workload. Internships (work placements) and electives are also assigned academic credits, but only if they form an integral part of the study program. Non-credit courses may, however, be included on a student’s transcript. Credits are awarded only if a course has been completed and all requirements have been met and examinations passed.

Students that take part in an exchange program will receive full credits for all academic work successfully completed at any of the ECTS partner institutions. These credits may be transferred from one participating institution to another as long as there has been a prior agreement between the institutions involved. NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences is involved in student exchange with numerous partner institutions.

The infrastructure of NHL Stenden is equipped to welcome disabled students and staff. For more information contact exchange@nhlstenden.com

The type of education you receive is dependant on the programme you choose. Find out more about our educational concepts. 

To make your studies at NHL Stenden successful, a good level of English is required, comparable with a minimum of a level B2, described in the CEFR scales by the Council of Europe (Common European Framework) or IELTS band 6.0. You may use the Self Assessment Grid to check your level. 

Dutch laws require everyone living in the Netherlands to be covered by health insurance. The coverage should include unlimited health care, including long-term illness, psychiatric hospital, dental care and should run from your arrival up to and including your departure date.

If you are a student from an EU/EEA country you need to check with your insurance company at home to verify that you will be covered in the Netherlands for all medical costs without any limitation. Make sure you have proof of this coverage. You may be able to get a European Health Insurance Card from your own national insurance, which you can use in the Netherlands.

Usually, the European Health Card will be sufficient for students from EU/EEA countries. However, anyone who wants to work while studying or take a paid internship will need to arrange insurance in the Netherlands. So will students from non-EU countries. For more information, please visit the website of Study in Holland.

Liability and other insurances

In addition to coverage for medical expenses, we advise you to insure yourself from liability (= third-party insurance), legal assistance, possessions and luggage, as well as emergency assistance and repatriation. We can give you advice about insurance packages in the Netherlands.

Insurance for non-EU students

If you are a non-EU student the NHL Stenden will arrange a visa and/or a residence permit for you, including a special student insurance package which covers medical expenses, extraordinary costs, legal aid, accidents, liability, baggage cover and household goods. The insurance complies with the regulations for visa applications in the Netherlands. During the visa procedure, you will receive detailed information about the insurance arrangement. The cost are around € 40 Euros a month.

Responsibility

Please be aware, the NHL Stenden does not accept any responsibility for damages claimed or medical costs incurred by students.

If you want to find out even more about studying in the Netherlands, you may find any of the following links to be useful:

• An official guide for visiting Holland.
• Erasmus Student Network (Leeuwarden). 
• Studying abroad in Leeuwarden (video).
• Code of conduct in Dutch higher education.

• Erasmus charter (NHL)
• Erasmus charter (Stenden)