Application procedure for an Exchange semester at NHL Stenden

Once you’ve decided what minor subject you want to take, it’s time to apply. When you apply to NHL Stenden, part of the application process involves your home university nominating you using our online form. After nomination, you:  

  1. Receive confirmation of your nomination
  2. Will be enrolled in our systems
  3. Will receive a welcome email with the application dates and the information regarding the Dutch language course.
  4. Will receive the information about the application procedure and can select the courses of your choice in our iGo Portal during the application period.
  • Nomination deadline Autumn semester 1 May 2027

  • Nomination deadline Spring semester 1 October 2027

  • Nomination procedure: your home university has to nominate you via our online form. Students may not fill out this form. 

Semester dates Autumn semester (26-27)

Introduction week (mandatory) 26 August 2026 - 28 August 2026

Start Classes: 31 August 2026 - 29 January 2027 (including 2 test weeks) 

Semester dates Spring semester (26-27)

Introduction week (mandatory) 27 January 2027 - 29 January 2027

Start Classes: 1 February 2027 - 16 July 2027 (including 3 test weeks) 

Semester dates Autumn semester (27-28)

Introduction week (mandatory): 25 August 2027 - 27 August 2027 

Start Classes: 30 August 2027 - 28 January 2028 (including 3 test weeks) 

Learning agreement 

If you are required to submit a Learning Agreement to your home university, you can fill in your details using the Online Learning Agreement (OLA) tool: https://learning-agreement.eu/. Once you and your home university have both signed the OLA, we will submit the final signature. If your home university does not yet work with the OLA tool, you can email your Learning Agreement as a PDF to [email protected]. Please name the courses in your OLA/LA as described in the course catalogue. 

Details for the learning agreement:  

  • Legal name of educational institute: NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences 

  • Erasmus code: NLLEEUWAR01 

  • International Office: [email protected]

  • Contact person receiving institution: M. van den Bergh