Practical info
You want to be well prepared before you start your social work degree. Find out about housing, visas and permits, insurances and public transport. Also get info on textbooks and download important documents like the degree statute and enrollment regulations.
Before you arrive in the Netherlands
Before you arrive in the Netherlands, you need to arrange some practical matters. You need to organize your accommodation, for example. And, depending on your nationality, you might need to arrange a visa.
Housing
You need a suitable place to live during your studies. A place within easy distance of the campus and where you can feel at home. The HAN Housing Office helps international students like yourself find a room. Are you from outside the EU/EEA? You get priority: a guaranteed room. From the EU/EEA? You can go on the waiting list.
Visa info
To study in the Netherlands, you need the right visas and permits. Are you from the EU/EEA? Then you don’t need any visas or permits. You just need to register at city hall. Are you from a country outside the EU/EEA? Then you need a residence permit. You might also need an entry visa.
What do students think?
''I've become more expressive''
Greggory is 27 and comes from the USA. He’s in his 1st year of International Social Work. Curious what made him apply for International Social Work and how it changed him as a person? Read on to find out.
''I love that we all help each other''
Manuela is 28 and comes from Brazil. She’s in her 1st year of International Social Work. She loves the caring and helpful attitude of her classmates.
''I learn a lot about different cultures from all over the world''
Talia is a 3rd year International Social work student. Curious about her experiences and her advice for new students? Read more to find out.
“ISW is becoming something special”
"I loved the diversity of classmates, teachers, and curriculum," says Raven Hak, an International Social Work graduate at HAN University. Raven and other graduates D'yonce Boasman and Anett Kis highlight the focus on cultural diversity, open discussions, and a supportive, safe atmosphere.
Once you arrive in the Netherlands
Once you arrive in the Netherlands, you need to know about some other practical issues. For example, about working, insurance, public transport and the government.
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Healthcare and insurance
Going to study in the Netherlands? Then you need to know about the healthcare system. And you need to organize your student health insurance. Are you from the EU/EEA? Your health insurance policy in your home country might cover you. Non-EU/EEA students receive health insurance through the financial guarantee. Other useful insurances are liability insurance, repatriation insurance and household contents insurance.
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Working
The rules on working depend on your nationality. Are you from the EU/EEA? Then you are free to work in the Netherlands. Are you from outside the EU/EEA? Then you are free to do self-employed work. If you work for an employer, you need a work permit and the hours are restricted. All international students working in the Netherlands must have Dutch public health insurance.
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Public transport
The Netherlands has excellent public transport. In the Nijmegen and Arnhem area you can get almost everywhere by train or bus. In the bigger cities, you can also use the tram or metro. To pay for these services you use an OV chip card (OV-chipkaart in Dutch).
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Government
When living in the Netherlands, you need a citizen service number (BSN). This number is important for all your dealings with the government. For example, to open a bank account or to visit a doctor. You get a BSN number after registering at city hall.
Welcome to International Social Work!
On September 2nd, you will start the International Social Work program. What should you keep in mind and what do you need? Check the list below to be well-prepared!
Campus facilities
The HAN campus in Arnhem has all the facilities you need: modern lecture halls, study and multimedia centers, sports facilities, canteens and cafes. Also important: a reliable wireless network (Eduroam). And you can easily reach the campuses by train, bus or bike.
Degree Statute & Enrollment Regulations
Below you find the Degree Statute (including the Education and Examination Regulations) (OS/OER) and the Enrolment Regulations of the degree programme. The Degree Statute describes the programme in detail. Everything about the education, final assessments and (modular) exams. In addition, the Degree Statute contains information about the design, organisation and implementation of the programme. You can read how everything is arranged during the programme and what you will learn. The Enrolment Regulations contains the most important regulations for application, enrolment, re-enrolment, and termination of enrolment.
The location
HAN Arnhem campus
Ruitenberglaan 26
6826 CC Arnhem
Contact us
Got a question? Contact us at ASK HAN. We're happy to help!
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