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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.

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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.

International Social Work. Drie studenten in gesprek. De middelste heeft een laptop. Ze zitten er relaxt bij.

What do students think?

Student experience: Greggory Lien (International Social Work)

''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.

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International Social Work student in HAN Nijmegen building
Student experience: Manuela Pekelman Venturini (International Social Work)

''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.

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International Social Work, klas, college, 2 docenten, vrouw
Student experience: Talia Heinen

''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.

HAN Newsroom
Een foto van student International Social Work Talia Heinen tijdens haar stage in Sri Lanka.
International Social Work (ISW)

“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.

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Vrouwelijke studenten HAN International-Social-Work volgens een creatief vak drama op de HAN, Kapittelweg 33

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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • 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.

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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!

Arnhem campus
 

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.

Studenten van International Social Work checken de Instagrampagina op hun laptop

Student services and support

Study coaching

When you start studying at HAN you will be assigned a study coach. The study coach guides you during your studies, lends a listening ear and advises you if you fall behind. And if you need more specialized help, they can refer you to the right person. The senior coach, student counselor or psychologist, for example.

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Studying with Special Circumstances

Do you have a disability or other special circumstance that will affect your studies? HAN offers support and services to ensure your study environment fits your needs. For example, extra time on exams. Or alternatives to certain parts of the study program.

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International Office

As an international student, there are lots of practical matters you need to arrange. International Office knows about all these issues and can lend you a helping hand. Going abroad for a semester as part of your program? International Office can answer all your questions about this as well.

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Student Support Center

Do you want to work on your study skills? Or perhaps you want to improve your writing skills? Or do you need to see a counselor or psychologist about a personal matter? HAN Study Success provides counseling, training courses, workshops and coaching for all HAN students. The aim? To give you the tools to study successfully.

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The location

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  • HAN Arnhem campus

    Ruitenberglaan 26
    6826 CC Arnhem
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Contact us

Got a question? Contact us at ASK HAN. We're happy to help!

Opening hours

Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 17:00
 

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Vrouwelijke studenten HAN International-Social-Work volgens een creatief vak drama op de HAN, Kapittelweg 33