Practical info
Be well prepared to start your master degree in Embedded Systems. Find out about housing, visas and permits, insurances and public transport. Also learn out about the HAN’s on: International Welcome Days at the Arnhem campus.
Changes to the Embedded Systems track
From September 2023, the Embedded Systems track will merge with the Control Systems track under the name Cyber-Physical Systems. Did you apply for Embedded Systems in 2023-2024? Read more info on the Cyber-Physical Systems page.
Are you currently in the Embedded Systems track? You can still get all the information related to your studies on this page.
Before you arrive
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 Embedded Systems at HAN, 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.
Reach your potential
“I had the opportunity to work a part-time job at HAN. I was a mentor to the bachelor students and helped them in the software engineering division. I coached a lot of students, since my background was in programming. They were far away from their families, so I was like the older brother for everyone. This has given me a tremendous lead and opportunities for my future.”
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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Insurance
Going to study in the Netherlands? Then you need to have good insurance. Health insurance is the most important. 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.
The location
HAN Arnhem campus
Ruitenberglaan 29
6826 CC Arnhem
Discover HAN
The HAN campuses have 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.
Curious?
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Student services and support
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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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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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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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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? The Student Support Center provides counseling, training courses, workshops and coaching for all HAN students. The aim? To give you the tools to study successfully.
Degree statute and enrollment regulations
The degree statute below gives you detailed info about the study program for all tracks of the Master in Engineering Systems. It also contains the regulations concerning education and examinations at HAN. Consult the enrollment regulations if you have questions about the rules and procedures for enrollment.
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