Living in the Netherlands
You maybe want to study in the Netherlands. What's it like to actually live there? Can you work as a student? What about healthcare and insurance? Get answers to these questions. And much more about living in the Netherlands.
Working as a student
The rules on working depend on your nationality. More specifically whether you're a citizen of the EU/EEA or not. All international students ...
Sport
Want a break from studying? Like to improve your fitness? Or just meet new people? HAN helps you find the right sport facility in Arnhem and ...
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 ...
Government
When living in the Netherlands, you need a citizen service number (BSN). This number is important for all your dealings with the government. ...
About the Netherlands
The Netherlands, also known as Holland, is a country in Western Europe. It borders Germany and Belgium. Although small, it has a thriving ec ...
Healthcare and insurance
The Netherlands has a good healthcare system. Learn more about healthcare in the Netherlands and the health insurance options for internatio ...
Arrival in the Netherlands
This page gives you practical info about your arrival in the Netherlands. Are you a new student at HAN? You'll receive more specific info fr ...
Cycling
Want to save money, help the environment and keep fit? Then why not get a bike and ride to campus! The Netherlands is a flat country, so cyc ...
HAN International Intro
Get a good start to your studies by joining the HAN International Intro. Learn lots of useful info about living in the Netherlands. Get on board with your degree program. And make new friends!
Social Dutch
The Dutch are very international and almost everyone speaks English. But wouldn’t it be nice to know the basics of this unique language and culture? So that you can order a drink in a bar, for example. Ask a question at the supermarket. Or get directions at a train station. You'll learn how to do this in 8 fun sessions of 2 hours. Once you have a HAN account you can sign up. You'll also hear more about the Social Dutch course at the HAN Intro.