Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Program - Sustainable Cities of the future
The Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Program from the School of Built Environment will take place from May 18 to 23, 2025! Together with our partners we provide workshops and lectures on topics related to the built environment, supplemented with social events. Meet and collaborate with students from other countries who study the same as you.
TOGETHER WE BUILD THE FUTURE
May 18 to 23, 2025
Are you a student or lecturer in the field of Built Environment?
Join us for the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Program (International Week Built Environment)! We are excited to welcome you to our School of Built Environment in Arnhem, the Netherlands.
Our school and programs are committed to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, so this International Week will feature a variety of topics centered around sustainability. You can look forward to engaging lectures, interactive workshops, and enriching excursions.
Register before April 25, 2025!
Are you teaching Architecture Engineering and Design or Civil Engineering? Would you like to connect with fellow staff and colleauges from around the world? Join us for engaging lectures, workshops, excursions, and social events during the International Week Built Environment!
Register by April 25, 2025, to secure your spot.
We look forward to welcoming you to the HAN in Arnhem!
Participation Fee:
€250 for general participants
No fee for HAN Partner institutions
The International Week offers a wide variety of activities, providing plenty to discover! Students from all over the world come together to meet, learn, collaborate, and have fun!
Program
Monday, May 19
Day 1 starts with a welcome and introduction, followed by sessions on global citizenship, Dutch language basics, and smart grids. After lunch, students explore international opportunities and join a campus tour. The day ends with informal networking at the BE-Global Café.
Tuesday, May 20
Day 2 features a workshop on urban climate change and heat stress, followed by a group project on planning a railroad underpass. The day concludes with City Escape Arnhem: a city-wide puzzle adventure with drinks and snacks.
Wednesday, May 21
Day 3 of the International Week Built Environment 2025 features an unforgettable excursion! Discover the impressive Oosterschelde Storm Surge Barrier, a vital part of the Netherlands’ Delta Works, and learn how innovative engineering protects the country from devastating floods. A must-see experience!
Thursday, May 22
Day 4 begins with a lecture on designing self-sufficient tiny houses, followed by continued work on the climate change project. In the afternoon, a keynote speaker presents, and students conclude their climate change workshop with presentations. The day ends with a culinary walk for staff and a bbq for students.
Friday, May 23
Day 5 wraps up the week with a bike tour to Alliander, exploring Dutch living and sustainability projects. After lunch, participants cycle to the Open Air Museum in Arnhem to experience Dutch history and culture, concluding the International Week Built Environment 2025.
What else?
Erasmus+
Are you joining from one of our Erasmus+ partner universities? Then you might be eligible for a grant. Please check with your home institution.
School of Built Environment
Do you have questions about following an exchange course, internship opportunities in the Netherlands or do you have another question? Do not hesitate and send an e-mail to Team Internationalization. You'll hear from us soon!
Share your photos
Capture photos during all activities, classes, and events, and share them with us! We’d love to feature them on our social media and on our website for next year’s International Week. Please email them to: communicatie.abe@han.nl
Study and living
All you need to know about studying at HAN. Discover what it means to live and study in the Netherlands. Get the ins and outs of student housing, tuition fees and scholarships. Find out about admission requirements, visas and deadlines. And much more.
Exchange Courses and Internships
HAN University of Applied Sciences offers loads of professional programs in a wide range of fields. Students can choose from 63 bachelor programs, 19 master programs and numerous exchange programs. All of which combine a solid theoretical basis with practical application in the field. So they’re well positioned to enter the job market as soon as they graduate. HAN offers 5 English-taught bachelor programs and 2 English-taught master programs within the field of Engineering & Life Sciences. We have around 1,000 students from 30 different countries. And our main objective is to enhance employability and internationalization.
From a built environment perspective, we recommend one of the exchange programs below.
HAN School of Built Environment
Ruitenberglaan 26
6826CCArnhem
Need a place to stay?
Stayokay Arnhem ($)
Located at the edge of the national park De Hoge Veluwe, Stayokay Arnhem/Hostel Arnhem is still a stone’s throw from the city.
Bastion Hotel Arnhem ($$)
Bastion Hotel Arnhem is located in the city centre. A 10 minute walk brings you to the Korenmarkt, the lively entertainment centre of Arnhem. The hotel is also just a stone's throw away from the Rijnkade, where you can find terraces and restaurants with a beautiful view of the Rhine and Rhine Bridge.
Holiday Inn Express Arnhem ($$)
Located directly in Arnhem’s city center, Holiday Inn Express Arnhem offers spacious and modern rooms with a private bathroom. Arnhem central station is a 9-minute walk. Free Wi-Fi is available. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. A cold breakfast buffet is available. Guests can also eat out at one of the restaurants in the surrounding area.
Ibis Styles Arnhem Centre ($$$)
Relax in the brand new ibis Styles Hotel Arnhem Centrum, located in the city centre. Central Station and the busstation is only a few steps away. The hotel has a lively design and offers everything you need. Head up to our stylish penthouse bar for cold drinks and hot snacks after your day.
Must sees in the Netherlands
De Keukenhof
The most beautiful spring garden in the world.
Zaanse Schans
A unique piece of Dutch history on the River Zaan.
Giethoorn
Enjoy a day in the picturesque water village, also known as Dutch Venice.
Canals of Amsterdam
No visit to Amsterdam is complete without having seen its beautiful, iconic canals, which are in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Rijksmuseum
See the famous 'Nachtwacht' at The Rijksmuseum, the national museum of the Netherlands.
Burger's Zoo (in Arnhem!)
Discover the animals in their natural habitat. Our eco-displays emulate unique nature reserves as naturally and accurately as possible, often allowing animals to live in great freedom amidst hundreds of plant species.
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