Practical info

Textbooks
From June, you can find the book list for the Communication program on the national platform Studiewinkel.nl. If you wish, you can order the entire book list at once through this platform. We'll publish a direct link here when the booklist is ready.

What will my books cost for the first year? Around 100 euro.

Of course, you are also free to purchase your books elsewhere, for example second‑hand. Did you know you can also borrow study books from the HAN library?

Adobe Cloud
Access to Adobe Creative Cloud is required for Design courses in the first and second year. As a HAN student, you can purchase it at a reduced price of around €137 per year via Surfspot.nl. The account can also be shared with a fellow student, which halves the cost per person.

When you start your studies, you will need your own* laptop. You will use it to write reports and create presentations, but also because some exams are taken digitally on your own laptop. This concept is known as Bring Your Own Device (BYOD).

To take part in the Communication program, your laptop must meet these standard specifications:

• Operating system: Windows 10+ or macOS 12+
• A recent Intel or AMD mobile CPU with multiple cores (e.g., Intel Core i3)
• Minimum 4 GB RAM, preferably 8 GB
• At least 300 MB free disk space
• Wireless network card: Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11ac) or higher
• You must have administrator rights on your laptop (needed for digital exams), so using a laptop from an internship or employer isn’t recommended
• Browser: Edge, Chrome or Firefox (Safari, Opera and Brave do not work for digital exams)
• No Chromebook (ChromeOS), tablet or Linux laptop – these are not supported for digital exams

Want to check whether your laptop is suitable for digital exams? Run the device check. When you do, you automatically download Schoolyear, the application you’ll use during digital exams.

At Surfspot.nl, HAN students get discounts on laptops, software programs and more. You can log in on Surfspot with your HANaccount.

*If, due to personal circumstances, you are unable to purchase your own laptop, options are available to use a loan laptop for exams.

At hanuniversity.com/enroll, you can read what steps you need to take after submitting your application to continue with your enrollment. From July onward, we will be able to finalize your enrollment. Once your enrollment is complete, your status in Studielink will show “enrolled.” You will also receive a confirmation email from HAN once your enrollment is finalized. This email will be sent starting in July and will be delivered to the email address you provided in Studielink.

Activate your HANaccount
Once your enrollment is complete, you’ll receive an email at your personal email address with the login details for your HANaccount. Activate your HANaccount by changing your temporary password. The email explains how and where to do this. Need help? Check the FAQs about the HANaccount.

Download Office 365 for free
As a HAN student, you can download Microsoft Office 365 free of charge. This gives you access to your HAN email and calendar, Microsoft Teams, Office applications such as Word and PowerPoint, and much more. You log in using your HAN email address and the password of your HANaccount. You can find more information about Office 365 on Insite, HAN’s online environment.

Log in to HAN Wi‑Fi
As a HAN student, you use the secure wireless network Eduroam on campus. To log in to Eduroam, you need a HANaccount.

Upload a passport photo for your HAN card
Once your enrollment is complete, you can upload a passport photo via My Application – your personal application environment. You will also receive an email from HAN about this. We need this photo to create your HAN card. You need your HAN card for exams, printing, borrowing books, and parking at HAN. After you have uploaded your passport photo, your HAN card will be sent to you automatically. Make sure you change your address in Studielink to your Dutch address first.

Where can you find your schedule, course materials, or information on how to call in sick or re-enroll? During your first week of classes, you will receive more information about these applications and systems. In the meantime, feel free to take a look.

HAN Insite – Information
Are you looking for information about studying, or do you need to arrange something during your studies? Check HAN Insite! This is HAN’s secure online environment. You log in using your HANaccount. On Insite, you’ll find a wide range of information, including financial matters, re‑enrollment, student support services, and your program’s academic calendar.

Osiris – Organizing and Managing Your Studies
In Osiris, you keep track of and manage your studies. You can check your grades, register for exams, and schedule appointments with your study coach. Learn more about Osiris on HAN Insite.

MyX – Schedule
In MyX (My Xedule), you can find your class schedule.
Find out more about MyX on HAN Insite.

Brightspace – Everything Related to Your Classes
You use Brightspace to submit assignments, prepare for classes, and receive feedback from lecturers. More about Brightspace on HAN Insite.

During the summer, we work hard on putting together all schedules and class lists. At the end of August, you'll receive an email via your HAN email account informing you which class you have been placed in and what your schedule looks like. We understand that you may be curious earlier, but schedules and class lists are often only finalized a few days before the start of your program.

• Once your schedule is available, you can also find it in MyX (My Xedule). You log in using your HANaccount.
• You can find the HAN class times on HAN Insite, the online environment of HAN, where you log in with your HANaccount.
• Curious about your days off? You can find them in the HAN academic calendar.
• Would you like to be in the same class as a friend? Sometimes this is possible. Please send an email no later than 20 August with your names, student numbers, and study program to: Jack van Dijk – Jack.vanDijk@han.nl. We will do our best to accommodate your request!

Who can you reach out to?

• If you have questions or if something is going on, your first point of contact is your study coach. At the start of your program, you will be told who your study coach is. Your coach will help you or refer you to the right person if needed.
• If you need to arrange something, the study advisor for your program can assist you. For example, with applying for special exam facilities or adjusting your study schedule due to special circumstances.
• You can also always contact HAN’s Student Support Center. Here, you will find student counselors, student psychologists, confidential advisors, and coaches who can help you with a wide range of questions.
• The Student Support Center also offers various training sessions, workshops, and coaching programs to support you, such as effective planning, dealing with study stress, or basic support for spelling and writing.

Is the HAN Intro already on your calendar? It better be! This week-long event in the last week of August is for all new students at HAN. You’ll get all the info you need so you can get settled in the Netherlands without worries. And it’s fun, because we organize all sorts of activities for you to meet fellow international students and explore the city. Find out more about the HAN Intro.
 

HAN Campus
Communication is based in Arnhem. Your classes will take place at Ruitenberglaan 31. The HAN campus in Arnhem has all the facilities you need: modern lecture halls, study and multimedia centers, canteens and cafes. Also important: a reliable wireless network (Eduroam). And you can easily reach the campuses by train, bus or bike. Find out more about the Arnhem campus.

City of Arnhem
Welcome to Arnhem! Arnhem is the green and bustling capital of the province of Gelderland. With a population of around 160,000, the city has plenty to offer. Whether you’re interested in fashion, history, museums, pubs, concerts, or nightclubs, there's something for everyone. And with its lovely green surroundings, you can also enjoy nature at its best. Learn more about the City of Arnhem.

ESN Arnhem
Excited to meet new friends, indulge in new experiences and make the most out of your time as an international student? Why not join the Erasmus Student Network (ESN) Arnhem! It aims to connect local and international students in the Arnhem area. ESN Arnhem organizes parties, trips, workshops and more.