Studying in the Netherlands

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STUDYING INTHE NETHERLANDSINTERNATIONALPROGRAMMES

UNIVERSITYOF APPLIEDSCIENCESUTRECHT

A stay abroad always amounts to morethan the sum of its parts. Together,meeting new people, being immersed ina new culture and exploring a differentcountry make for an enrichingexperience. The Netherlands is afantastic country and has always beengeared towards international trade. Theresulting open attitude towards peoplefrom other countries remains atrademark of Dutch culture. Utrecht islocated in the heart of the country andhas a population of approximately300,000 and a long and colourful history,which is reflected in its old city centre.Utrecht is home to many highly educatedpeople. Around 70,000 young peoplestudy in the city and enjoy its rich culturallife. HU University of Applied Sciences

Utrecht is one of the largest institutes ofhigher education in the Netherlands,with over 38,000 students. Nevertheless,our students still experience theeducational environment as smallscaleand personal. This makes HU Universityof Applied Sciences Utrecht a greatplace to make friends which you willcherish for the rest of your life.

G.T.C. BonhofPresident of the Executive Board

WELCOME TO HU UNIVERSITYOF APPLIED SCIENCES UTRECHT

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Why study at HU?

• The HU is located at a beautiful, modern and largecampus with facilities like cafes, sport centres, library andstudent housing.

• All buildings are of beautiful modern architecture andare well equipped with media libraries, computers andself-service restaurants.

• There is wireless Internet available in all buildings.• The HU offers good quality education for reasonable

tuition fees.• The HU offers practice-based education. Your teachers

are in direct contact with the professional world, you willwork in real-life projects for international companies.

• Exciting projects encourage you to work together withother students.

• You will study in an international environment. You havethe opportunity to study abroad for a semester and goabroad for your work placement. We have aninternational student population, with more than 100different nationalities.

• The HU offers scholarships for non-EU students (Talentand Excellent Scholarship).

• Due to small classes you will experience sufficientindividual supervision.

• Coaches help you with your study or personal problems,work placement preparation or study planning.

• Some bachelor's offer Topclass programmes for studentswho are looking for more challenge in their study.

HU University of Applied SciencesUtrecht (HU) prepares students for theprofessional world. We offerBachelor's and Master's degreeprogrammes. The Bachelor's program-mes require three or four years ofstudy; the Master's programmes takebetween a year and a year and a halfto complete.

University of Applied Sciences?Higher education in the Netherlands isoffered at two types of institutions:research universities (universiteiten) anduniversities of applied sciences(hogescholen). The HU is a university ofapplied sciences. Universities of appliedsciences are primarily responsible foroffering higher professional education

programmes, which prepare you forparticular professions. These tend to bemore practically oriented thanprogrammes offered by researchuniversities. In addition to lectures,seminars, projects and independentstudy, you are required to complete awork placement, as well as a final projector a thesis. Students who complete theprogrammes successfully are awarded aBachelor's degree and can then opt tocontinue their studies in a similar fieldand obtain a Master's degree.

What do we offer you?The HU has a lot to offer to internationalstudents. Apart from our internationalprogrammes taught in English, we offerseveral facilities and activities that add to

the international experience.• Dutch and English courses that helpyou improve your linguistic and studyskills.• The possibility to go abroad for studyor work placement.• A general orientation week for allfirst-year students.• A personal 'buddy" who helps you tofind your way during the first part of yourstay.• An international student's network(ESN) that helps you feel at home duringyour stay in the Netherlands.• An International Office that providesinformation on course requirements,registration procedures, tuition fees andquick visa procedures.

ABOUT HU UNIVERSITYOF APPLIED SCIENCESUTRECHT

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Facts & Figures HU

• The HU was founded in 1995, as a result of mergingseveral independent institutions.

• The HU is state-funded.• Our university has over 38,000 students with more than

100 different nationalities.• Most of our European students come from Belgium,

France, Germany, Bulgaria and Spain. Most of thestudents from outside Europe come from Morocco,Turkey, Afghanistan, Surinam, China, Indonesia and Iran.

• There are 1000 international students currently studyingat the HU.

• The HU offers more than 92 programmes. Some of theseprogrammes are completely taught in English.

• We offer programmes in the following fields: Building &Environment; Communication & Journalism; Economics &Management; Education & Pedagogics; Health;Information & Communication Technology; Life Sciences& Chemistry; Society & Law and Technology & Design.

• The HU participates in the largest Summer school ofEurope with over 1800 students from all over the world.

• The HU is located in two cities: Utrecht and Amersfoort(25km from Utrecht).

• 88% of the graduates from Dutch universities of appliedsciences find a job in one year.

THE NETHERLANDS

THE NETHERLANDS MANAGESTO COMBINE HISTORY ANDTRADITIONAL CULTURE WITHINNOVATION, MODERN SOCIETYAND AN INTERNATIONALORIENTATION.

The population numbers 16.3 million. People of over200 different nationalities live in the Netherlands.

The country is world-renowned for its pioneeringarchitecture. Many Dutch architects work in China.

The Port of Rotterdam (on the North Sea) and SchipholAirport are vibrant main ports for the whole of Europe.

Centrally located in northwestern Europe, theNetherlands is only a few hours away from the largemetropolises London, Paris and Berlin.

The Netherlands is famous for its windmills. There arestill more than 1,000 traditional working mills. Today,modern wind turbines are designed to convert windenergy into electricity.

Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, but TheHague is the seat of the government.

One remarkable aspect of the Netherlands is how flatthe land is. Over a quarter of the country lies below sealevel. This might explain the country's' expertise in landreclamation and water management.

The official name of the country is the Netherlands,which literally means "Low countries" or "Lowlands".The country is also often called Holland, which refers tothe provinces (North Holland and South Holland).

The Netherlands Antilles and Aruba are part of theKingdom of the Netherlands.

The Netherlands has a temperate marine climate withtemperatures averaging 16C (61F) in the summer and3C (37F) in the winter.

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UTRECHT

UTRECHT: WHERE TALENT ANDKNOWLEDGE MEET

Utrecht is located in the heart of the Netherlands and isthe country's fourth largest city, with 300.000 residents.

The city is famous for the warehouse cellars along thecanals. Once used as storage cellars by the localmerchants, they have been converted into restaurants,boutiques or places of cultural interest.

One of the most impressive buildings in Utrecht is theDom Church. You can see the tower from almostanywhere in the city. It is also the highest church towerin the country.

Utrecht is just a half hour train ride from the capitalAmsterdam.

Almost all Dutch have a bicycle and there are twice asmany bikes as cars. In Utrecht many people travel bybike through the city but most places are alsoaccessible by bus.

Utrecht is well known for its institutions of highereducation. Thanks to the many educational institutions,Utrecht is a typical 'student city' where more than700.000 students live.

There are countless restaurants and pubs where youcan enjoy the sun on one of the many terraces andwhere you can try the famous Dutch apple pie.

Many of Utrecht's businesses are active on theinternational stage. Cap Gemini, Danone, Atos, Originand HP Invent all have their head office in Utrecht.

Of all of the country's cities, Utrecht holds second placein terms of the most cultural events. There are manymuseums, cinemas, theatres and clubs. Every summerUtrecht hosts a film festival, a festival of early music anda dance festival.

At least 75% of the people speak some or fluentEnglish. The Netherlands is the largestnon-English-speaking importer of English books. Also,most of the films in the cinema are in their originallanguage, with Dutch subtitles.

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BACHELOR'S PROGRAMMES

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIESInternational Business and Management Studies (IBMS) is a threeor four-year business programme in an international setting.

WITH THE KNOWLEDGE ANDEXPERIENCE I CAN GOBACK TO CURACAO ANDHELP.

'I think the school is very nice. It is big and smallat the same time. It looks very modern, not likea school at all.

People are very open-minded here. Comingfrom an island I really get a bigger picture ofthe world. And in Utrecht it is also very quietand calm.

Finding housing can be tough. I live with threefriends together in a student house. That isnice. I can buy the food I am used to backhome. I can fully concentrate on my education.

This study is important to me because with theknowledge and experience I got in theNetherlands I can go back to Curacao andhelp.'

Carlos Palacios Vargas (Curaçao), InternationalBusiness and Management Studies student

• What is covered in the programme?The IBMS programme focuses on theinternational aspects of marketing,strategy, sales, finance, managementand logistics. The first year of theprogramme provides a generalfoundation. You will be introduced intosubjects like marketing, finance,business administration, management &organization, economics, logistics andinternational law. In the main phase ofthe programme, you broaden anddeepen your knowledge of these areas.A half year study in another universityabroad is part of the programme.

• What job will it prepare me for?The programme prepares you formiddle and top management positionsat international companies. In 2011graduates entered almost every area ofemployment: general managementposts, banking/finance, retail/sales,

marketing research and logistics.Many IBMS graduates also becomeentrepreneurs and start up their ownbusinesses.

• What about practical experience?During two work placement periods,you will get a real taste of the businessworld outside of school. At least onework placement needs to be doneabroad. The first work placement is inthe second year and lasts ten weeks;the second work placement is in thefourth year and lasts twenty weeks.

• What kind of diploma will I receive?Upon successful completion of theIBMS-programme, you will be awardeda Bachelor's degree of BusinessAdministration (BBA).

• What is so special about thisprogramme?

From day one you work in a small,international oriented environment. Youtake part in exciting projects for reallife companies in which you areexposed to many cultures. IBMSfocuses strongly on relating anacademic study to the "real" businessworld. This is supported by the twowork placements and the strong linksthat IBMS lecturers have withcommerce and industry worldwide.

• Interested?www.international.hu.nl > Studyprogrammes > Bachelor's degree

IBMS in 3 yearsStudents with a foreign A-level degreecan do a short track programme whichenables you to do the bachelor studyIBMS in three years. You will have to doan assessment beforehand.

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• What is covered in the programme?International Business for EmergingMarkets is a specialization within theIBMS programme. You learn all aboutthe risks, threats and opportunities ofdoing business in developing andemerging markets. The first yearincludes essential introductory courseson international economics, marketingand finance as well as specializedprojects that focus on entrepreneurshipand business administration indeveloping areas and emergingmarkets. Like the strategy known as the'Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid',and micro finance. Main themes in thesecond year include internationalbusiness, globalization and corporatesocial responsibility. The third yearinvolves further specialization toelaborate your plans in such a way as torender the results immediatelyapplicable in practice.

• What job will it prepare me for?The programme provides a sound basisfor an international career in companieswhich trade with and from emergingmarkets. You might begin as anentrepreneur in a developing country,or become a consultant to localbusinesses for a consultancy firm orpublic agency.

• What about practical experience?You will examine case studies drawndirectly from business practice, and willbe able to attend regular guest lecturesby consultants and businessmen fromthe developing regions. This will enableyou to form a good idea of thesituation 'on the ground' and theproblems facing local businesses. In thesecond and third or fourth year of theprogramme there are internships.Eventually, this will result in agraduation project that requires you to

put all the theoretical knowledge andother skills you have acquired intopractice.

• What kind of diploma will I receive?On graduation, you will be entitled touse the title Bachelor of BusinessAdministration (BBA).

• What is so special about thisprogramme?The regular IBEM programme is fouryears. Students with a Dutch vwodegree or a foreign A-level degree cando a short track programme whichenables you to do IBEM in three years.You will have to do an assessmentbeforehand.



INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FOR EMERGING MARKETSInternational Business for Emerging Markets (IBEM) is a specialized three or four-yearBachelor's programme in International Business and Management Studies (IBMS).

Melody Chikoti (Zambia), International Business forEmerging Markets student

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MY FELLOW STUDENTS AREVERY SPECIAL TO ME.

'International Business for Emerging Markets isexactly what I want to do. I want to be involvedin the developing world helping the nationsthat are the weakest. My fellow students arevery special to me. They are the people I spendmost of my time with. Coming from 8 differentnationalities it is a lot of fun hanging out withthem, also on weekends.

The multi-national environment in Utrecht isreally cool. There are lots of shopping places,the atmosphere is relaxed and there are manynice areas. My favorite place is an African foodstore of course, since I am from Zambia.

Dutch food is surprisingly lovable. Even thoughsome things are deep-fried, it is very homey,good and healthy. And if you love coffee thiscountry is fantastic.'

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INTERNATIONAL MARKETING MANAGEMENTInternational Marketing Management (IMM) is a four-yearbusiness programme in an international setting.

IN AN INTERNATIONALCOURSE EVERYBODY ISMORE LIKELY TO LEARNFROM ANOTHER CULTURE.

'A lot of students who start this course are notnative speakers of English. By helping eachother, you will learn it very quickly. I wassurprised about the speed I learned thelanguage.

Most students from abroad are really curiousand open. In an international course everybodyis more likely to learn from another culture. Itmakes the course more dynamic andinteresting.

I want to work in an internationally orientatedcompany. My dream is to work in the aircraftindustry.'

Suze de Zeeuw, International MarketingManagement student

• What is covered in the programme?IMM trains you to be a marketeer. Youlearn the ins and outs of doinginternational business and carry outresearch to find out whether a producthas any chance of success abroad. Yourfocus will be on internationalmarketing, export management, marketresearch, e-marketing, sales andmanagement skills.

• What job will it prepare me for?Graduates in IMM have a range ofemployment opportunities open tothem as Marketing Managers, MarketResearcher, Account Managers, SalesManagers, Product Managers, orExport Managers.

• What about practical experience?During your work placements you willhave the chance to familiarise yourselfwith the profession and explore yourown possibilities. You will be on workplacement for 10 weeks during yoursecond year and for 20 weeks duringthe fourth year.

• What kind of diploma will I receive?Upon successful completion of the IMMprogramme you will be awarded thetitle Bachelor of Commerce.

• What is so special about thisprogramme?You will study amongst otherinternational students and work on jointprojects. You will study an extra foreignlanguage (beside English), like Spanishor German. During your third year asemester study abroad is part of yourstudy programme.


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• What is covered in the programme?The first year of ICM provides you witha solid basis in communication,marketing, intercultural issues,journalistic and writing skills, and ofcourse digital media. The second yearis more intense and specific: concreteprojects, such as the design of across-media campaign, or the creationand printing of a magazine, arecombined with essential principles ofmarketing, corporate and internalcommunication, international Law,consumer behavior, interculturalmanagement and a foreign language.The third year is entirely dedicated toyour profiling space and yourinternship. During the fourth and finalyear, you can choose between twospecializations: Media orCommunication.

• What job will it prepare me for?Our graduates work in numerous fieldsand positions: Press Officers, PublicRelations Consultants, Publishers,Interface Designers, Event Managers,Coordinators of advertising campaigns,and Media Planners. • What about practical experience?All students must spend at least half ofthe third year in a non-nativeenvironment. The profiling spaceconsists of 6 months of studies, eitherat one of our foreign partneruniversities, or at any school oruniversity in the Netherlands.Professional practice has also beenintegrated in the study programme.You will work with real life cases fromthe PR, marketing, communication ormedia sector.

• What kind of diploma will I receive?You will graduate with a Bachelor'sdegree "bachelor of CommunicationSystems".

• What is so special about thisprogramme?Each year is divided in four differentblocks of ten weeks, each with aspecific theme. For example, in theblock "Society and Communication"you will have subjects such asSociology, Global Economics, MassCommunication, writing classes and aproject in which you will have to makeyour own documentary about asubculture. When one block is finished,a new one starts with a different theme.



INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION AND MEDIAInternational Communication and Media (ICM) is a four-yearinternational programme for crossmedia communication professionals.

Dallas Johnston, International Communication andMedia student

I AM SURROUNDED BYHISTORY.'The study facilities are phenomenal. Eachbuilding brings a dynamic flair. Take forexample my faculty. It reflects what eachstudent aspires to once their studies arecomplete. Creativity, tenacity and modernity.

In Holland, there are times when I feel like I amin an amusement park. It is a two foldsentiment. On the one hand I feel like I can'thave space to myself. Yet, on the other hand,you know there is always something,somewhere going on. And, with such advancedinfrastructure, you can get to that something,somewhere easily anytime.

What I like about living here is that I amsurrounded by history. For once, I can place myself in the textbooks and novels I've reveledover all my life.'

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INTERNATIONAL FINANCE AND CONTROLInternational Finance and Control (IFC) is a four-yearbusiness programme in an international setting.

• What is covered in the programme?The International Finance and Controlprogramme provides a solid foundationin the basic principles of budgeting andfinance. You will develop skills intreasury, asset management, externalreporting and management accountingand management control. In addition,you will learn how to draw up andmanage records and how to analyse thedata from the administrative records.What is more, a lot of attention will bedevoted to general economics,intercultural management andinternational business.

• What job will it prepare me for?IFC prepares students for employmentopportunities in financial departmentsof domestic and internationalcompanies. The positions vary fromTreasury/Cash and Asset Manager toFinancial Manager and Controller, to

provide just a few indications. Jobopportunities exist at small andmedium enterprises and corporatecompanies, accountancy firms, banksand insurance companies.

• What about practical experience?The IFC programme features twoperiods of internships. The first is at theend of the second year. This workplacement lasts ten weeks and is knownas a work shadow placement. Yoursecond work placement, lasting twentyweeks, is at the end of your fourth andfinal year.

• What kind of diploma will I receive?Once you have successfully completedthe International Finance and Controlprogramme, you will be awarded thetitle Bachelor of Economics.

• What is so special about thisprogramme?You will put your knowledge intopractice by playing the managementgame Intopia. You have to runsuccesfully a virtual ICT company,together with four other students.Students from other countries join thegame via internet and will competewith your company.


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PREPARATORY COURSES

INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION YEAR & COURSESThe International Foundation Year and the preparatory courses aim at international students who donot yet have the necessary skills for starting an undergraduate degree programme in English.

• What is covered in the programme?The Preparatory programmes enablesyou to study subjects relevant to thedegree programme of your choice andequips you with the study skills andcommand of English required ofundergraduate students. The course ofstudy is intensive, with approximately24 contact hours per week and withvarious study assignments. Englishlessons alternate with other coursecomponents. At the end of the course,you receive specific training in order toprepare you for the final English test.

• What will it prepare me for?On completion of this course, astudent's command of English will besufficient to gain admission to anyEnglish-taught Bachelor course.Basically, this means that you havereached IELTS level 6 (academicmodule) or a minimum TOEFL score of

213 (computer-based version) or 550(paper-based).

• What about practical experience?Besides English, the course coverstopics essential for following thesubsequent degree programmesuccessfully:- Dutch language, culture and society;- Cultural Awareness- Study skills (academic writing, timemanagement, project management);- Computer skills;- Cooperative skills;- Personal development (learningability, sensitivity, presentation skills)

• What kind of diploma will I receive?You will not receive a diploma, buthaving completed the programme andpassed the English test, you are eligiblefor admission to one of theinternational Bachelor's degree

programmes at HU University ofApplied Sciences Utrecht.

• What is so special about thisprogramme?The programme includes excursionsintended to broaden your knowledgeand understanding of the Dutchculture. The HU offers preparatoryprogrammes of various duration. Youcan choose to follow a short-trackcourse, for only 4 months, a course for6 months or the foundation year for 10months.

• Interested?www.international.hu.nl > Studyprogrammes > Non degreeprogrammes > InternationalFoundation Year

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• What is covered in the programme?The programme allows you to developa valuable combined skill set inbusiness, management and analyticalskills and provides you with state-of-the-art knowledge and concepts onhow to implement and managesustainable innovation. You learn tofocus on business deliverables andbusiness interactions through anin-company placement and yourintegrated research project, which youhave to present as a dissertation andfor which you will be prepared from thestart of the programme.

• What job will it prepare me for?Graduates will have acquired acoherent range of professional skillsthat will enable them to contribute tomultinational organisations,manufacturers, service providers andinnovation-intensive organisations in a

management position or to deliverconsultancy services to a variety oftypes of firms. Many graduates maytake up positions with their placementorganisations after graduation, otherswill take positions in a variety of firms inservices, information technology, healthcare (management), manufacturing,consulting and academia.

• What about practical experience?You must spend at least 800 hours in aEuropean organisation, working in arole commensurate with the objectivesof the programme. Whilst placement isnot guaranteed by the administrators ofthe programme, you will be offeredcomplete support in sourcing andbeing selected for placementopportunities in any European country.

• What kind of diploma will I receive?Upon successful completion of the

programme, you will be awarded aMaster's degree of Business Studies inInnovation in European Business.University College Cork will award yourdegree.

• What is so special about thisprogramme?The programme is opened on acompetitive basis to students havingsuccessfully completed a four-yearcurriculum at third level, whatever theircountry of origin. Mature students withsignificant appropriate experience arealso eligible.

• Interested?You must apply for the programme atwww.PAC.ie. The application deadlinefor this particular programme is 30June. www.international.hu.nl > Studyprogrammes > Master's degree

MASTER'S PROGRAMMES

MASTER OF BUSINESS STUDIES IN INNOVATION IN EUROPEAN BUSINESSBusiness Studies in Innovation in European Business is a 15-month programme that takes place inthree locations: France (Paris), Ireland (Cork) and The Netherlands (Utrecht).

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MASTER'S PROGRAMMES

EUROPEAN MASTER'S IN FACILITY MANAGEMENT AND REAL ESTATEGreat career opportunities in the growing facilities management and real estate industry.

FM IS OF INCREASINGIMPORTANCE IN TODAY'SDYNAMIC WORLD.'Facility Management (FM) concerns the overallenabling of business activities. It is a relativelyyoung and interdisciplinary profession, that is ofincreasing importance in today's dynamicworld. FM integrates activities of workplacedesign, real estate management, buildingperformance, information management, healthand safety, environmental services, financialaccounting and contract management.

The continuous development of FM allowsyoung professionals to contribute to aprofession, that is still defining boundaries. TheMaster Facility and Real Estate Managementcontributes to this development, by presentingFM as a strategically integrated approach tomaintain, improve and adapt buildings andsupporting services, in order to enable anorganization's core business function.'

Gilbert Silvius, course leader Project Management

• Why this programme?Companies need expert property andfacility management advice to supporttheir strategic and operational businessdecisions. A facilities and real estatemanager must be able to operate at astrategic level and work in aninterdisciplinary and internationalenvironment.

• What is covered in the programme?This Master's degree programme offersa mixture of general and specialistmanagement modules in the field offacility management and real estate.The programme is built around casestudies and applied research. Many ofthe lectures are given by expertsworking in the industry. There is astrong focus on academic skillsincluding academic reasoning andapplied research. The programme istruly international with students and

lecturers coming from all around theworld. You may get the chance to takeclasses in the UK.

• What job will it prepare me for?The programme prepares you forcareers in corporate real estate andfacility management organisations andfor positions in the growing industry ofinternational facility and propertymanagement companies. You can alsochoose to become a consultant infacility management and real estate.

• What kind of diploma will I receive?This Master's degree programme is ajoint degree programme between threeDutch universities of applied sciences(HU, Saxion and Zuyd) and theUniversity of Greenwich (UK). This iswhy you will earn a professionalMaster's degree in FacilityManagement and Real Estate from HU

University of Applied Sciences Utrechtand an MSc in Facility Management oran MSc in Real Estate from theUniversity of Greenwich.

• What is so special about thisprogramme?This is a degree programme thatprepares you for careers in afastgrowing international industry. Itoffers you the chance to spend thesecond semester of your programmestudying in the UK.

• Interested?www.international.hu.nl > Studyprogrammes > Master's degree

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SHORT PROGRAMMES

EXCHANGE PROGRAMMESStudying abroad is a valuable experience. Getting acquainted with a new environment, culture andsystem is an enriching experience. Embrace it and open your mind to all it can teach you!

I COULD LIVE HERE.'What I like about the Netherlands is howpeople do things here. They are very helpfuland direct. It feels like only the sky is the limit.And they recycle here, which I think isawesome.

Something people should know is that theDutch get around with the bicycle a lot. I lovebikes. Back home in Nicaragua only poorpeople use bikes. But here it is the coolestthing!

It is definitely a learning experience with myfellow students. They all come from differentcultures. Working with them opens your eyesand you start becoming tolerant. All togetherthey know what they want and study really hardfor it.

In my free time I like just biking around, goingto parks, watching movies or going shopping. Itis very safe and enjoyable. I could live here.'

Ana Baldizon Barrantes (Nicaragua), exchangestudent

• For whom are these programmesintended?Provided your university has anexchange agreement with HUUniversity of Applied Sciences Utrecht,you are welcome to apply to study atour university for a semester or a year.The International Office providessupport and assistance before yourarrival and during your studies at ouruniversity.

• What programmes are offered?HU University of Applied SciencesUtrecht is constantly adding newexchange programmes in English.We offer several programmes withinthe main areas of Building andEnvironment, Business Engineering,Communication and Journalism,Economics and Management (BusinessSchool) and Social Work.

• When do these programmes start?Some courses start in the first semester(September - January); others start inthe second semester (February - June).The application deadlines for ourexchange programmes are:- Spring semester (starting February):15th November.- Fall semester (starting September):1st of June.Please check our website for detailedinformation.

• Interested?The details of the current courses canbe found on: www.international.hu.nl >Study programmes > Exchangeprogrammes

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• For whom are these programmesintended?Degree students can choose a minor intheir third year of study. It is alsopossible for exchange students to enrolin one of our minors. By taking anoptional programme of your choice,you earn 30 European Credits (EC) ormore.

• What programmes are offered?HU University of Applied SciencesUtrecht offers a wide range of minors,

which are taught completely in English,in any of the following areas:- Business Administration- Communication- Education- Health Care- Law- Life Sciences- Marketing and Commerce- Social Work- Security Studies- Technology

• When do these programmes start?Most minors start in the first semester(September – January). The deadline ofapplication for our minors is 30 April.Please check our website for detailedinformation.

• Interested?The details of current minors can befound on: www.international.hu.nl >Study programmes > Exchangeprogrammes > Minors

SHORT PROGRAMMES

MINORSThe purpose of the free choice component (called Minor) is to broaden or deepenyour study and to give you the opportunity to personalise your study programme.

Outi Karvinen, International Health Studies student

THE DOM CHURCH AND THELIVELY GREEN GARDENCONTRAST EACH OTHER INA GORGEOUS WAY.'Utrecht is a true student city. Internationalstudents have parties and gatherings all thetime and come together at the night club'Poema' every week. Student housing is full oflife, and if you're lucky like me, you get to knowyour housemates and they becomeyour temporary family.

The convent garden at the Dom Church is aninteresting little spot. I am not a religiousperson, but the garden is a quiet little spotwhere you can sit down and enjoy a moment ofcalm before stepping back out into the oldtown centre. The Dom Church and the livelygreen garden contrast each other in agorgeous way.'

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SHORT PROGRAMMES

SUMMER SCHOOL COURSESUtrecht Summer School started in 1987. Last year, over 1,800 students from about 80 differentcountries attended the Utrecht Summer School, which makes this the largest European provider ofsummer programmes. Utrecht Summer School offers over 150 academic programmes everysummer, some of which can be combined to create a personalised programme.

THE SUMMER SCHOOL IS AGREAT EXPERIENCE AND AGOOD SUMMER BREAK.George Harrington, Canada'The Summer School is a great experience anda good summer break. And there is a goodbalance between education and socialactivities. In Europe it is so easy to travelaround.'

Elena Mega, Romania'I love Utrecht. People are nice and we have alot of fun. I didn't know anyone when I camehere but now I know everyone!'

Doovy Han, South Korea'The Summer School is a great chance to gain anew experience. This is my first time in Europe.I have been around in Asia and America. Theway people's mind operates here in Europe isdifferent from the rest of the world. Everyone isvery laid-back.'

Summer School students

• For whom are these programmesintended?Most programmes are open to allstudents. However, some programmesrequire prior knowledge of the subject.

• What programmes are offered?HU University of Applied SciencesUtrecht works closely with UtrechtUniversity, Utrecht School of the Artsand other (national and international)partners to provide the UtrechtSummer School. In the last two decadesthe Summer School expanded toinclude a broad selection of courses invirtually all disciplines. The HUUniversity of Applied Sciences Utrechtoffers various courses in the field ofLaw, Economics & Business, LifeSciences, Science and Social Sciences.

• How about social life?The Utrecht Summer School offers itsparticipants an unforgettable stay inUtrecht and the Netherlands. We inviteall students during July and August toan attractive and extensive socialprogramme, including excursions,sports and social gatherings andfestivities. The activities will provide theperfect setting for you to meetinternational students from otherSummer School courses and to get toknow your classmates better. To giveyou an impression, previous year'sprogrammes comprised city trips toThe Hague and Maastricht, barbecues,access to sports facilities and trips toour renowned museums.

For some years now, the UtrechtSummer School has even beenorganising its own film festival showingfamous Dutch movies (with Englishsubtitles).

• Interested?More information about the UtrechtSummer School and how to apply canbe found on:www.utrechtsummerschool.nl There are tuition fee waivers availablefor HU students and students frompartner universities.

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Europe in the World: JournalismCourse• What is covered in the programme?In 1990, the Danish School of Mediaand Journalism in Åarhus (Denmark)and the School of Journalism in Utrechtlaunched a joint specialization course inEuropean journalism. Each year about20 young professionals from differentcountries focus on developments in theEuropean Union. Students begin inUtrecht and move to Åarhus in January.In spring students travel to differentparts of Europe on assignments.Reports from the travel period are usedto create a website. In addition,students work individually on articles,covering current European develop-ments.

• What is so special about thisprogramme?This specialization programme cannot

be compared to regular academicexchange programmes. Students liveand study in two countries, travel tovarious European locations, andcomplete an exciting variety ofjournalistic assignments.

• Interested?The details of the course can be foundon: www.international.hu.nl > Studyprogrammes > Non-degreeprogrammes

European Culture & EuropeanJournalism• What is covered in the programme?This programme explores a variety oftopics in journalism and culture. Youwill learn how to deal with reporting onseveral important European culturalissues. The practical units of study focuson research, writing features andin-depth reporting. Workshops are

provided in advanced research skills,gathering information on Europeandevelopments and other aspects ofreporting on foreign, European issues.The programme also provides a solidbasis in important aspects of Europeanculture from a journalistic viewpoint.

• What is so special about thisprogramme?During the second part of theprogramme you will be send all overEurope to put together (individual)reports on particular aspects ofEuropean culture.

• Interested?The details of the course can be foundon: www.international.hu.nl >Studyprogrammes > Non-degreeprogrammes

SHORT PROGRAMMES

NON-DEGREE PROGRAMMESHU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht offers two non-degree courses that are taughtcompletely in English. Both programmes are also open to exchange students.

Denise Law, European Culture and EuropeanJournalism student

I LEARNED THEIMPORTANCE OF ADAPTINGQUICKLY TO NEWSURROUNDINGS.'The classes helped to stimulatethoughtprovoking sessions I'm not used to athome. We talked about a whole slew ofdifferent topics, such as the Islamic religion,Nietzsche's influence in the contemporaryworld, Van Gogh's "Starry Night," Dutchculture and the rise of the creative class. Wewere then asked to apply our skills by eitherwriting a review of an art exhibition or an articleabout a city or social issue.

By traveling alone in a foreign Europeancountry, I learned the importance of adaptingquickly to new surroundings. The Dutch areintelligent, independent and practical; you willlearn a lot by just living among the Dutch.'

Student housing at the Uithof Campus

Housing for international students

Utrecht is a city of higher education.Students make up a considerable partof its population. This has a verypositive effect on the atmosphere inthe city, but it also means that finding aplace to stay can be a challenge. HUwants to assist its international studentsas much as possible in finding suitabletemporary accommodation. The HU hasan agreement with SSH Short Stay, alocal housing cooperation that offerstemporary furnished housing.

Most students in Utrecht live togetherwith more students in a student house.Most likely you will have your own roomwith a bed, a desk and a cupboard.Usually you will share a bathroom andkitchen with several others.A limited number of independentaccommodation is also available (with

its own kitchen and bathroom facilities),though prices for independentaccommodation will be higher.There are students living on campus aswell as in the city. All accommodation issituated within traveling distance fromthe various university buildings.

Rental fees are between €350,- and€650,- per month, and includeelectricity, water, heating, furniture,services, household insurance, taxes,internet, cooking utensils and cleaningmaterial.Of course, you can also try to find yourown accommodation.

More information:www.international.hu.nl > practicalmatters > housing

STUDENT HOUSING IN UTRECHT

Admission to degree programmes

• Entry requirements?The two minimum requirements foradmission to the first year of aninternational Bachelor's degreeprogramme are:- (Senior) secondary school diploma withhigher education entrance qualification.Please visit our website for diplomaexamples: www.international.hu.nl >How to apply > How to apply > Entryrequirements.- Proof of proficiency in English.If you are not a native English speaker,you are required to take an officialinternationally recognised test to proveyour English proficiency. We accept theIELTS where the required minimum is anoverall score of 6.0. We accept also the

TOEFL (due to visa regulations Chinesestudents may not use TOEFL). Theaccepted minimum scores are:- Computer-based (CBT) minimum 213- Paper-based minimum 550- Internet-based (iBT) minimum 80

These minimum scores apply toBachelor's programmes. Please refer tothe separate admissions procedures forthe minimum scores for Master'sprogrammes: www.international.hu.nl >Study programmes > Master's degree.

• Dutch programmes?Hogeschool Utrecht offers about 80programmes in Dutch. Generallyspeaking, a non-native speaker must bein possession of an NT2 II diploma toenrol in a programme taught in Dutch. If

you are interested in taking one of ourDutch programmes, we advise you tocontact our International Office toconfirm this requirement. Moreinformation about our Dutchprogrammes can be found onwww.hu.nl. For further questions you cancontact our International Office. Tel: +31(0)88 481 89 28, email: [email protected].

• Admission procedures?In order to enrol in a regular programmeat HU University of Applied SciencesUtrecht, you need to apply through thenational registration service calledStudielink. This digital service is inEnglish and a wizard will guide youthrough the entire application.More information:www.international.hu.nl > How to apply

HOW TO APPLY?

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> How to apply > Admission procedures. • Deadlines?- Students who need an entry visa forstudy: 1 June- Students who have temporaryresidence in the Netherlands: 1 July- Students from EEA countries who havea European diploma: 1st of August.Students with visa restrictions must becompletely registered at the HU beforethe first of September. It is not possibleto arrive after the start of theprogramme.

Application procedures forexchange studentsVisiting students can apply for anexchange period through their studyabroad coordinator at their homeuniversity. The coordinator will provideinformation as to the proper applicationprocedures. Please note that we can onlyaccept applications from students fromour partner universities. For more detailsplease visit www.international.hu.nl >How to apply > Exchange students >Application procedures.

Tuition fees degree studentsAll degree students of HU University ofApplied Sciences Utrecht must paytuition fees for each academic year.Please note that the tuition fee is subjectto an annual inflation rate increase.

• Tuition fees for home and EEAstudents?If you wish to study in the Netherlandsand you are a national of a EuropeanUnion (EU) or European Economic Area(EEA) country, the tuition fee is in mostcases € 1,713 for the academic year2011/2012. No rights can be derivedfrom this information. Tuition fees aredetermined based on individual factorssuch as nationality, place or residenceand study programme. Please fill out thetuition fee calculator at our website tofind out exactly how much you will pay:Info for students> How to apply>Finances and Costs> Tuition fee

2011-2012.

• Tuition fees non-EEA students?For the 2011-2012 academic year, thefee for most non-EEU students is€ 7.414, and there are partialscholarships available. No rights can bederived from this information. Tuitionfees are determined based on individualfactors such as nationality, place orresidence and study programme. Pleasefill out the tuition fee calculator at ourwebsite to find out exactly how muchyou will pay: Info for students> How toapply> Finances and Costs> Tuition fee2011-2012.

There are some possibilities for studentswho have a residence visa other than thestudy to apply for and receive a studygrant from IB-Group. With this proof itmay be possible to receive exemptionfrom the higher fee. Check our websitefor more information about the tuitionfees for 2012/2013:www.international.hu.nl> Finances andcosts.

• Tuition fees for Master's andNon-degree programmes?Please check our website and select acourse from our Master's degree orNon-degree programmes for the tuitionfees of these specific programmes:www.international.hu.nl> Studyprogrammes > Master degree(Non-degree programmes).

Other costsYou should budget approximatelybetween € 800 and € 1,000 a year forbooks and other school materials. Youwill need about € 600 per month tocover rent, food, insurance, transportand other expenses. This does notinclude study expenses.

Scholarships and grantsHU University of Applied SciencesUtrecht is pleased to offer twoscholarships to non-European studentswho have been admitted to one of our

international Bachelor's or Master'sprogrammes: HU Talent Scholarship(HTS) and HU Excellent Scholarschip(HES). More information about thesescholarships and how to apply can befound on: www.international.hu.nl > Howto apply > Scholarships and grants.

Open daysWe would like to welcome you at one ofthe open days. In 2011-2012 we openour doors at the following dates: - 19 November 2011, 10:00 - 15:00hrs - 10 March 2012, 10:00 - 15:00hrs - 7 June 2012, 16:00 - 20:00hrs - 28 August 2012, 17:00 - 20:00hrs

The International OfficeThe International Office facilitatesinternationalisation at HU University ofApplied Sciences Utrecht. TheInternational Office is in touch with morethan 200 educational institutions abroad.It makes preparations for foreignstudents and staff who intend to goabroad. Students from all over the worldmaintain contact with the office beforearriving in the Netherlands. TheInternational Office provides informationon the educational programmes, therequired visa, accommodation, grantsand more.

• Contact the International OfficeHU International OfficeTel: +31 (0)88 481 89 28Email: [email protected]: www.international.hu.nl

• Mailing addressInternational OfficeP.O. Box 131023507 LC UtrechtThe Netherlands• Visiting addressOudenoord 340 (entrance 330)3513 EX UtrechtThe NetherlandsOpening hours: Monday to Friday from8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.We advise you to make an appointmentto check the availability of the staff.

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Study in HollandNuffic is the Dutch organisationfor international cooperation in highereducation. On www.studyinholland.nl you canfind more information about planningyour stay in the Netherlands.

Other interesting linksUtrecht Summer Schoolwww.utrechtsummerschool.nlEuropean Student Networkwww.esn-utrecht.nl

City of Utrechtwww.utrecht.nl (English version)

www.international.hu.nlMobile site: m.international.hu.nlFacebook:www.facebook.com/HU.Utrecht

This is a publication of HU University ofApplied Sciences UtrechtSeptember 2011.Production: M&C InternationalDesign: Vormers, UtrechtPhotography: Ed van Rijswijk (cover, page 13,portraits students), Jan Willem Groen,Hollandse Hoogte (page 4), Erik Koitier (page 12, 14,17, 26)Prints and graphics: Grafisch Bedrijf Tuijtel,Hardinxveld-Giessendam

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