The Hague University of Applied Sciences*THE NETHERLANDS

THE UNIVERSITY

The Hague University of Applied Sciences is fortunate enough to be able to welcome a large number of exchange students from across the world. Exchange students may join a bachelor program for one or two semesters. We take great pride in the fact that so many students want to come to The Hague and the institute is committed to doing its utmost to make this stay worthwhile for these students both from an academic and from a personal perspective.  

THE CITY The Hague, Netherlands is a great place to study. It is a buzzing business city with a political and diplomatic heart. The Hague is a city of global stature, despite its relatively small size. As the home of the International Criminal Court, Peace Palace, War Crimes Tribunal and Europol, it’s rightly known as an International City of Peace, Justice and Security. It’s also the political capital of the Netherlands, and the home to our Royal family. But it’s a city for day-to-day life, too - with the benefits of a big city, but a small town feeling. You can wander the streets, soaking up all the wonderful historic architecture as you follow in the footsteps of Mondriaan and Vermeer. Or you can sit on the sandy beaches, soaking up the sun or gazing out over the water. The Hague is also a business hub – we hold Europe's largest port and two international airports. Many international companies and organizations are based here - like Shell and Siemens. The Hague has a typically moderate climate, with cool summers and mild winters.

For more information you can visit:http://www.denhaag.nl/en.htm

LOCATION Located in the west of the Netherlands, The Hague is the capital city of the province of South Holland in the Netherlands. With a population of 500,000 inhabitants and more than one million inhabitants including the suburbs, it is the third largest city of the Netherlands, after Amsterdam and Rotterdam.

GENERAL WEBSITE http://www.thehagueuniversity.com

EXCHANGE STUDIES

Each year The Hague University of Applied Sciences welcomes more than 400 international exchange students in our English Bachelor programs:

• International Business and Management Studies (IBMS) • European Studies (ES) • Facility Management (FM) • Marketing • Academy of Social Profession (SPH) • Nursing (HBO-V) • Industrial Product Design (IPO) • International and European Law (LAW)

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS The home institution will ensure that the students they send are sufficiently

proficient in English i.e. the equivalent of IELTS 6.0

APPLICATION

To apply for a position as an exchange student at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, you must fill out the online registration form, which can be found at: http://www.thehagueuniversity.nl/exchange-programmes/registration/ or you can use the link: http://webapps1.hhs.nl/public/esdaf/index.jsp

Registration form Exchange Students A completed and signed “Registration Form Exchange Students” is necessary before you can be accepted by The Hague University as an exchange student for one or two semesters. You have to fill out several personal details. Special care

should be given to the home address details and email address, because this will be the address The Hague University of Applied Sciences will use in its contacts with you after receipt of the Registration Form. The details about birth and nationality are for official Dutch immigration use. The Hague University uses this information to prepare entry visa and residence permit applications. Any information you provide will only be disclosed if this is necessary, and only to relevant authorities. Otherwise personal details will remain confidential.

The Hague University of Applied Sciences is bound by law to inquire about a possible criminal record. Please send the signed registration form to us, together with the other requested documents. Please note that if your exchange visit to The Hague University is still uncertain because of marks that are forthcoming, it may be advisable to register as an exchange student anyway. It is easier to opt out later and cancel your registration, than be late and miss the deadline. However, please take note of

the conditions concerning cancellation.

Subject Choice Registration Form Our updated academic guides are sent to our partner institutions each year. It gives you time to have a look at all the subject descriptions available, and to discuss them with the person in charge of the International Office at your home institution.

Please note that your subject choice has to be approved by the sending institution.

Without the signature of the contact person and official stamp of the sending institution the subject choice form will not be processed. You might need to change your pre-selected courses once you have arrived in The Hague, depending on timetable clashes or full classes.

Three clear copies of your valid passport All written and/or stamped pages of your passport with signature (in colour).

Insurance The Hague University of Applied Sciences arranges a compulsory IPS health insurance for international exchange students for whom we apply for an entry visa and/or residence permit (non EU/EER-students).

Some students from Canada and the US may be insured by their university against medical expenses during their exchange in The Netherlands on the basis of an agreement. Should this apply to you, and you do not wish an IPS health insurance, please indicate this clearly and add a copy of your valid insurance to your application documents.

Passport photos Two passport photos have to be sent meeting the Dutch requirements. Please carefully read the official requirements on the passport photo form (appendix 2).

Immigration Documents (non EU/EER students)

-If you have the EU/EER nationality: no visa is needed. - If you come from Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, South Korea, the USA or the Vatican City: you need a residence permit - If you come from another non-EU country than mentioned above: you need an entry visa and a residence permit.

Students who need a residence permit and/or entry visa also have to add: - IND passport picture form - IND application and authorization form - Proof of financial means

Letter of confirmation You will receive a letter of confirmation. This letter will state for which program you are accepted, your student number, and an overview of documents we still need to receive from you.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Fall semester: February 15 Spring semester: September 15

ACADEMIC CALENDAR First semester

Start introduction period (compulsory for all students) end of August 2012 Start classes first semester 3 September 2012 End of first semester mid of January 2013 Exact dates will be available from August 2012.

Second semester Start introduction period (compulsory for all students) end of January 2013 Start classes 4 February 2013 End of second semester mid of July 2013

Exact dates will be available from December 2012. Please note: the study programs will communicate the exact dates before the start of the program and provide information on the introduction program.

HOUSING Exchange programs is considered Short Stay available for a maximum of one year. Information about the accommodation that is offered via DUWO Short Stay Housing can be found on the website: http://www.duwo.nl

under Short Stay Housing. Here you find instructions on how to register on DUWO’s website and how to reserve accommodation. Please read the instructions carefully.

Registering correctly is your own responsibility. If your registration is not correct, you will NOT be able to reserve accommodation. Also read the General Conditions on DUWO’s website carefully to be informed about the rules and regulations. It is also possible to find your own accommodation on the private market. For more information about renting a room in The Hague, you could visit:http://ikzithier.nl/en/1

Please note, in the Netherlands it is required to be registered at the local authorities. You need to make sure that you are legally allowed to live at your new Dutch address.

INSURANCE The Hague University of Applied Sciences arranges a compulsory IPS health insurance for international exchange students for whom we apply for an entry visa and/or residence permit (non EU/EER-students).

Some students from Canada and the US may be insured by their university against medical expenses during their exchange in The Netherlands on the basis of an agreement. Should this apply to you, and you do not wish an IPS health insurance, please indicate this clearly and add a copy of your valid insurance to your application documents.

EXPECTED COSTS Your daily expenses may include food, public transport, books, clothes, and

cinema tickets. But you also need to take into account the costs for housing and insurance, and don’t forget other costs of living abroad, such as phoning home. Experience has shown that students living and studying in the Netherlands for (at least) one year spend between € 800 and € 1100, - a month.

For more information about living costs and other expenses we advise you to check this website of the Nuffic: http://www.nuffic.nl/international-students/how-to-prepare/financing-your-stay

ADDITIONAL INFO You need a residence permit for the purpose of study which you cannot apply for

yourself. The International Office of The Hague University of Applied Sciences has to apply for this permit on your behalf. Therefore, it is essential we receive all the required documents and payments before the deadlines..

ContactInternational Office Visiting address; Johanna Westerdijkplein 75 2521 EN Den Haag +31 (0)70 445 8592 Email: exchange@hhs.nl

In order for us to apply for your residence permit you need to send us the documents mentioned below before 31 May 2012 (deadline for first or both semesters) or 15 November 2012 (deadline second semester). Without these

documents it is not possible for us to apply for your residence permit. three clear copies of all the written and/or stamped pages of your valid

passport with signature registration form for exchange students subject choice form (signed and stamped by your university) proof of sufficient financial means 2 recent passport pictures IND passport picture form signed by you with a black pen

- Please note that the signature has to be the same as the one in your (valid) passport. -

Your passport picture should NOT be attached to the form; we will do this for you since we need to check if your passport picture meets all Dutch requirements IND application and authorization form

For your convenience we have already ticked most of the applicable boxes on the authorization form. We strongly advise you to read it carefully before you sign, since this is a legal document.

Should you have any question about this please contact us via exchange@hhs.nlIn order to apply for an entry visa and/or residence permit, the Dutch Immigration Services (IND) require proof that you have sufficient funds to support yourself for the period of your stay.

Students staying for half a year (one semester) must show proof of : € 825 x 6.5 = € 5.362,50 Students staying for a full year (two semesters) must show proof of : € 825 x 12 = € 9.900,-

To read more about the experiences of some of our exchange students please visit: http://www.thehagueuniversity.com/bachelor-studies/bachelor-degree-programmes/the-hague-school-of-european-studies/exchange-programmes

*Information subject to change