Studying in the Arnhem – Nijmegen – Foodvalley region (NL)

In the academic year of 2019/2020, nearly 8,000 international students have started their studies in the Arnhem – Nijmegen - Foodvalley region. Are you going to follow suit? Let’s see what makes this area tick! There are lots of things to keep in mind when planning your studies abroad. We’d love to help you with any obstacles you might encounter.

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Applied or academic? Plan your study Before you start your studies in the Netherlands, it is good to know that there are two types of institutes of higher education in the lowlands: universities of applied sciences (hbo) and research universities. The main differences are the previous education required to get in, and whether the education offered is aimed at acquiring the skills needed for a specific profession or more geared towards academic research.

Student jobs and internships During your studies in the Netherlands, your study programme might allow you to explore professions through internships. These can be extremely instructive and give you a good sense of what you want for your professional future. Internships are usually also unpaid, however, and as the bills don’t pay themselves, you might want to earn a bit extra on the side by getting a part-time job. Let’s talk internships and student jobs, before turning to the practical aspects of education in the Netherlands.

Student accomodation Students in the Netherlands often live together in a student house. This means you have a bedroom of your own, but share the kitchen, bathroom and toilet. Some student houses may offer more facilities for private use. The Arnhem – Nijmegen – Foodvalley region has many student houses or apartments on offer that are specifically made available to international students.

Practical information Imagine you’ve found the study programme you’ve always dreamed of, you cannot wait to start your studies, but then something starts eating away at you… What about all the practical arrangements that need to be made? How to enrol? Is it possible to receive any compensation? Should you apply for a visa? What about housing? What kind of insurance do you need? We fully understand these things may be overwhelming, so we’re here to help you out.

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Why study in the Arnhem - Nijmegen - Foodvalley region?

We can tell you endless stories about the amazing education our region has to offer; about the quality of our universities (seriously, they are among the best universities in the country), and how fun and easy-going student life is. But why believe us? Let’s hear from international students that have gone before you! Check out these videos in which they share their experience first-hand.

Joey Liddiard 'Student at HAN University of Applied Sciences' It’s not without reason that UK-born Joey opted to study automotive engineering at HAN University of Applied Sciences in Arnhem. Listen and find out why he loves Arnhem, how he got a student accommodation and how the international community allowed him to broaden his horizons personally as well as professionally.

Shehana Hussein 'Former intern, now marketing director' This is Shehana Hussein. She wrote her master’s thesis for Dutch company Allego. After finishing her thesis, she got offered a job there. Now she is marketing director at Allego. She explains why Arnhem is an excellent place for international talent to develop themselves. Allego’s Anja van Niersen, CEO Allego, describes how an international team is the only logical choice when you want the best in an international market and why Arnhem is the best choice for the company as well as its employees. Shehana gives a first-hand account of the Allego’s open culture and describes how colleagues become family.

There are approximately 81,700 foreign students in the Netherlands, coming from 61 countries of which Germany, China and Belgium are the top three.

In the previous academic year, 7,666 foreign students were studying in Gelderland.

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