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Holland – an international study destination at the heart of Europe

Choose Holland as your study abroad destination and open yourself up to an exciting chapter in your education and personal development. Located in , the Holland International Study Centre provides the support and guidance you need to secure a place at the renowned University of Groningen – a top 100 *.

Start your career in Holland High educational standards after your studies and value for money Multicultural and open-minded Holland In a country where education is highly offers a warm welcome to its international valued, comparatively low tuition fees students, with the opportunity to stay and make education accessible to a wide range work after your studies. Unlike the situation of national and international candidates. in many other countries, you’ll be granted a A rigorous system of quality control helps work permit if you secure a job within a year maintain the highest educational Groningen of graduation. With one of the strongest standards. Out of Holland’s 13 research European economies, Holland opens up a universities, 12 are ranked in the Times Amsterdam world of career advantages to international Higher Education top 200 in the world. students who choose to find a job here. Focusing on teamwork and mutual respect, the Dutch education system encourages Study in English, at the students to work together as well as heart of Europe contributing their own ideas and opinions. With a wide range of courses taught in English, Holland offers a viable alternative An inspiring place to live and study to studying in the UK or the USA, with the Creativity blossoms from the burgeoning added benefit of excellent value for money arts scene in the homeland of Van Gogh on course fees. The majority of the Dutch and Rembrandt. With a high proportion of population speak English, so you’ll have no the population participating in higher UNITED Berlin trouble communicating with the wider education, innovation and entrepreneurial KINGDOM community as well as with your peers. London spirit flow throughout the business and As an international student in Holland, academic worlds of this progressive country you can explore a wide range of European that maintains strong links between Paris countries, by road, rail and air, without education and business. the need for multiple visas. The Schengen Visa makes it easy to travel around the For more information on continent, gaining an insight into the distinct European cultures. studying and living in Holland, visit hollandisc.com

*98 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013/14 Holland International Study Centre

Why the University of Groningen?

Ranked 98 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013/14 , the University of Groningen offers over 100 degree programmes taught in English, including bachelors, masters and PhDs, across a wide range of subject areas. Founded in 1614, this acclaimed research university offers its students a chance to benefit from 400 years of experience in quality higher education.

The Holland International Study Centre can Quick facts provide you with all the support you need to secure a place at this prestigious seat of · 4,000 international students and PhD students learning, from the application process right through to English language and academic · 115 nationalities across staff and students preparation for your chosen degree. · 18.2% of the academic staff is A top 100 research university international ⋅ 83 in the Global Employability · 93 English-taught masters degree programmes Survey 2013 · 14 double degree / joint degree masters ⋅ 92 in the Shanghai Academic Ranking degree programmes of World Universities 2013 · 20 English-taught bachelors degree ⋅ 97 in the QS World University Rankings programmes 2013/14 ⋅ 98 in the Times Higher Education World Life beyond the classroom University Rankings 2013/14 Allowing yourself a well-earned rest is When it comes to research, the University almost as important as study itself. of Groningen stands among the top Leafy parks, bustling markets and universities in Europe, with the Faculty of pedestrian-friendly shopping streets Business and Economics ranked among the provide perfect places for taking a break top 5% of business schools in the world. from the books. And when you feel like From bachelors degrees to PhDs, the getting out of the city, nearby on the coast, university encourages its students to get World Heritage-listed Waddenzee offers involved in ground-breaking and socially an ideal destination for a refreshing relevant research, building bridges change of scenery. between a wide range of disciplines. Stepping stone to the world A friendly international environment The University of Groningen has strong Join a community of 4,000 international international connections and its education students who are welcomed into the and research partners are some of the best 28,000-strong wider student body at the respected universities in the world. They University of Groningen. With a population include Beijing and Fudan University in The University of of 190,000, Groningen itself is very much a China, University Oxford and University of Groningen“ is a top ranked city in terms of numbers, while managing to Edinburgh in the UK and Harvard University university. Holland offers maintain a friendly village feel. One in four and UCLA in the United States. During the of the people who live in vibrant, upbeat bachelor programme there are many high-quality education and possibilities for studying abroad and a range everyone speaks English. Groningen are students – and more than one in 10 of those students are studying of masters programmes even allow you to Low tuition fees has been abroad like you – so you’re bound to bump obtain a joint or double degree. one of the factors for into someone you know sooner or later! studying here. Guoxuan Zhang, China International Foundation Year in Business and Management Holland International Study Centre

Welcome to the Holland International Study Centre

Situated at the heart of Europe, in Amsterdam, the Holland International Study Centre puts you in the best place to prepare for a respected degree at the University of Groningen, while allowing you to gain a broad perspective on European culture.

Support in making your A community of International Foundation Year university application international students Choose between Holland ISC’s International The dedicated Holland International Study Meet students from all over the world Foundation Year programmes in Centre team will support you in applying embarking on a study abroad adventure Business and Management or Science for a place at the University of Groningen, just like you. With over 87,000 international and Engineering, each preparing you which you’ll need to do before you enrol students choosing to study in Holland each thoroughly for the first year of an on one of the International Study Centre’s year, you’ll be living and learning as part of a undergraduate degree at the University of degree preparation programmes. young culturally diverse community. Groningen.

Guidance at every step of the way Holland ISC course options Accommodation With small classes and continuous Raise your English language skills to the Location Next to the main public station monitoring of your progress, you’ll receive required level and gain essential academic (Jan van Galen) in Amsterdam expert guidance at every step of your skills, while you settle into the Dutch Type The Student Hotel is a brand new journey towards an internationally- education system and European culture. residence offering a range of en-suite renowned undergraduate or postgraduate Whether you are aiming for an private rooms for individual use. Facilities qualification from the University of undergraduate or a postgraduate include furniture and bedding, as well as Groningen. qualification, Holland International Study use of a private gym, study rooms, a library, Centre offers access programmes to help lounges, and entertainment and games Essential academic and English you succeed at the University of Groningen. language skills rooms. 24-hr security, WiFi and high speed Benefit from an introduction to the same English Pre-Masters Programme internet and bicycles are also available teaching styles as those in place on your Helping you improve your English for residents. University of Groningen degree course. By language skills in preparation for improving your English skills, you’ll gain the postgraduate study, the English Pre- confidence you need to realise your true Masters at the Holland ISC leads to one potential, while academic skills training of a wide range of masters programmes provides the tools to help you succeed at a at the University of Groningen. top European university.

Quick facts · Comfortable, modern and safe accommodation I am taking subjects that · Metro, tram and a 24-hr night bus for I“ have never studied easy access to the city centre before, so I am gaining a · Travel to Schiphol airport and the good foundation for what high-speed train station in 30 minutes · Freedom to personalise and decorate I am going to study at the your room University of Groningen. · Make new friends through optional Elmira Salmanova, Azerbaijan, social activities and programmes International Foundation Year in Business and Management Holland International Study Centre

English Pre-Masters Programme

If your excellent qualifications already prove your academic ability in your chosen masters discipline, you may still need some help to meet the required level of English language to pursue postgraduate study at the University of Groningen. That’s where the Holland International Study Centre comes in. The English Pre-Masters Programme provides intensive language and research methodology training, to ensure you feel thoroughly prepared to begin your postgraduate course.

Course modules include Key facts ⋅ English and Skills for University Study Entry dates: June or September 2014 ⋅ International English Language (one term), September 2014 (one or Testing System three terms), January 2015 ⋅ Research methodology (two terms) ⋅ GMAT preparation track English entry requirements: IELTS 6.0 (overall score – one term), IELTS 5.5 (overall score – two terms), The English Pre-Masters prepares you IELTS 5.0 (overall score – three terms) for a range of masters degrees within Academic entry requirements: the University of Groningen’s Faculty of You need to meet the academic entry Economics and Business, accredited by the requirements of the university’s masters AACSB and among the top 5% of business programme in order to study at the ISC schools in the world. Minimum age on entry to the ISC: 20 Choose from one of the following masters degrees: Tuition fee: €4,550 per term MSc in Business Administration MSc in Economics MSc in Econometrics, Operations Research and Actuarial Studies MSc in Finance MSc in Human Resource Management MSC in International Business and Management MSc in International Economics & Business MSc in International Financial Management MSc in Marketing MSc in Supply Chain Management MSc in Technology & Operations Management Holland International Study Centre

International Foundation Year Business and Management

Programme overview Key facts If you’re aiming for a business degree at a top 100 research university, the Entry dates: September 2014 Holland International Study Centre’s International Foundation Year opens up English entry requirements: IELTS 5.0 your chances of success in one of a wide (overall score) range of bachelors degrees taught in Academic entry requirements: English at the University of Groningen. Good high school graduation grades. This access programme helps you improve For country-specific requirements, visit your English language and academic ability, hollandisc.com/entry-requirements as well as preparing you for a European Minimum age on entry to the ISC: 16 classroom environment, ensuring you achieve the best possible results in your Tuition fee: €15,570 chosen business or economics undergraduate degree. If you successfully complete the Course modules include programme, achieving the required ⋅ Mathematics academic grades and English score, you can ⋅ Organisations & Behaviour progress to the first year of your chosen undergraduate business degree at the ⋅ Microeconomics University of Groningen. ⋅ Accounting & Finance ⋅ Marketing Intelligence Choose from one of the following degrees: ⋅ European Institutions BSc International Business Prepare for a management position in an ⋅ Personal Development international environment, studying ⋅ & Culture Business Management, Sociology, ⋅ Study Tools Economics and Law. With an international ⋅ English & Skills for University Study focus, this course allows you to study in a different country for one semester. ⋅ Academic Writing BSc Economics and Business Economics Become an economic expert in one of a range of areas, from the environment and global banking to health care and international business. Gain theoretical tools and analytical skills to address complex issues and understand how The programme is a good business experts and policy makers way“ to become familiar stimulate corporate and economic activity. with the Dutch way of BSc Econometrics and teaching and I will be well Operations Research prepared for study at the Learn to construct mathematical models to University of Groningen. analyse economic data so you can calculate the unemployment rates of a country, the Raksa Seelapan,Thailand Gross National Product, the stock price of a International Foundation Year company or the future exchange rate of in Business and Management the Yuan. Holland International Study Centre

International Foundation Year Science and Engineering

Programme overview Choose from one of the following degrees: BSc Chemistry If you’re aiming for a science or BSc Applied Mathematics Prepare for a career in business, health care, engineering degree at a top 100 research Applied Mathematics focuses on using environmental inspection or education. university, the Holland International Study mathematics for engineering related Chemistry examines molecules and how Centre’s International Foundation Year problems. You will learn how to make they interact, sharing common ground opens up your chances of success in one of a simulation models and use them to make with many other science subjects, such wide range of bachelors degrees taught in predictions. as physics, mathematics, astronomy English at the University of Groningen. and biology. BSc Applied Physics This access programme helps you improve Applied Physics involves studying not BSc Computing Science your English language and academic ability, only how natural phenomena come about, Gain knowledge and skills that can be put to as well as preparing you for a European but also how to use them for technical practical use across a wide range of sectors classroom environment, ensuring you solutions. Folding computer screens, and disciplines. Learn to design, improve achieve the best possible results in your organic LEDS and solar cells - many of and implement software and computer chosen undergraduate degree. the products we use in everyday life are systems for a wide range of purposes, from business to social media. Course modules include made possible by Applied Physics. ⋅ Applied Mathematics The programme focuses on theory as well BSc Industrial Engineering and as practice. Management ⋅ Pure Mathematics BSc Artificial Intelligence Learn to tackle projects from the ⋅ Chemistry Artificial Intelligence draws on knowledge perspective of the technology as well as ⋅ Physics from various disciplines, such as cognitive the business. Focus on research and psychology, linguistics, computing science, analysis, translating new technologies If you successfully complete the programme, logic and philosophy. You will study human into useable solutions. achieving the required academic grades thinking and artificial thinking (by BSc Mathematics and English score, you can progress to the computers and robots) in order to develop Mathematics is all about insight, logic first year of your chosen undergraduate ‘intelligent’ and user-friendly products. and abstract thinking. You will develop a science or engineering degree at the BSc Astronomy theoretical base for solving current issues. University of Groningen. Study the universe, stars and planets and Mathematics is used all around us - in the physical processes involved in their decoding satellite images, in predicting formation. Undertaking astronomy stock market values, in developing climate Key facts research since 1883, Groningen models, or in calculating the optimum astronomers have been involved in projects dosage of a medicine. Entry dates: September 2014 relating to the Herschel space telescope BSc Physics English entry requirements: IELTS 5.0 and the LOFAR network of radio telescopes. Physics is for curious people: how does (overall score) BSc Chemical Engineering nature work and what can we do with that knowledge? You will learn how to tackle Academic entry requirements: Get involved in the development and Good high school graduation grades. production processes involved in problems, and construct models in the For country-specific requirements, visit introducing new products. Chemical laboratory or on the computer to explain hollandisc.com/entry-requirements engineering is concerned not so much with natural phenomena. the ‘how?’ and ‘why?’ of chemical reactions, Minimum age on entry to the ISC: 16 but with seeking ways to apply them on a large scale. The Science and Tuition fee: €15,570 Engineering Research Institutes belong to the world’s best. Materials Science research at Groningen ranks 5th in the world top ten. Applying to the Holland ISC

Contact our Admissions Coordinator who will help you with your application every step of the way. Please follow the two steps below to secure your place at the Holland ISC:

Step 1: Complete the Holland ISC application form and attach the following copies of your documents.

• the relevant pages of your passport • your IELTS, TOEIC or TOEFL score • your academic transcripts (originals and English translations) • your diploma (if available) • if you have already received a conditional offer of a place on your intended degree programme at the University of Groningen, please include this too.

Send it by email to [email protected] or to: Holland ISC, Keizersgracht 285, 1016 ED Amsterdam, The

Step 2: If you meet the entry requirements for the English Pre-Masters or the International Foundation Year programme, our Admissions Coordinator will arrange:

• a conditional offer of a place on your intended degree programme at the University of Groningen (if you do not already hold an offer) • the offer of a place at the Holland ISC.

The conditional offer from the university is a visa requirement for any student following a degree preparation programme in Holland.

E: [email protected] For more information on applying, visit hollandisc.com

All programmes at the Holland International Study Centre are run by Study Group, in partnership with Nyenrode Business Universiteit.

Study Group is a global leader in private higher education, language and career education, in the United States, Canada, the UK and Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Study Group provides the highest quality educational opportunities for 50,000 students from more than 130 countries in over 48 campuses across the world.

Study in Holland is an initiative of Nuffic to promote and inform students about Dutch higher education worldwide. Study in Holland is the starting point for all international students who are considering Holland as a study destination.

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