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Information Guide for Exchange Students INFORMATION GUIDE FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS CREATING TOMORROW INFORMATION GUIDE FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS 2 This is a publication of: Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences School of Economics and Management International Centre AMSTERDAM UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES 3 CONTENTS 1. WELCOME TO THE AMSTERDAM UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES 4 2. THE NETHERLANDS 6 3. INTERNATIONAL CENTRE 7 3.1 Services 7 3.2 Contact details 7 4. EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES AT THE SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT 8 4.1 Exchange students 8 4.2 Admission requirements 8 4.3 Visa and residence permit 8 4.4 Credits and grading system 9 4.5 Dutch education system 9 4.6 Course registration 10 4.7 Lecture timetable and academic calendar 10 5. FACILITIES 11 5.1 Computer facilities 11 5.2 Buying readers and textbooks 11 5.3 Payments at the SEM 11 5.4 Library and reading room 11 5.5 Administration offices 12 5.6 Restaurant and café 12 5.7 Sports and recreation 12 5.8 Student organisations 12 5.9 Student counselling, legal counselling and special needs 13 6. ACCOMMODATION 14 7. ARRIVAL IN AMSTERDAM 15 7.1 Arrival Day 15 7.2 Introduction Days 15 7.3 Registration with the Municipal Administration 15 7.4 Getting around 15 8. PRACTICAL INFORMATION 16 8.1 Cost of living 16 8.2 Bank account 16 8.3 Financial matters 17 8.4 Public transport 17 8.5 Dutch language 17 8.6 Health and other insurances 17 8.7 Important telephone numbers and addresses 18 INFORMATION GUIDE FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS 4 CHAPTER 1 WELCOME TO THE AMSTERDAM UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES The Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS) is a Amsterdam is a city with many faces. It is a unique historical city, university of applied sciences with several locations across with impressive buildings along the old canals and world-famous the city of Amsterdam. The university has seven schools, with cultural attractions such as the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh academic programmes catering for a total of 44,000 students. Museum. Though it feels like a metropolis, everything can easily The AUAS is among the largest comprehensive universities of be reached by bike. Amsterdam’s central location, with easy applied sciences in the Netherlands. One of its largest schools access to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and the Port of Amsterdam, is the School of Economics and Management (SEM). The SEM makes it the ideal gateway to Europe. Brussels, Paris, Madrid, offers a wide variety of programmes in economics, business London and Berlin can all be reached within a matter of studies and related disciplines. hours. Many large companies also have their headquarters in Amsterdam, including ABN AMRO, Heineken, TomTom Founded in 1846, the School of Economics and Management and Philips. prides itself on a long history of first-rate business education. With approximately 14,000 students, including approximately International exchange students benefit from a multicultural en- 2,800 international students, it is one of the largest universities vironment both at the AUAS and in the wider city of Amsterdam. of its kind in the Netherlands. Formed in October 2004 as a This information guide is intended to inform exchange students at result of the merger of the former HES (Higher Economic School) the SEM about key matters relating to enrolment and living in the and the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, the SEM is Netherlands, ensuring they make the most of your stay. the largest school within the multidisciplinary AUAS. Unlike tradi- tional universities, the AUAS has always emphasised the practical If you have any questions not answered in this guide, please do application of theoretical knowledge. At the SEM, students are not hesitate to contact us. trained for middle and upper management positions in organi- sations in both the private and public sectors. Graduates earn We hope you will enjoy your time at the School of Economics a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Recognising the and Management and will do our best to make your stay here as growing importance of global markets, the school is constantly rewarding and pleasant as possible. adapting and developing its business courses to respond to new international dimensions and demands. Kind regards, The school is located in the business district of Amsterdam, in a International Centre modern building next to the Ajax football stadium, Amsterdam Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences ArenA. Living and studying in Amsterdam is a unique experience. School of Economics and Management The city is a colourful centre of culture and entertainment, with close to one million inhabitants of many different origins and cul- tural backgrounds. Amsterdam is famous not only for the beauty of its architecture but also for the relaxed and friendly attitude of its population. Amsterdam is a true student city, with over 110,000 students. AMSTERDAM UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES 5 INFORMATION GUIDE FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS 6 CHAPTER 2 THE NETHERLANDS The history of the Netherlands as an independent nation began Wet feet in 1568, when the province of Holland led the country in a war The western and northern parts of the country are between one for independence against the Spanish empire and in defence of and six metres below sea level. The soil is mostly peat and clay, in Protestant and economic freedom. Independence was declared a landscape dissected by canals, rivers and estuaries. Most of the in 1581, and in 1648 the nation gained international recognition land is used for farming and grazing. The territories below sea as the Republic of the United Provinces of the Netherlands. In level were once lakes or part of the sea, until pumping stations 1813, following a period of French occupation, the Netherlands and mills were used to drained them dry. These stations run became a unified state and a constitutional monarchy under King continuously to prevent flooding, while coastal areas are pro- Willem I of Orange. tected by natural dunes and manmade dykes. The Flevopolder and the Noordoostpolder are the two polder regions most The Royal Family recently claimed from the sea as part of the country’s never- When the Netherlands became a monarchy in 1813, the House ending struggle against the water. When the province of Zeeland of Orange was appointed to rule. Today, the reigning head of was hit by a disastrous flood in 1953, the Delta Works were built state is King Willem-Alexander. Under the Dutch constitution, to straighten and strengthen the shoreline with a system of new the monarch has immunity and government ministers are dykes, dams, sluices and bridges. responsible for governing the country, making the monarch’s role essentially ceremonial. Climate The Netherlands has a maritime climate with moderate Geography temperature variations across the four seasons. July and August The Netherlands has a population of around 16 million people, are on the warm end of the scale with average temperatures making it one of the most densely populated countries in between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius. The winter months are colder, Europe. Situated in the northern part of Western Europe, the with some frost and snow. country is bordered by Belgium, Germany and the North Sea. By car, it takes roughly four hours to drive from north to south. Dutch society Amsterdam is the capital, and the seat of government is in The Traditionally, the Netherlands is a trading nation and has enjoyed Hague. a very strong economy for many centuries. Trade, logistics, agriculture, banking and food have been the strongest drivers of the Dutch economy. The country’s central location gives it prime access to international markets, and the Port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe. The Netherlands is a multicultural society, particularly in the cities. Amsterdam is home to 178 different nationalities and many more ethnicities – more than any other city in the world. This multi-ethnic mix emerged during the twentieth century when many people from the former Dutch colonies in Indonesia, the Moluccas, Surinam and the Dutch Antilles came to live in the Netherlands. In the 1950s and 1960s, southern Europeans, Moroccans and Turks came here to ease the shortage of factory workers. Refugees from all over the world, as well as other groups of immigrants, complete this diverse cultural picture. More information about studying in the Netherlands To get a better idea what it is like to study in the Netherlands, watch the film Study in Holland, which can be found on www.youtube.com/studyinholland. AMSTERDAM UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES 7 CHAPTER 2 INTERNATIONAL CENTRE 3.1 SERVICES 3.2 CONTACT DETAILS The International Centre of the School of Economics and Room 4.109 (office) and Atrium (service desk) Management provides a variety of services for students, with an Service desk opening hours: International Services Department divided between an Outgo- Monday to Friday: 09.00-13.00 ing Team and an Incoming Team. The Outgoing Team provides Incoming Team e-mail address: [email protected] services for SEM students completing a semester abroad at one Outgoing Team e-mail address: [email protected] of our numerous partner schools. They can be contacted for all Website: www .amsterdamuas.com administrative procedures and advice about practical matters /sem-exchange regarding other universities and countries. Visiting address The Incoming Team is responsible for admissions, housing in International Centre Amsterdam, visa and residence permits and introductory activities Room 4.109 for incoming exchange students. If you have any questions about Fraijlemaborg 133 your exchange period in Amsterdam, you can contact one of 1102 CV Amsterdam the Incoming Team’s International Relations Officers or visit our service desk during opening hours. Postal address P.O.
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