Factsheet 2019/2020 Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
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Factsheet 2019/2020 Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences Hogeschool Rotterdam Name of Institution Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences Contact Details : Head of the Institution Executive Board: Mr. M.J.G.Bormans Title President Executive Board Address P.O. Box 25035 City / Postcode Rotterdam 3001 HA Country The Netherlands Website www.rotterdamuas.com Erasmus ID / EUC Code (for NL ROTTERD03 – 28833 Erasmus+ partners only) PIC code (Erasmus+) 943771880 Institutional Erasmus+ Mrs. Fiona Waldram-Geilman Coordinator Telephone +31 10 794 6005 E-mail team Exchange [email protected] Centre of International Affairs (central level) : Contact for agreements Mrs. Fiona Waldram-Geilman / Ms. Mariska Ruijs Contact for incoming Students Ms. Vera Fase / Ms. Mariska Ruijs Contact for outgoing Students Ms. Erika Janse / Ms. Elly Rietveld Telephone +31 10 794 6005 E-mail [email protected] / [email protected] (outgoing) Website https://rotterdamuas.com/programmes/exchange/ Contact for permits & visa: Mrs. Elzaan Botma / Mr. Lennard Lageweg Telephone +31 10 794 6363 E-mail [email protected] https://rotterdamuas.com/study-information/practical- Website information/Visa-Application-Process/ Student Housing Office : Contact Person Mr. Ryan Gentle Telephone +31 10 794 5922 E-mail [email protected] https://www.rotterdamuas.com/study-information/practical- Website information/Student-Housing/ Academic Calendar Information : Fall semester : Spring semester : Nomination Deadlines April 13th October 14th Fall semester : Spring semester : Application Deadlines May 1st November 1st Fall semester : Spring semester : Orientation Dates Late August or early September Early February Fall semester: Spring semester: Start and end of Semesters Early September – mid Early February – mid June or (including examination dates) December or late January early July Academic Level(s) offered to Undergraduate (Bachelor) Exchange Students Language of Instruction English (and Dutch) Preferred Language Requirements for Exchange CEFR B2 / IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 550 or equivalent Students Please indicate main study Business, Management, Finance, IT, Engineering, fields (majors) in your university Arts & Design, Logistics, Transport, Education Information about courses https://rotterdamuas.com/programmes/exchange/ When will transcripts be Approximately 6 weeks after end of semester released? Exchange Student Information: Health Insurance Requirements Mandatory What Housing is provided by Off-campus housing, shared apartments host institution? Important information how to https://www.rotterdamuas.com/study-information/practical- apply for accommodation information/Student-Housing/University-Residence-Halls/ Housing Application Deadline Opens mid May and mid November. First come, first served basis Visa Application Deadline June 14th (Fall semester) and December 6th (Spring semester) Approximate cost of € 400 - € 600 accommodation per month? Is there a pick-up service Yes provided upon arrival? Public transportation cost Varies (quite expensive, it is advised to use a bike) Average meal cost at the € 4 - 8 university cafeteria Entrance visa (MVV) & Study residence permit (VVR) Visa application procedure IMPORTANT DEADLINES Please provide us with all required payments and documents before the deadline of 14th of June 2019 to avoid any delay in your visa application process. The visa application process for students from Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Cameroon takes three months. Therefore these students must provide us with all required payments and documents before the deadline of 7th of May 2019. We strongly advise you not to book a flight until the MVV sticker has been placed in your passport. I. Which permits are required? Students from outside the EU/EER (Europe) who wish to attend a study programme at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences for more than 3 months are obliged to obtain a study residence permit. Depending on your situation, you will need one or both of the following permits: • MVV = Entrance visa to enter the Netherlands • VVR = Study Residence Permit Students from countries outside the EU/EER (Europe) need an MVV and VVR. Students from Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, South Korea, USA and Vatican City State only need a VVR. Non-EU students with a valid residence permit from a Schengen country only need a VVR. II. Before arrival As guarantor the Centre of International Affairs (CoIA) applies for an MVV and/or VVR on your behalf at the Dutch immigration office (IND). This process is done before you arrive in the Netherlands. As your guarantor we require that you provide us with proof of sufficient funds to cover your living expenses while studying in the Netherlands. This also means that from the moment you stop studying at the university, we also stop being your guarantor and inform the Dutch immigration office (IND) of this change in status. Your study residence permit will then be revoked. An MVV and/or VVR costs €171,00. This fee is specified on your invoice and is non-refundable. Students with the Sanmarinese and Israeli nationality are exempt paying for the MVV and/or VVR costs. General overview of the visa procedure: Step 1 Receive visa instructions Step 2 Provide necessary documents first by e-mail for a check Step 3 After approval by e-mail, if applicable send documents by post with DHL/FedEx or similar Step 4 Pay the invoice on time (please keep in mind that international bank transfers do take time, and please also take into account your bank transfer fees. The amount transferred must include the amount requested on the invoice plus any bank transfer fees incurred.) Step 5 Please respect the deadline for receiving all documents/payments Step 6 Student Support then applies for your visa (MVV/VVR or only VVR) at the IND* Step 7 Your visa will be processed by the IND Step 8 We notify you when we receive approval of your MVV/VVR or only VVR application Step 9 MVV/VVR students need to make an appointment at the Dutch Embassy/consulate You must leave your passport at the Dutch Embassy for a couple of days VVR only students do not need to go the Dutch Embassy/consulate Step 10 We recommend not to book your flight until you have received the actual MVV in your passport. Step 11 Students who only need a VVR, need to visit the IND office after their arrival in The Netherlands to provide their biometrics. Step 12 After arrival in The Netherlands you will receive your VVR *IND Dutch Immigration Office We will guide you through these steps, to make the process as smoothly as possible. III. Proof of Sufficient funds In order to obtain a study residence permit, the Dutch immigration office (IND) requires proof of sufficient funds of at least €10.596,00 on a yearly basis for living expenses plus proof that you have sufficient funds to pay the tuition fee for 1 year. Students who are going to do the pre-master 6 months also need to show proof of sufficient funds for 1 year which is €10.596,00 plus proof that you have sufficient funds to pay the tuition fee for the pre- master 6 months and half of the master tuition fee. Exchange students need to show €883 for every month that they will be studying at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. The proof of sufficient funds can be shown in these 2 ways: 1. Bank transfer to the school’s bank account 2. Scholarship award letter The scholarship letter must be drawn up in Dutch, English, German or French. If it is not in these languages then the document needs to be translated by a sworn translator to English. Please make sure all the information is correct. You need to show the original documents as well as the translation. Note: students from Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Cameroon can only show the proof of sufficient funds through a bank transfer to the school’s bank account. page 2 of 7 1. Bank transfer to the school’s bank account This means you will pay the tuition fee (if applicable) and deposit the amount which is needed to proof you have sufficient funds. Full degree students: You will receive an invoice of €10.596,00 plus the amount of the tuition fee for 1 year if you are a full degree student. Exchange students: You will receive an invoice of €883 for every month that you will be studying at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. Pre-master 6 and 12 months: Students who are going to do the pre-master 6 months will receive an invoice of €10.596,00 plus the tuition fee for the pre-master 6 months and half of the master tuition fee. Students who are going to do the pre-master 12 months will receive an invoice of €10.596,00 plus the tuition fee for the pre-master 12 months. Refund of the living fees: After the start of your study program at the Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, we will inform you how the proof of sufficient funds will be refunded to you. Please be aware that the refund process takes about 3-6 weeks. You will not have access to that amount before that. So make sure you will have sufficient extra funds for the first few weeks in The Netherlands Please note that you will need to open a Dutch bank account as the money can only be refunded to your Dutch bank account. During the introduction week we will inform you how you can open a Dutch bank account. 2. Scholarship award letter The scholarship award letter must meet the following requirements: • the date; • the institution granting the scholarship; • your personal details (initials, surname and date of birth) • the start and finish of the scholarship (start and end date); • the amount you receive; • Optional: the name of the scholarship programme. • Does the educational institution grant you a scholarship on behalf of a different institution? For example, an organization or company? Please then show the agreement between your educational institution and the institution in question.