INFORMATION SHEET FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION University Inholland University of Applied Sciences International Offices Alkmaar: [email protected] Amsterdam/Diemen: [email protected] Delft: [email protected] Haarlem: [email protected] Rotterdam: [email protected] Contact persons Incoming Alkmaar: Mrs. Annemarie Bakkum Students P +31 72 5183 652 F +31 72 5183 820 E [email protected] Amsterdam/Diemen: Ms. Meta Tax P +31 611878766 F +31 204951924 E [email protected] Haarlem: Ms. Meta Tax P +31 611878766 F +31 204951924 E [email protected] Rotterdam/Delft/Den Haag: Mrs. Pearl Steger P +31 010 4392220 E [email protected] GENERAL INFORMATION Semester dates First/Fall semester Nomination Deadline: 15 April 2013 Application Deadline: 1 May 2013 Orientation days: 29 - 30 August 2013 Lectures commence: 2 September 2013 Semester ends (exams included): 24 January 2014 Second/Spring semester Nomination Deadline: 15 October 2013 Application Deadline: 1 November 2013 Orientation days: 30 – 31 January 2014 Lectures commence: 3 February 2014 Semester ends (exams included): 4 July 2013 National Holidays Christmas: 25 & 26 December 2013 New Year’s Day: 1 January 2014 Good Friday: 18 April 2014 Easter: 20+21 April 2014 Liberation Day: 5 May 2014 Ascension Day: 29 May 2014 University closed: 30 May 2014 Whit Monday: 9 June 2014 APPLICATION PROCEDURE Required documents - printed and signed online application form - 2 passport photos - English reference letter (minimum level B1/B2) - if applicable, a copy of your European Health Card - For Non-EU students: visa application sheet + attachments For Non-EU students Please click here to see if you need a visa to enter the Netherlands. If so, please read the visa info sheet carefully and apply before the deadline on 15 May 2013 for Semester 1 or 15 November 2013 for semester 2 If you have any questions concerning your visa, please contact our colleagues at the International Recruitment Office, by sending an email to [email protected] Accommodation We offer accommodation for exchange students at the locations Rotterdam, Diemen, Haarlem and Alkmaar. You can rent a room for a semester or for an academic year. Note that accommodation can be limited (so apply on time!) and is not offered in Delft and The Hague. For more information and the application form, visit our website . The application procedure for accommodation opens around 1 May. Insurance EU students need to bring a European Health Insurance card. Non-EU students need to take out an “Insurance Passport for Students” . In case Inholland applies for your Visa or Residence Permit, the International Recruitment Office will take out the IPS insurance on your behalf. Airport pick-up You may apply for a pick up if you arrive on 27 or 28 August 2013. You will receive information on this after your online registration. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS Introduction Programme The Introduction Programme is compulsory for all new exchange students, as you will receive important information, needed throughout your stay at Inholland. Of course it is also an opportunity to meet all the other exchange students, the Erasmus Student Network and to get to know the university and the city. Approximately one month prior to the Introduction days you will receive the programme. Language Course (EILC) The Erasmus Intensive Language Courses are specialized courses, financed by the European Commission. The EILCs give Erasmus students the opportunity to study Dutch for 3-8 weeks prior to the exchange in the Netherlands. Please take a look at the website or more information about the course and the application procedure. .