You can participate in an exchange if there is an official exchange agreement between your home university and Inholland University of Applied Sciences. Please inquire at your own university (the international office or international coordinator) if there is an exchange agreement with Inholland University of Applied Sciences. If there is an exchange agreement, you must be nominated by your home university to study at Inholland University of Applied Sciences. Once we have received your nomination from our partner university, we will send you the link to the online application form via email.
Deadlines Fall semester
Nomination deadline for partners: 15 April.
Application deadline for nominated students*: 1 May
Deadlines Spring semester
Nomination deadline for partners: 15 October
Application deadline for nominated students*: 1 November
If your university does not have an exchange agreement with Inholland University of Applied Sciences please inquire your own international office about what other universities your university has agreements with.
*students who are nominated receive an email with application instructions. All students must complete their application before the application deadline.
Exchange periods take place in the Fall semester or in the Spring semester. Check with the exchange coordinator of your home university about your options. They can provide you with more detailed information.
You can take part in the exchange programme if there is an inter-institutional agreement between the home university and Inholland University of Applied Sciences. You can check with your own university if this is the case.
Absolutely! Read our FAQ on studying with disabilities or personal circumstances to find out how we can support you in your academic journey at Inholland.
The admission procedure can take several weeks. The International Office is depending on the approval from the International Coordinators. We aim to inform you about your admissibility in four weeks.
The International Office will inform you about the (online) orientation day(s), pick-up service and how to sign up for it.
No, this is not possible. Inholland works with fixed packages. The course catalogue is available here.
You can take a resit of your exam. If you do not pass your resit, you do not obtain ECTS-credits. You will still be able to receive your certificate of attendance and your transcript of records. On your transcript of records you will see the list of courses you passed and failed.
There are various practical matters you have to think about before beginning your exchange semester at Inholland University Of Applied Sciences.
* Exchange students who will be studying at Inholland Amsterdam do not have to schedule an appointment at the City Hall. You will receive an email from the International Office Amsterdam with a day and time slot.
General checklist
These websites will provide insight into what to arrange, when and information about living in The Netherlands:
More information is available on our accommodation webpage.
Other useful websites:
If you want to make a rough estimation of living expenses, please check Numbeo and select your city.
NON-EU students are required to have a residence permit to study in the Netherlands. The Central Studentadministration (CSA) will assist you with your application and send you more information once you have been accepted. You can find more information and the contact details of the CSA here.
At the moment you start with a (part-time) job you are obliged to take out a Dutch health insurance. This also applies to an internship for which you are paid at least as much as the Dutch minimum wage. In the flyers of the Zorgverzekeringslijn you will find all the information you need about how to take out a Dutch health insurance and when you are required to have a Dutch health insurance for study or work (internship) in the Netherlands. The Youth Information Point (JIP) is another useful website with more information about health insurance in the Netherlands.
More general information is available on the website of the Zorgverzekerlingslijn. If you need advice or tips on solving health insurance issues, you can contact the Zorgverzekeringslijn.
If you damage someone’s property or cause an accident, then Dutch law states that you are responsible for to cover the costs. Therefore, we advise you to take out a liability insurance policy. Read more about a liability insurance online.
According to the Dutch law all new residents need to register if they will reside in the Netherlands longer than four months. Registration regulations may vary from one council to another. Therefore, we advise you to check the website of the City Hall that you will be living in and schedule an appointment in advance*.
Needed at the appointment:
All students:
NON-EU students:
*International students who will be studying at Inholland Amsterdam do not have to schedule an appointment at the City Hall. You will receive an email from the International Office Amsterdam with a day and time slot.
BSN-number/Citizen service number
Your registration will usually be processed in the BRP within 4 weeks. You will receive a confirmation of your registration with an overview of your registered information and your citizen service number (BSN) by post. You need this number when you open a bank account or take out health insurance.
To open a bank account in The Netherlands, the first step is often to make an appointment with a traditional bank branch just before or immediately after arrival. Alternatively, you can look into opening an account with an online bank, which usually doesn’t require an appointment. Below, you can find a list of (online) banks.
Physical bank branches
Online banks
General requirements for opening a Dutch bank account:
* ING offers a student account that is free of charge and is ready for use right away. To open a bank account with ING, you do not need a BSN (citizen service number) or proof of enrollment at a Dutch educational establishment.
** It is unfortunately not possible to open a bank account at most banks when you are a minor and your parents/legal guardians are not with you. It is only possible to open a bank account as a minor if your parents/legal guardians are present in person during the application. If your parents/legal guardians cannot be present in person you can check the online banks Bunq or N26 for the possibilities of opening a bank account.
*** If you do not have a BSN number or Dutch address yet, you can make an appointment with ING or check the online banks Bunq or N26 for the possibilities of opening a bank account.
Note: Face mask regulations can be found on the government website.
You cannot travel for free in the Netherlands as an international student. In order to use public transportation, you will need to acquire an OV-chipkaart. You can put money on your OV-chipcard at special docks located at train- and metro stations. Find more information below:
Do not forget to check in and check out
It is very important that you do not forget to check in and out when using your OV-chipkaart. This can be done by holding the OV-chipcard against the card reader on platforms for trains and the metro. When using a bus or a tram you can check in and out on board the vehicle. Find more information on how to travel with an OV-chipkaart.
Student discount on travel products
Are you planning to use public transport regularly or on a daily basis? A discount depends on when and where you go. You can check if you are entitled to use the student travel product. The student travel product is part of student finance. This means that you can only apply for the student travel product if you apply for student finance. If you do not want to take out a loan, you can indicate this during your application. Whether you are entitled to the student travel product depends on your nationality or place of residence, your age and your education. You can find more information about the requirements for international students on the website of DUO.
The NS
The NS offers subscriptions which let you pick the discount that suits you best. More information about the different train discounts is available on NS.nl.
ISIC
One option is the International Student Identity Card (ISIC). ISIC created the ISIC mobility card; a custom-made public transport OV-chipkaart for international students. It is important to know that you cannot add extra discounts on top of the 15%. If you for example travel with someone who owns an OV-chipcard and therefore is entitled to share a 40% discount, this discount cannot, unfortunately, be shared with you. More information about the ISIC card is available on their website.
Get a bicycle
The best way to travel in and around your city is the way the Dutch do; on a bicycle. It is usually faster and cheaper than public transport. You can get to places where no cars, buses or trams are allowed. Here you will find 5 ways to find a bicycle in the Netherlands. Never buy a bike from a stranger on the street. The bike could be stolen and you do not want to risk being arrested.
Before planning your travel to the Netherlands, you should take the following into consideration: