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studying in the netherlands international programmes 2011-2012 hogeschool utrecht university of applied sciences international.hu.nl

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welcome to hu university of applied sciences utrecht about hu university of applied sciences utrecht largest colleges of higher education in the netherlands with over 38,000 students nevertheless our students still experience the educational environment as smallscale and personal this makes hu university of applied sciences utrecht a great place to make friends which you will cherish for the rest of your life g.t.c bonhof president of the executive board hu university of applied sciences utrecht hu prepares students for the professional world we offer mainly bachelor s degree programmes but also several master s degree programmes the bachelor s programmes require a minimum of four years of study the master s programmes take between a year and a year and a half to complete university of applied sciences higher education in the netherlands is offered at two types of institutions research universities universiteiten and universities of applied sciences hogescholen the hu is a university of applied sciences universities of applied sciences are primarily responsible for offering higher professional education programmes which prepare you for particular professions these tend to be more practically oriented than programmes offered by research universities in addition to lectures seminars projects and independent study you are required to complete a work placement as well as a final project or a thesis students who complete the programmes successfully are awarded a bachelor s degree and can then opt to continue their studies in a similar field and obtain a master s degree what do we offer you the hu has a lot to offer to international students apart from our international programmes taught in english we offer several facilities and activities that add to the international experience · utchcoursesthathelpyouimprove d your linguistic and study skills · hepossibilitytogoabroadforstudy t or work placement · generalorientationweekforall a first-year students · student snetworkesnthathelps a you feel at home during your stay in the netherlands · ninternationalofficethatprovides a information on course requirements registration procedures tuition fees and quick visa procedures a stay abroad always amounts to more than the sum of its parts together meeting new people being immersed in a new culture and exploring a different country make for an enriching experience the netherlands is a fantastic country and has always been geared towards international trade the resulting open attitude towards people from other countries remains a trademark of dutch culture utrecht is located in the heart of the country and has a population of approximately 300,000 and a long and colourful history which is reflected in its old city centre utrecht is home to many highly educated people around 70,000 young people study in the city and enjoy its rich cultural life hu university of applied sciences utrecht is one of the why study at hu university of applied sciences utrecht hu ·tisanexcellentstudyenvironment.thehuislocatedon i the uithof a large campus where most students attend their classes the campus has a grand café a bookstore and its own cultural and sport centres some of the student housing is also located on campus · odernfacilities.allbuildingsaremodernandwell m equipped with media libraries computers and self-service restaurants wireless internet is available in our buildings and you receive an e-mail address in our domain · ractice-basededucation.yourteachersareindirect p contact with the professional world so you are guaranteed a degree which prepares you for a professional career · roject-basedwork.excitingprojectsencourageyouto p work together with other students · oaching.coacheshelpyoutobecomeacquaintedwith c the study programme study methods and career prospects they can also provide advice on academic or personal problems work placement preparation or study planning ·nternationalexperience.duringyourstudiesyouhave i the opportunity to study abroad and gain work experience during one of your work placements · mallclasses.individualsupervisionispossibledueto s the limited number of students per group · ontinuedstudy.afterfinishingyourbachelor s c programme it is possible to continue your studies by doing a master s programme facts figures · uuniversityofappliedsciencesutrechtwasfoundedin h 1995 as a result of merging several independent institutions · hehuisauniversityofappliedsciences,hogeschool t utrecht in dutch · hehuisstate-funded t · uruniversityhasover38,000studentswithmorethan o 100 different nationalities · ostofoureuropeanstudentscomefrombelgium m france germany and spain most of the students from outside europe come from morocco turkey afghanistan suriname,china,indonesiaandiran · achyearwewelcomeabout200internationalstudents e · hehuoffersmorethan92programmes.someofthese t programmes are completely taught in english · eofferourprogrammesinthefollowingninefields w building&environment;communication&journalism economics management education pedagogics health;information&communicationtechnology;life sciences&chemistry;society&lawandtechnology design · eoffershortprogrammes,minors,non-degree w programmes and summer school programmes all taught in english · hehuislocatedintwocities:utrechtandamersfoort t 25kmfromutrecht 2 3

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the netherlands the netherlands manages to combine history and traditional culture with innovation modern society and an international orientation the netherlands is famous for its windmills there are still more than 1,000 traditional working mills today modern wind turbines are designed to convert wind energy into electricity amsterdam is the capital of the netherlands but the hague is the seat of the government oneremarkableaspectofthenetherlandsishowflat thelandis.overaquarterofthecountryliesbelow sea level this might explain the country s expertise in land reclamation and water management the population numbers 16.3 million people of over 200differentnationalitiesliveinthenetherlands the country is world-renowned for its pioneering architecture.manydutcharchitectsworkinchina the port of rotterdam on the north sea and schiphol airport are vibrant main ports for the whole of europe centrallylocatedinnorthwesterneurope,the netherlands is only a few hours away from the large metropoliseslondon,parisandberlin the official name of the country is the netherlands whichliterallymeans lowcountries or lowlands the country is also often called holland which refers to the provinces north holland and south holland the netherlands antilles and aruba are part of the kingdom of the netherlands the netherlands has a temperate marine climate with temperaturesaveraging16°c61°finthesummerand 3°c37°finthewinter 5

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utrecht utrecht where talent and knowledge meet utrecht is located in the heart of the netherlands and is the country s fourth largest city and a major hub for all rail road and water transport systems oneveryuniquethingaboutthecityisthewarehouse cellarsalongthecanals.onceusedasstoragecellarsby the local merchants they have now been converted into restaurants boutiques or places of cultural interest utrecht is well known for its institutions of higher education thanks to the many educational institutions the population is young and learned there are countless restaurants and pubs where you can enjoy the sun on one of the many terraces and where you can try the famous dutch apple pie many of utrecht s businesses are active on the internationalstage.capgemini,danone,atos originandhpinventallhavetheirheadofficeinutrecht oneofthemostimpressivebuildingsinutrechtisthe domchurch.youcanseethetowerfromalmost anywhere in the city it is also the highest church tower in the country utrecht is just a half hour train ride from amsterdam almost all dutch have a bicycle and there are twice as many bikes as cars in utrecht many people travel by bike through the city but most places are also accessible by bus ofallofthecountry scities,utrechtholdssecondplace in terms of the most cultural events there are many museums cinemas theatres and clubs every summer utrecht hosts a film festival a festival of early music and a dance festival at least 75 of the people speak some english the netherlands is the largest non-english-speaking importer of english books also most of the films in the cinema are in english with dutch subtitles 7

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bachelor s programmes international business and management studies internationalbusinessandmanagementstudiesibmsisathree orfour-yearbusinessprogrammeinaninternationalsetting bachelor s programmes international business for emerging markets internationalbusinessforemergingmarketsibemisaspecializedthreeorfour-year bachelor sprogrammeininternationalbusinessandmanagementstudiesibms · hatiscoveredintheprogramme w the ibms programme focuses on the international aspects of marketing and sales finance management and logistics the first year of the programme provides ageneralfoundation.youwillbeintroduced into subjects like marketing finance business administration management organization economics logistics and international law in the main phase of the programme you broaden and deepen your knowledge of these areas a half year study in another university abroad is part of the programme · hatjobwillitpreparemefor w in2009graduatesenteredalmostevery area of employment general management posts banking/finance retail/sales marking research and logistics many ibms graduates also become entrepreneurs and start up their own businesses · hataboutpracticalexperience w during two work placement periods you will get a real taste of the business world outside of school at least one work placement needs to be done abroad the first work placement is in the second year and lasts ten weeks the second work placement is in the fourth year and lasts twenty weeks · hatkindofdiplomawillireceive w upon successful completion of the ibms-programme you will be awarded a bachelor s degree of business administration bba · hatissospecialaboutthis w programme from day one you work in a small international oriented environment youtakepartinprojectsinwhich you are exposed to many cultures ibms focuses strongly on relating an academicstudytothe real business world this is supported by the two work placements and the strong links that ibms lecturers have with commerce and industry worldwide · nterested i www.international.hu.nl study programmes bachelor s degree ibmsin3years students with a dutch vwo degree or a foreign a-level degree can do a short track programme which enables you to do the bachelorstudyibmsinthreeyears.you will have to do an assessment beforehand · hatiscoveredintheprogramme w international business for emerging markets is a specialization within the ibmsprogramme.youlearnallabout the risks threats and opportunities of doing business in developing and emerging markets the first year of the programme includes a selection of all essential introductory courses on international economics marketing and finance as well as specialized projects that focus on entrepreneurship and business administration in developing areas and emerging markets the strategy known as the `fortune at the bottom of the pyramid and micro finance main themes in the second year include international business globalization and corporate social responsibility the third year involves further specialization to elaborate your plans in such a way as to render the results immediately applicable in practice ·whatjobwillitpreparemefor the programme provides a sound basis for an international career in companies which trade with and from emergingmarkets.youmightbegin as an entrepreneur in a developing country or become a consultant to local businesses for a consultancy firm or public agency ·whataboutpracticalexperience youwillexaminecasestudiesdrawn directly from business practice and will be able to attend regular guest lectures by consultants and businessmen from the developing regions this will enable you to form a good idea of the situation `on the ground and the problems facing local businesses in the second and third or fourth year of the programme there are internships eventually this will result in a graduation project that requires you to put all the theoretical knowledge and other skills you have acquired into practice · hatkindofdiplomawillireceive w ongraduation,youwillbeentitled to use the title bachelor of business administration bba ·whatissospecialaboutthis programme the regular ibem programme is four years students with a dutch vwo degree or a foreign a-level degree can do a short track programme which enables youtodoibeminthreeyears.youwill have to do an assessment beforehand ·interested www.international.hu.nl study programmes bachelor s degree with the knowledge and experience i got in the netherlands i can go back to curacao and help `i think the school is very nice but also strange it is big and small at the same time it looks very modern not like a school at all peopleareveryopen-mindedhere.coming from an island i really get a bigger picture of the world and in utrecht it is also very quiet and calm finding housing can be tough but now i live with three friends together in a student house that is nice i can buy the food i am used to back home and i could get a job so i can fully concentrate on my education this study is important to me because with the knowledge and experience i got in the netherlands i can gobacktocuracaoandhelp 8 my fellow students are very special to me `international business for emerging markets is exactly what i want to do i want to be involved in the developing world helping the nations that are the weakest my fellow students are very special to me they are the people i spend mostofmytimewith.comingfrom8different nationalities it is a lot of fun hanging out with them also on weekends the multi-national environment in utrecht is really cool there are lots of shopping places the atmosphere is relaxed and there are many nice areas my favorite place is an african food store of course since i am from zambia dutch food is surprisingly lovable even though some things are deep-fried it is very homey good and healthy and if you love coffee this country is fantastic carlos palacios vargas international business and management studies student melody chikoti international business for 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bachelor s programmes international marketing management internationalmarketingmanagementimmisafour-year businessprogrammeinaninternationalsetting bachelor s programmes international communication and media internationalcommunicationandmediaicmisafour-year communicationprogrammeinaninternationalsetting · hatiscoveredintheprogramme w imm trains you to be a marketer youlearntheinsandoutsofdoing international business and carry out research to find out whether a product has any chance of success abroad yourfocuswillbeoninternational marketing export management market research e-marketing sales and management skills · hatjobwillitpreparemefor w graduates in imm have a range of employment opportunities open to them as marketing managers account managers sales managers product managers or export managers · hataboutpracticalexperience w during your work placements you will have the chance to familiarise yourself with the profession and explore your ownpossibilities.youwillbeonwork placement for 10 weeks during your secondyearandfor20weeksduring the fourth year · hatkindofdiplomawillireceive w upon successful completion of the imm programme you will be awarded thetitlebachelorofcommerce · hatissospecialaboutthis w programme youwillstudyamongstotherinternational students and work on joint projects during your third year a semester study abroad is part of your study programme · nterested i www.international.hu.nl study programmes bachelor s degree · w hatiscoveredintheprogramme thefirstyearoficmprovidesyouwitha solid basis in communication marketing intercultural issues journalistic and writing skills and of course digital media the second year is more intense and specific concrete projects such as the design of a cross-media campaign or the creation and printing of a magazine are combined with essential principles of marketing corporate and internal communication,internationallaw consumer behavior intercultural management and a foreign language the third year is entirely dedicated to your profiling space and your internship during the fourth and final year you can choose between two specializations mediaorcommunication · hatjobwillitpreparemefor w ourgraduatesworkinnumerousfields andpositions:pressofficers,technical writers,publicrelationsconsultants publishers interface designers event managers,coordinatorsofadvertising campaigns and media planners · hataboutpracticalexperience w all students must spend at least half of the third year in a non-native environment the profiling space consists of 6 months of studies either at one of our foreign partner universities or at any school or university in the netherlands · hatkindofdiplomawillireceive w youwillgraduatewithabachelor s degreeincommunication · hatissospecialaboutthis w programme each year is divided in four different blocks of ten weeks each with a specific theme for example in the block societyandcommunication you will have subjects such as sociology globaleconomics,masscommunication writing classes and a project in which you will have to make your own documentary about a subculture when one block is finished a new one starts with a different theme · nterested i www.international.hu.nl study programmes bachelor s degree in an international course everybody is more likely to learn from another culture `a lot of students who start this course are not native speakers of english by helping each other you will learn it very quickly i was surprised about the speed i learned the language it is very nice to meet people from another county and learn about their culture sometimes it is hard to work together because you have to get used to different working styles most students from abroad are really curious and open in an international course everybody is more likely to learn from another culture it makes the course more dynamic and interesting i hope that i will end up in another country than the netherlands i want to work in an internationally orientated company my dream is to work in the aircraft industry 10 i am surrounded by history `the study facilities are phenomenal each building brings a dynamic flair take for example my faculty it reflects what each student aspires tooncetheirstudiesarecomplete.creativity tenacity and modernity in holland there are times when i feel like i am in an amusement park it is a two fold sentiment ontheonehandifeellikeican thavespaceto myself.yet,ontheotherhand,youknowthere is always something somewhere going on and with such advanced infrastructure you can get to that something somewhere easily anytime what i like about living here is that i am surrounded by history for once i can place my self in the textbooks and novels i ve reveled over all my life suzedezeeuw,international marketing management student dallas johnston,internationalcommunicationand media student 11

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bachelor s programmes international finance and control internationalfinanceandcontrolifcisafour-year businessprogrammeinaninternationalsetting · hatiscoveredintheprogramme w theinternationalfinanceandcontrol programme provides a solid foundation in the basic principles of budgeting andfinance.youwilldevelopskillsin treasury asset management external reporting and management accounting and management control in addition you will learn how to draw up and manage records and how to analyse the data from the administrative records what is more a lot of attention will be devoted to general economics intercultural management and international business · hatjobwillitpreparemefor w ifcpreparesstudentsforemployment opportunities in financial departments of a wide range of industries including the financial industry the positions vary from treasury/cashandassetmanager tofinancialmanagerandcontroller to provide just a few indications jobopportunitiesexistatsmeand corporate companies accountancy firms banks and insurance companies inshort,ifcgraduatesqualifyfor job opportunities at the financial departments of domestic and international companies · hataboutpracticalexperience w theifcprogrammefeaturestwoperiods of internships the first is at the end of the second year this work placement lasts ten weeks and is known as a work shadowplacement.yoursecondwork placement lasting twenty weeks is at the end of your fourth and final year the latter ideally is with your future employer or its peers · hatkindofdiplomawillireceive w onceyouhavesuccessfullycompleted theinternationalfinanceandcontrol programme you will be awarded the title bachelor of economics · hatissospecialaboutthis w programme there are many opportunities to exchange experiences with businesses during visits from guest lecturers from the international organisations because the hu has an internationally certified programme you can easily substitute courses into your curriculum that you would otherwise complete at an institute of higher education abroad with hu courses · nterested i www.international.hu.nl study programmes bachelor s degree intellectual cultures can differ immensely `the international diversity is wonderful intellectual cultures can differ immensely but when they work together that produces the best ideas andrew pinedo international business and economics student 12

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foundation year international foundation year theinternationalfoundationyearisaimedatinternationalstudentswhodonotyethavethe necessaryskillsforstartinganundergraduatedegreeprogrammeinenglish · hatiscoveredintheprogramme w theinternationalfoundationyear enables you to study subjects relevant to the degree programme of your choice and equips you with the study skills and command of english required of undergraduate students the course of study is intensive with approximately 30 contact hours per week and with various study assignments english lessons alternate with other course components at the end of the course you receive specific training in order to prepare you for the final english test · hatwillitpreparemefor w oncompletionofthiscourse,a student s command of english will be sufficient to gain admission to any english-taught bachelor course basically this means that you have reachedieltslevel6academicmodule oraminimumtoeflscoreof213 computer-based version or 550 paper-based · hataboutpracticalexperience w besides english the course covers topics essential for following the subsequent degree programme successfully dutch language culture and society european cultures and values study skills -computerskills -cooperativeskills personal development learning ability sensitivity presentation skills · hatkindofdiplomawillireceive w youwillnotreceiveadiploma,but havingcompletedthefoundationyear and passed the english test you are eligible for admission to one of the international bachelor s degree programmes at hu university of applied sciences utrecht · hatissospecialaboutthis w programme the course is full-time and lasts 8 months the programme includes excursions intended to broaden your knowledge and understanding of the dutch culture · nterested i www.international.hu.nl study programmes bachelor s degree internationalfoundationyear

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master s programmes master of business studies in innovation in european business businessstudiesininnovationineuropeanbusinessisa15-monthprogrammethattakesplacein threelocations:franceparis irelandcorkandthenetherlandsutrecht master s programmes master of international communication management boostyourcareerininternationalcommunication · whatiscoveredintheprogramme the programme allows you to develop a valuable combined skill set in business management and analytical skills and provides you with state-ofthe-art knowledge and concepts on how to implement and manage sustainableinnovation.youlearnto focus on business deliverables and business interactions through an in-company placement and your integrated research project which you have to present as a dissertation and for which you will be prepared from the start of the programme · whatjobwillitpreparemefor graduates will have acquired a coherent range of professional skills that will enable them to contribute to multinational organisations manufacturers service providers and innovation-intensive organisations in a management position or to deliver consultancy services to a variety of types of firms many graduates may take up positions with their placement organisations after graduation others will take positions in a variety of firms in services information technology healthcare management manufacturing consulting and academia · whataboutpracticalexperience oumustspendatleast800hoursina y european organisation working in a role commensurate with the objectives of the programme whilst placement is not guaranteed by the administrators of the programme you will be offered complete support in sourcing and being selected for placement opportunities in any european country · whatkindofdiplomawillireceive upon successful completion of the programme you will be awarded a master s degree of business studies mbs in innovation in european business.universitycollegecorkwill award your degree at a graduation ceremonyincork · whatissospecialaboutthis programme the programme is opened on a competitive basis to students having successfully completed a four-year curriculum at third level whatever their country of origin mature students with significant appropriate experience are also eligible · interested oumustapplyfortheprogrammeat y www.pac.ie.theapplicationdeadline forthisparticularprogrammeis30june www.international.hu.nl study programmes master s degree · hatiscoveredintheprogramme w the programme focuses on communication management from an internationalperspective.youwillhave access to the state-of-the-art insights ofourcrossmediaresearchcentre youwilltakepartinmediatrainingand other training and coaching sessions to improve your personal effectiveness in an international environment a week-long excursion to a city abroad will deepen your understanding of intercultural differences · hatjobwillitpreparemefor w holders of this master s degree are perfectly placed for senior management positions in communication jobs within international organisations or consultancy work they are experts with the ability to manage integratedcommunication from a broad perspective and in an international context · hataboutpracticalexperience w youarealreadyacommunication professional at an international corporation,consultancyorngo youenjoyyourjob.nowyoufeelyou are ready to take on the challenge of high-level policy-making as a communication manager or consultant · hatkindofdiplomawillireceive w after graduating you can use the title accreditedbynvaodutchflemish accreditationorganisation professional masterofcommunication:mcomn youcanalsotakethefoursemesters separately and receive a certificate for each semester the total of four certificates will allow you to receive thetitleabove:mcomn · hatissospecialaboutthis w programme part time programme for professionals with three years of experience omogeneousgroupofmaxi um20 h m admission by selection two years in total divided into four parts each lasting one semester each part consists of twelve oneday sessions unique combination of theoretical input with practical training and personal coaching pproximately20professional a guest-lecturers and trainers ouwillapplyimmediatelyonyour y job what you learn in the course week-long excursion to a university and some international companies abroad · nterested i theprogrammestartsinjanuary www.international.hu.nl study programmes master s degree you have to have a knack for languages because all classes are taught in english `icmisaninternationalcourse,whichmeans you have lots of foreign classmates and you get to know many different cultures but you have to have a knack for languages because all classes are taught in english for our media class we had to make a documentary.ourdocumentarywasaboutpoker players and people who live on boats it was great fun because you get to know peopleyouwouldn tnormallymeet.youhave to enjoy doing these types of projects and not just go for the 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master s programmes european master s in facility management and real estate greatcareeropportunitiesinthegrowingfacilitiesmanagementandrealestateindustry · hythisprogramme w ompaniesneedexpertpropertyand c facility management advice to support their strategic and operational business decisions a facilities and real estate manager must be able to operate at a strategic level and work in an interdisciplinary and international environment · hatiscoveredintheprogramme w this master s degree programme offers a mixture of general and specialist management modules in the field of facility management and real estate the programme is built around case studies and applied research many of the lectures are given by experts working in the industry there is a strong focus on academic skills including academic reasoning and applied research the programme is truly international with students and lecturers coming from allaroundtheworld.youmaygetthe chance to take classes in the uk · hatjobwillitpreparemefor w the programme prepares you for careers in corporate real estate and facility management organisations and for positions in the growing industry of international facility and property management companies youcanalsochoosetobecomea consultant in facility management and real estate · hatkindofdiplomawillireceive w this master s degree programme is a joint degree programme between three dutch universities of applied sciences hu saxion and zuyd and the university of greenwich uk this is why you will earn a professional master s degree in facility management and real estate from hu university of applied sciences utrecht and an msc in facility management or an msc in real estate from the university of greenwich · hatissospecialaboutthis w programme this is a degree programme that prepares you for careers in a fastgrowing international industry it offers you the chance to spend the second semester of your programme studying in the uk · nterested i www.international.hu.nl study programmes master s degree fm is of increasing importance in today s dynamic world `facility management fm concerns the overall enabling of business activities it is a relatively young and interdisciplinary profession that is of increasing importance in today s dynamic world fm integrates activities of workplace design real estate management building performance information management health and safety environmental services financial accounting and contract management the continuous development of fm allows young professionals to contribute to a profession that is still defining boundaries the master facility and real estate management contributes to this development by presenting fm as a strategically integrated approach to maintain improve and adapt buildings and supporting services in order to enable an organization s core business function gilbertsilvius course leader project management

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short programmes exchange programmes studyingabroadisavaluableexperience.gettingacquaintedwithanewenvironment,cultureand systemisanenrichingexperience.embraceitandopenyourmindtoallitcanteachyou short programmes minors thepurposeofthefreechoicecomponentcalledminoristobroadenordeepen yourstudyandtogiveyoutheopportunitytopersonaliseyourstudyprogramme · orwhomaretheseprogrammes f intended provided your university has an exchange agreement with hu university of applied sciences utrecht you are welcome to apply to study at our university for a semester or a year theinternationalofficeprovides support and assistance before your arrival and during your studies at our university · hatprogrammesareoffered w hu university of applied sciences utrecht is constantly adding new exchange programmes in english we offer several programmes within the main areas of building and environment business engineering communicationandjournalism economics and management business school and social work · hendotheseprogrammesstart w some courses start in the first semester september-january othersstart in the second semester february june theapplicationdeadlinesforour exchange programmes are spring semester starting february 15th november fall semester starting september 1stofjune please check our website for detailed information · nterested i the details of the current courses can be found on www.international.hu.nl study programmes exchange programmes · orwhomaretheseprogrammes f intended degree students can choose a minor in their third year of study it is also possible for exchange students to enrol in one of our minors by taking an optional programme of your choice you earn 30europeancreditsecormore · hatprogrammesareoffered w hu university of applied sciences utrecht offers a wide range of minors which are taught completely in english in any of the following areas business administration -communication education -healthcare -law -lifesciences -marketingandcommerce social work technology · hendotheseprogrammesstart w most minors start in the first semester september­january thedeadlineof application for our minors is 30 april please check our website for detailed informatio · nterested i the details of current minors can be found on www.international.hu.nl study programmes minors i could live here `what i like about the netherlands is how people do things here they are very helpful and direct it feels like only the sky is the limit and they recycle here which i think is awesome something people should know is that the dutch get around with the bicycle a lot i love bikes back home in nicaragua only poor people use bikes but here it is the coolest thing it is definitely a learning experience with my fellow students they all come from different cultures working with them opens your eyes and you start becoming tolerant all together they know what they want and study really hard for it in my free time i like just biking around going to parks watching movies or going shopping it is very safe and enjoyable i could live here the dom church and the lively green garden contrast each other in a gorgeous way `utrecht is a true student city international students have parties and gatherings all the time and come together at the night club `poema every week student housing is full of life and if you re lucky like me you get to know your housemates and they become your temporary family theconventgardenatthedomchurchisan interesting little spot i am not a religious person but the garden is a quiet little spot where you can sit down and enjoy a moment of calm before stepping back out into the old town centre.thedomchurchandthelivelygreen garden contrast each other in a gorgeous way anabaldizonbarrantes exchange student outi karvinen international health studies student 20 21

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short programmes summer school courses utrechtsummerschoolstartedin1987.lastyear,over1,500studentsfromabout80different countriesattendedtheutrechtsummerschool,whichmakesthisthelargesteuropeanproviderof summerprogrammes.utrechtsummerschooloffersover100academicprogrammeseverysummer someofwhichcanbecombinedtocreateapersonalisedprogramme · orwhomaretheseprogrammes f intended most programmes are open to all students however some programmes require prior knowledge of the subject · hatprogrammesareoffered w hu university of applied sciences utrecht works closely with utrecht university utrecht school of the arts and other national and international partners to provide the utrecht summer school in the last two decades the summer school expanded to include a broad selection of courses in virtually all disciplines the hu university of applied sciences utrecht offers variouscoursesinthefieldoflaw economics,lifesciences,scienceand social sciences · owaboutsociallife h the utrecht summer school aims at providing its participants with an unforgettable stay in utrecht and the netherlands therefore we invite allstudentsduringthemonthsjuly and august to an attractive social programme including excursions sports and social gatherings and festivities the activities will provide the perfect setting for you to meet international students from other summer school courses and to get to know your classmates better to give you an impression previous year s programmes comprised city trip to the hague and maastricht barbecues access to sports facilities and trips to our renowned museums for some years now the utrecht summer school has even been organising its own film festival showing famous dutch movies with english subtitles · nterested i more information about the utrecht summer school can be found on www.utrechtsummerschool.nl short programmes non-degree programmes huuniversityofappliedsciencesutrechtofferstwonon-degreecoursesthataretaught completelyinenglish.bothprogrammesarealsoopentoexchangestudents europeintheworld:journalismcourse · hatiscoveredintheprogramme w in 1990 the danish school of media andjournalisminÅrhusdenmarkand theschoolofjournalisminutrecht launched a joint specialization course in european journalism each year about20youngprofessionalsfrom different countries focus on international reporting students begin in utrechtandmovetoÅrhusinjanuary in spring students travel to different parts of europe on assignments reports from the travel period are used to create a website in addition students work individually on articles covering current european developments · hatissospecialaboutthis w programme this specialization programme cannot be compared to regular academic exchange programmes students live and study in two countries travel to various european locations and complete an exciting variety of journalistic assignments · nterested i the details of the course can be found on www.international.hu.nl study programmes non-degree programmes europeanculture&europeanjournalism · hatiscoveredintheprogramme w this programme explores a variety of topics in journalism and culture youwilllearnhowtodealwithreporting on several important european cultural issues the practical units of study focus on research writing features and in-depth reporting workshops are provided in advanced research skills gathering information on european developments and other aspects of reporting on foreign european issues the programme also provides a solid basis in important aspects of european culture from a journalistic viewpoint · hatissospecialaboutthis w programme during the second part of the programme you will be send all over europe to put together individual reports on particular aspects of european culture · nterested i the details of the course can be found on www.international.hu.nl >study programmes non-degree programmes the summer school is a great experience and a good summer break george harrington canada `the summer school is a great experience and a good summer break and there is a good balance between education and social activities in europe it is so easy to travel around elenamega,romania `i love utrecht people are nice and we have a lot of fun i didn t know anyone when i came here but now i know everyone doovy han south korea `the summer school is a great chance to gain a new experience this is my first time in europe i have been around in asia and america the way people s mind operates here in europe is different from the rest of the world everyone is very laid-back i learned the importance of adapting quickly to new surroundings `the classes helped to stimulate thoughtprovoking sessions i m not used to at home we talked about a whole slew of different topics such as the islamic religion nietzsche s influence in the contemporary world van gogh s starrynight dutchcultureandthe rise of the creative class we were then asked to apply our skills by either writing a review of an art exhibition or an article about a city or social issue by traveling alone in a foreign european country i learned the importance of adapting quickly to new surroundings the dutch are intelligent independent and practical you will learn a lot by just living among the dutch summerschoolstudents denise law europeancultureandeuropean journalismstudent 22 23

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how to apply admissiontodegreeprogrammes · ntryrequirements e the two minimum requirements for admission to the first year of an international bachelor s degree programme are senior secondary school diploma with higher education entrance qualification please visit our website for diploma examples www.international.hu.nl students how to apply entry requirements proof of proficiency in english if you are not a native english speaker you are required to take an official internationally recognised test to prove your english proficiency weaccepttheieltswherethe required minimum is an overall score of 6.0 we accept also the toeflduetovisaregulations chinesestudentsmaynotuse toefl theacceptedminimum scores are omputer-basedcbtminimum213 c paper-based minimum 550 internet-based ibt minimum 80 these minimum scores apply to bachelor s programmes please refer to the separate admissions procedures for the minimum scores for master s programmes www.international.hu.nl study programmes master s degree · utchprogrammes d hogeschool utrecht offers about 80 programmes in dutch generally speaking a non-native speaker must beinpossessionofannt2iidiploma to enrol in a programmes taught in dutch if you are interested in taking one of our dutch programmes we advise you tocontactourinternationalofficeto confirm this requirement more information about our dutch programmes can be found on www.hu.nl for further questions you can contact ourinternationaloffice tel 31302758928,email:io@hu.nl · dmissionprocedures a in order to enrol in a regular programme at hu university of applied sciences utrecht you need to apply through the national registration service called studielink this digital service is in english and a wizard will guide you through the entire application more information www.international.hu.nl students how to apply admission procedures · eadlines d students who need an entry visa forstudy:1june students who have temporary residenceinthenetherlands:1july students from eea countries who have a european diploma 1st of august students with visa restrictions must be completely registered at the hu before the first of september it is not possible to arrive after the start of the programme · tuitionfeesnon-eeastudents the tuition fee for a full-time non-eea student is 7,330 for the academic year2010/2011.therearesome possibilities for students who have a residence visa other than the study to apply for and receive a study grant from ib-group with this proof it may be possible to receive exemption from the higher fee please note that the tuition fee is subject to annual changes checkourwebsiteformoreinformation aboutthetuitionfeesfor2011/2012 www.international.hu.nl finances and costs · tuitionfeesformaster sandnondegreeprogrammes please check our website and select a course from our master s degree or non-degree programmes for the tuition fees of these specific programmes www.international.hu.nl study programmes master degree nondegree programmes theinternationaloffice theinternationalofficefacilitates internationalisation at hu university of applied sciences utrecht theinternationalofficeisintouch withnearly200educationalinstitutions abroad it makes preparations for foreign students and staff who intend to go abroad students from all over the world maintain contact with the office before arriving in the netherlands theinternationalofficeprovides information on the educational programmes the required visa accommodation grants and more · contacttheinternationaloffice huinternationaloffice tel 310302758928 email io@hu.nl website www.international.hu.nl · mailingaddress internationaloffice p.o.box13272 3507lgutrecht the netherlands · visiting address f.c.dondersstraat65 3572jeutrecht the netherlands application procedures for exchangestudents visiting students can apply for an exchange period through their study abroad coordinator at their home university the coordinator will provide information as to the proper application procedures please note that we can only accept applications from students from our partner universities for more details please visit www.international.hu.nl exchange students application procedures other costs youshouldbudgetapproximately800 a year for books and other school materials.youwillneedabout600per month to cover rent food insurance transport and other expenses this does not include study expenses tuition fees degree students all degree students of hu university of applied sciences utrecht must pay tuition fees for each academic year · uitionfeesforhomeandeea t students if you wish to study in the netherlands and you are a national of a european union eu or european economic area eea country the tuition fee is1,672fortheacademicyear 2010/2011.pleasenotethatthetuition fee is subject to an annual inflation rate increase.checkourwebsiteformore information about the tuition fees for 2011/2012.www.international.hu.nl finances and costs scholarships and grants hu university of applied sciences utrecht offers its own scholarship for excellent and very talented noneuropean students who have been admitted to one of our international bachelor s or master s programmes more information about the hu excellent scholarship and how to apply can be found on www.international.hu.nl students scholarships and grants 26 27

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study in holland nuffic is the netherlands organisation for international cooperation in higher education.onwww.nuffic.nlyoucan find more information about planning your stay in the netherlands otherinterestinglinks utrecht summer school www.utrechtsummerschool.nl european student network www.esn-utrecht.nl cityofutrecht www.utrecht.nl english version www.international.hu.nl this is a publication of hu university of applied sciences utrecht september2010 production:m&cinternational design vormers utrecht photography ed van rijswijk cover portraitsstudents janwillemgroen hollandsehoogtepage4 prints and graphics grafisch bedrijf tuijtel hardinxveld-giessendam 28 hbo devolgendestap2009-2010 io_eb_2010_dv

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