International student survival guide

Discover everything you need to know upon and after arrival in The Netherlands.

Welcome to HZ University of Applied Sciences!

We know you're about to start an exciting new chapter here in the Netherlands and settling into a new country, city, home, and student life at HZ. It might be a lot to take in, and we totally get that! That’s exactly why we put this guide together: to help you find your way around all the practical stuff that comes with living here as an international student. Think of it as your go-to cheat sheet for navigating life in the Netherlands with confidence.

Contents

Important telephone numbers

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Insurance

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Registration with the municipality

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Cycling

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Public transport

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Dutch bank account, refund living expenses, student finance and DigiD

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About HZ University of Applied Sciences

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