Handbook for incoming international students 

In order to prepare yourself for your great adventure to study abroad, Stenden university has prepared the "handbook for incoming international students".

This guide will give you details and essential information on frequently asked questions from our international students.

Amongst all, the handbook provides information on:

  • Your final preparations before leaving home and your arrival Your final preparations before leaving home and your arrival
  • Your basic needs: what to expect Your basic needs: what to expect
  • An introduction to Stenden and some academic information An introduction to Stenden and some academic information
  • Information on Student Services Information on Student Services
  • Information about Leeuwarden, Emmen, Friesland, Drenthe and the Netherlands Information about Leeuwarden, Emmen, Friesland, Drenthe and the Netherlands
  • Information on the culture shock you may be confronted with. Information on the culture shock you may be confronted with.
  • The handbook is compiled for a very mixed group of readers who have one thing in common: they want to find their way at Stenden university. The handbook is compiled for a very mixed group of readers who have one thing in common: they want to find their way at Stenden university.

We hope this handbook helps you to make all the necessary arrangements and gives you the information needed to prepare yourself for your study at Stenden university.

You can download the Handbook for Incoming International Students (PDF) and will be provided with a copy just prior before the start of your study in the Netherlands.

Enjoy reading and good luck with your preparations for your study in the Netherlands!

For any questions about Stenden university please contact the information center: +31 58 244 14 41.