More experiences?
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Sanne: Master of Chinese Economy in Shanghai
“This international experience has turned me into a citizen of the world”
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Why go abroad?
What are the options?
Where can I find the right information?
Funding
What do I have to arrange?
Questions?
Content
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Uncertain about your choice of study
Academic challenge
Personal growth
To have an edge when entering the labour market
But above all: A unique experience!
Why go abroad?
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Gap year
Part of your study programme
Exchange programme
Internship
Language course
Summer school
Full bachelor's Full master's / research Internship
What are the options?
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A wealth of possibilities:
Course, language training or study programme
Volunteer work
Travelling and/or working
Enrolment to be arranged independently or via an
intermediary organisation
Funding: scholarships, grants,
sponsoring, working and saving
Gap year
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Exchange programme Language course Summer school
How to make arrangements? Through your own institution Arranging your study programme yourself
Part of your study programme
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Country pages or study portals
www.bachelorportal.eu or
www.mastersportal.eu Information via a lecturer in
your discipline Visit education fairs (master's fair) Via organisations such as EP-Nuffic
www.study-in-europe.org Check admission requirements Grading systems Credential evaluation
Full bachelor's or master's
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Finding an internship Finding an internship on your own Via your education institution Via an internship intermediary agency Online internship sites
The internship agreement describes the internship assignment, the supervision, the duration of the internship, compensation
Funding
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Internship
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Student grants and loans
Scholarship programmes
Using your own money
Working abroad
Public transport (OV) compensation
Tip: Draw up budget
Funding
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Part of your study programme:
As a full-time student enrolled in a Dutch university or university of applied sciences
The study programme or internship abroad is part of your Dutch study programme
Taking your student grants and loans abroad I
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All of your study programme: The same requirements that apply to student grants and
loans in the Netherlands, plus:The 3-out-of-6 requirementQuality of the degree programmeYou will not receive a student's allowance from a foreign government
Taking your student grants and loans abroad II
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Scholarship administered by EP-Nuffic
Scholarships from your own institution
More information: www.beursopener.nl
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Scholarship programmes
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Erasmus+
VSBfonds Scholarships
Holland Scholarship Programme
Cultural Treaty Scholarships
Sino-Dutch Bilateral Exchange Scholarship
European University Institute Scholarship
Scholarship programmes
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The length of the foreign study programmes varies from 3 to 12 months. Internships are possible from two months
The 28 EU member states, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, Turkey and the former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonia
You may apply for an Erasmus+ at any point during your study programme.
The level of the scholarship depends on the destination country
Erasmus+
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For students with a
clear sense of social engagement
Minimum of 3 and a maximum of 24 consecutive months
Maximum of €10,000 (donation)
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VSBfonds Scholarships
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A one-off payment of €1,250 as a contribution to your study expenses
You are a full-time student at a Dutch university or university of applied sciences.
You are going abroad for at least of 3 months, where you will learn earn a minimum of 15 ECTS
Your study programme, internship or research project is in a country outside the EEA.
Holland Scholarship Programme
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Each year, the ministries of education of both countries
make 25 scholarships available for study or research
in China and the Netherlands
For talented students who wish to study at a foreign university for a year during or after their study programme at at least bachelor's, master's or PhD level.
The deadline for the next application round is 1 February 2016
Sino-Dutch Bilateral Exchange Scholarship
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EP-Nuffic mediates for scholarships for thirteen countries
You are a final-year university or university of applied sciences student, a recent graduate or a university researcher
You have Dutch nationality
You are commencing your study programme and no older than 35 years
More information? Your higher education institution's international office or internationalisation contact person
Cultural Treaty Scholarships
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For successful candidates who earn
a doctorate in History, Economics or Law
30 scholarships each year for Dutch students
Deadline for the 2016–2017 academic year 31 January 2016
A scholarship includes:
Tuition fees
A monthly allowance of €1,530 per month for three years
Travel expense compensation
European University Institute Scholarship
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What When
Decide what you want to do a year Arrange with your study programme a year Explore your funding options a year Arrange visa and permits six months Find accommodation three months Arrange insurance three months Do you need vaccinations? depends Language study?
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What do I have to arrange?
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Before leaving to go abroad: Diploma supplement via EP-Nuffic
Arrange a sworn translation of your diploma
Authentication of your diploma by DUO
After your return to the Netherlands Have your foreign diploma accredited by EP-Nuffic
International credential evaluation
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