Bachelor’s Programmes 2016-2017

School of Fine Arts, Design and Pop Culture

The central hall is the heart of the academy building located on Gedempte Zuiderdiep.

Welcome to Minerva Art AcademyYou are a free spirit. Curious and inquisitive. You are eager to

experiment and broaden your horizons. You like to express

yourself in different ways. Every day is a new day. A day to learn

something new.

Art academies can be found all over the world. Why should you choose Minerva Art Academy? Here you will join an urban community of like-minded people. Groningen is a typical student city: alive and vibrant. We are part of the city and the city is part of us. As a student you will have the opportunity to visit and take part in festivals and shows. You will work on artistic projects and research assignments. You will also have the chance to share your own work with an interested audience.

At Minerva Art Academy we appreciate an open atmosphere. Here you can learn and play, experiment and reflect. Here you will do more than just make beautiful creations. You don’t learn what art is, but what art can be. You are tomorrow’s artist or designer. You choose your position and find the role that fits you. Your personal journey is what counts. It doesn’t matter which bachelor’s programme you choose: Fine Arts or Design. All our students share a passion for art and design, an inquisitive attitude and the ambition to define their position in the world. Art knows no boundaries in time and place. Today’s art can bring about as much as it did yesterday.

At Minerva Art Academy we have created an international environment. Many of our students have joined us from all over the world. From day one you will be in the company of international as well as Dutch students. We offer a dynamic, international environment, encouraging you to incorporate fresh experiences. Two of our bachelor’s programmes are

ContentsWelcome to Minerva Art Academy 3Minerva Art Academy 5Bachelor of Fine Arts 7Bachelor of Design 9Additional information 13Art and culture in Groningen 15 Practical information 17Questions and advice 20

taught in English. Many of our lecturers cooperate with colleagues from academies abroad. These contacts help us to arrange exchange projects and foreign internships, allowing you to gain valuable international experience.

Does this appeal to you? If so, you will feel right at home at Minerva Art Academy, where you can prepare for a future as an artist, designer or performer. Many students from all over the world have made the decision to join us at Minerva. Our bachelor’s programmes are ranked among the best in the country. We look forward to seeing you in Groningen.

Dorothea van der Meulen, Dean of Minerva Art Academy

Cover: Sjors Hoogerdijk, 2015

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Graduation Show 2015 - In the 4th year, your work will be displayed in an exhibition, consisting of work by all final year students, at different locations in the city.

What to expectWe educate the artists and designers of the future. We expect you to take charge of that future yourself. This means taking initiative and delivering a high standard of work. During your time with us you will find out you can always do better, or do things differently. You will continually explore the boundaries of what you can do and want to achieve. You are not alone in this. Our lecturers run their own practice. Not only do we teach you your craft, we also make you aware of what artistic practice means. At the same time you will create a network of useful contacts for the future. This network includes your lecturers, your fellow students and all those guest lecturers we invite. This valuable network of contacts will be useful after you graduate.

Your place in the worldWhatever bachelor’s programme you prefer, art remains the heart of your education. Art, in all its forms, profoundly influences society. Art is always in flux, it changes all the time in capricious and unpredictable ways. As an artist you pose questions, respond to the world and put matters in motion. You have a unique talent and original artistic notion. By finding a balance between your personal growth as an artist and your social role as a person you will become the artist you can be. We offer you knowledge and skills, coaching and development, facilities and the opportunity to show the world who you are. As a student you can take part in exciting art projects, like our own Energize Festival, the Worteldagen and the Jonge Harten Festival. You can also take part in exhibitions, inside as well as outside the academy.

Making is doing and thinkingAt our academy you will learn to explore your view of the world, capturing your ideas in words and images. You will get to know and feel what kind of artist you are. You will learn to show your artistic work to the outside world. Making and thinking are intertwined. You reflect on everything you make, before you start, during the process and when you are done. What is it you want to express? How does your imagination relate to the world? What is it you want to tell society? You reflect on the world and your role in society with an open mind. This is where knowledge, materialisation and imagination come together. You are open to the extraordinary, to exploration. You will develop your artistic talent by using your imagination.

LocationsMinerva Art Academy is situated in Groningen and Leeuwarden. You will study in the dynamic town of Groningen, a vibrant student city, known for its exciting nightlife and extensive variety of museums, galleries, event venues and creative companies. We are located on Gedempte Zuiderdiep and the Praediniussingel.

Our buildings are not only meant for students and staff. We gladly invite visitors to come and see us. Our building on the Praediniussingel is often open to the public. We call this former museum the PS Platform: a place for students to show their work and for the city to get to know the next generation of artists and designers.

Facilities and workshopsThere are many facilities for you to use. You are welcome to

buy or borrow books and study materials in our Mediatheek and Academy shop. In the shop we sell basic items, like paper, brushes, charcoal, pens, pencils and sketch books.

We have ten well-equipped workshops where you can carry out experiments and learn skills. These workshops are open to all: students often use them to experiment with a technique or medium for the first time. All students of Minerva Art Academy are welcome here. It doesn’t matter which course you do or what year you are in.

The workshops are related to the fields of Graphics, Media, Painting/Drawing, Photography and Spatial Design. Instructors are always present to coach and instruct you. Here you can learn to use all kinds of techniques, tools and equipment. Feel free to work with digital photography, for instance, or metal, wood, plastics and plaster. We offer the facilities you need to draw and paint, but you can also try your hand at creating screen-prints or lithography. The possibilities are endless. Here you can learn and try out almost everything you are able to think of.

The advantages of Minerva Art Academy 1 Various English-taught bachelor’s and master’s

programmes.

2 Committed lecturers with their own practice.

3 Ten workshops where you can work with various materials, methods and techniques.

4 A great number of specialised activities are available within the regular curriculum and through non-curriculum alternatives. These include, over sixty Off-Courses, project weeks, excursions, guest lectures, presentations, exhibitions and performances.

5 Plenty of contact between various courses and the opportunity to take part in interdisciplinary activities, such as our Off-Courses.

6 An Honours Programme for students who need an extra challenge in addition to the regular curriculum.

7 Located in Groningen: a vibrant student city in the north of the Netherlands with many museums, galleries and creative companies.

8 Our PS Platform in Groningen: a building well suited for exhibitions, festivals, lectures and other activities.

Minerva Art AcademyAt Minerva Art Academy you can fully develop your talent. In

this brochure we provide information about the two English-

taught bachelor’s programmes we teach in Groningen: Fine

Art and Design.

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MayDays 2015 - Every year, 3rd year Fine Arts students take part in the MayDays exhibition at various locations around the city, in order to prepare for their career. Professionals from the art world are also invited to this event.

Your future as an independent fine artistHow do you become an independent fine artist? You need an open mind. You ask questions, you want to know more. You want to learn to express your ideas in new and exciting ways. Our students are preparing for a future as independent fine artists. They have the urge to show the world their ideas. They work individually or with others in shared workshops. They create their journey, making their way in the world of art.

Getting to know your craftDuring this bachelor’s programme you will learn to express your ideas, feelings and fascination in images, using materials, techniques and the media formats that are most suitable. Every time you ask yourself: what is it I want to say? What do I want the public to feel? You can use any medium you want: paintings, films or photographs, a spatial performance or computer simulation. We will teach you the skills you need to express yourself in whatever way you want. The imagination you need is yours to find.

Course structureThe Bachelor of Fine Arts takes four years. Each year consists of two semesters, divided into study periods. We use themes to guide your progress. Central to our curriculum is your own work. You will learn to reflect on your own work and that of others. During the first two years you will be given assignments, but you will also work independently. In your third year you will concentrate on your own development as an artist. In your final year you will write a final thesis and

take part in a joint exhibition with your fellow students.

Off-CoursesYou will be able to choose from a great many optional courses: our so-called Off-Courses. You have a wide choice of technical classes and theoretical subjects. You can take part in project weeks or carry out your own projects. This way you will gain additional knowledge and master new skills.

Personal developmentYou will follow your own programme. This means you are free to pursue subjects and activities that match your personal development. In your third year you can study abroad for a semester. Another option is to take part in projects and assignments provided by the Projectbureau/AMP. You can also carry out research assignments for the Art & Society Research Centre. We also offer many extra activities: an international excursion at the start of you studies, guest lectures, project weeks, excursions, exhibitions, festivities and external projects. Don’t forget to show your work to the public by using the showcase at www.academieminerva.com.

PracticeAfter graduating you will build a practice as an independent fine artist. To help you prepare for your future we spend a lot of time on all aspects of the professional practice. You will learn about the world of government art policy, museums, galleries, art critics and art collectors. You will find out what role you can play as an independent artist in the social and

Bachelor of Fine Arts

The Bachelor of Fine Arts is marked as a ‘Top Rated Programme’ (Keuzegids, 2015). www.keuzegids.org

Do you dream of a future as an independent artist? Do you want

to learn your craft away from home, far from familiar streets and

well-known towns? Are you inquisitive, eager and curious? Are

you passionate about art? A Bachelor of Fine Arts at Minerva

Art Academy could be right up your alley.

cultural field. You will gain a totally new view of your own role as a professional artist. Most important is to create a wide network of art contacts during your studies. This is how Minerva Art Academy can help you to conquer the world.

MayDays 2015

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The Pop-up shop during the annual Illustratie ’57 exhibition, organised by Illustration & Animation Design students.

Becoming an authentic designerDesigners contribute significantly to the creative industry, one of the most rapidly growing sectors in the Netherlands. During the programme you will get to know a great many facets of this profession, preparing you well for the designer’s practice, working on designs that are unique as well as socially relevant.

Learning your craftWe are looking for curious students, who want to find their own authenticity. During this bachelor’s programme you will learn to reflect on your own work and that of others. It is fine to make mistakes. Better still: you have to make mistakes. Only by trial and error will you be able to master the designer’s craft. By carrying out experiments and starting afresh you will create you own style, your signature. You will learn how to develop and protect your authenticity as a designer. We can offer you all the facilities you need. You will often work with your fellow students and learn to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Playing with images will teach you to create solutions to society’s problems with your visual imagination.

Course structureIn four years time you will learn everything you need to be able to work as a designer. Your first year is all about general

design. You will enrol in five study periods in each final profile and you will familiarise yourself with analogue and digital skills. You will also be taught Art, Design Theory and Vocational Training.

During the main phase you will choose your own path. This can be a path focused on one of the following media forms: Graphic & Interaction Design, Illustration & Animation Design, Interior Architecture & Design, Time Based Design or Product Design. You can also choose your own route, independent of a certain medium, and you will be able to combine various profiles. In your fourth year you will carry out a joint final exam assignment as well as an independent exam project.

Bachelor of DesignThe Bachelor of Design is marked as a ‘Top Rated Programme’ (Keuzegids, 2015). www.keuzegids.org

Are you a creative, curious person? Do you like to experiment

with images, video and animation? Do you like to play with the

spatial effects of light, image and objects? We educate talented,

ambitious students to become experimental designers with a

critical attitude. After graduating successfully, you will be fully

prepared for a career as a designer.

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Material research and design by Product Design and Interior Architecture & Design.

Various study routes The various paths you can take are: • Graphic & Interaction Design: you will focus on how to

convey messages in a creative and original manner through images and typography. The two main subjects are Graphic Design and Interactive Design. Auxiliary subjects will help you to increase your knowledge in terms of the visual power of photography and video. You will also learn about the multiple possibilities of typography.

• Illustration & Animation Design: you will focus on creating still and animated images. Your main subjects are Illustration and Animation. Auxiliary subjects are Drawing & Painting, Visual Typography and Image Grammar. As a graduate you will not only be proficient in creating images by hand, but you will also have mastered professional digital design skills.

• Interior Architecture & Design: this profile focuses on space as a continuous element in all assignments. The two main subjects are Interior Architecture and Interior Objects. Auxiliary subjects are Architecture, Building Engineering and Visualisation. After graduation you will be able to carry out your clients’ assignments, you will know everything in terms of technical (im)possibilities and you will have developed your own creative vision and signature.

• Time Based Design: this profile focuses on moving images in stories, in time and space. You will prepare for your future as a designer, in terms of the theatre, events or the gaming world, by exploring the use of images, video, light and sound. You will gain experience, working on productions, often in cooperation with a range of professional organisations.

• Product Design: this is the profile for entrepreneurial designers. You choose your own frame of reference, creating a collection of objects and products that will be part of the brand you will use to present yourself in the market.

Auxiliary subjects and projectsDuring your studies you will get every chance to enrich your knowledge and experience by taking part in project weeks and outdoor courses. In your third year you can choose to do an internship, an international exchange programme, a practical in-house project, a minor or a research project. Another option is to take part in projects and assignments provided by the Projectbureau/AMP or to take on research assignments for the Art & Society Research Centre. You will also be able to show your work to the public by using the showcase at www.academieminerva.com.

Experienced teachersMost of our teachers are designers with their own practice. We regularly invite guest lecturers who will provide you with a completely new view of the world of design. In addition to technical skills and methods, we will also teach you the theory of design. You will also carry out research, individually or as a member of a team of your fellow students in one of our workshops.

PracticeAfter your graduation you will be able to start your own design studio or find a job at a design agency, marketing agency, gaming company or theatre. During your studies you will learn everything you want to know about your professional prospects. For example, you will spend a period as an intern in your third year. Professional designers hardly ever work alone. They all work with clients, colleagues and performers. That is why we offer a number of excursions during your studies in order to offer you more insight into your future possibilities.

Student projects will be evaluated every block or semester through regular work assessment meetings.

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Time after Time after Time after - Marloes Meiborg and Eva Koopmans, June 2015. 2nd year Time Based Design and Scenography students created and presented 4 video installations, in collaboration with Igor Podsiadly, choreographer and dancer at Club Guy & Roni.

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Life Long LearningYou will learn constantly throughout your life. This is certainly true for art professionals. The world of art is changing all the time. We are well aware of this. That is why we also offer two English-taught master’s programmes at the Frans Mohr Institute. Master of Fine Arts: • Painting • Media, Art, Design & Technology (MADtech)

MinorsDuring your bachelor’s programme you are free to choose a minor, for example, the minor Art & Technology. You will work with your fellow students in an interdisciplinary project, aimed at art, technology and sustainability. Other interesting minors are Popular Culture and International Popular Culture. These two minors are taught in Leeuwarden.

Art & Society Research Centre This research centre cooperates with the Prince Claus Conservatoire, School of Performing Arts. The centre consists of three professorships: Popular Culture, Sustainability & Innovation, Image in Context and Lifelong Learning in Music. The centre carries out research into ways artists can contribute to society. Our lecturers and students are active participants of the centre.

Projectbureau/AMPThe Projectbureau/AMP prepares you for your future. It allows you to accept and carry out assignments for clients from all kinds of organisations and companies in the north of the Netherlands. This is how you will learn about artistic practice and what it really involves. You will gain valuable experience and create your future network.

Honours Talent ProgrammeWould you prefer to do more than the regular programme we offer? You can also join our Honours Talent Programme or sign up for an individual honours track. This means you choose extra subjects or complete an extra minor.

Other offersWe also offer a number of Dutch-taught programmes. At the Minerva Art Academy of Pop Culture in Leeuwarden we offer the Popular Culture bachelor’s programme. In Groningen we offer the bachelor’s programme Teacher of Fine Arts and Design. As well as the two English-taught Masters of Fine Arts, we also offer a Master of Art Education, in Groningen. This master’s programme is taught in Dutch.

Additional information

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‘Nothing beats Groningen’ isn’t a meaningless slogan: just ask

any of your friends or acquaintances already studying in

Groningen. Students love it: Groningen has everything that

makes a city fun, interesting and exciting.

It has interesting architecture, parks and lakes, fantastic museums and loads of festivals. The festival season starts in January with Eurosonic/Noorderslag and ends with the Peter the Great Festival and Noorderzon in late summer. Many internationally renowned artists such as U2, Pearl Jam and Nirvana played in the various theatres and concert buildings in the city before they became world famous.

Lots to doArt and culture, alongside the various museums, can be found around every corner in the city. The city boasts numerous old churches and towers. A host of different varieties of artistic expression, such as ceramics, paintings, prints and installations can be found in the city’s galleries. There are around 400 sculptures and other works of art in the city. Art can literally be found on the street. Groningen has various locations available for exhibitions allowing you the opportunity to display your work to the public.

Art and culture in Groningen and the north of the Netherlands

City of TalentIt is clear that the north of the Netherlands offers plenty of room for creative talent. We’ve bundled all our strengths and those of other northern institutions together under one name: City of Talent. Would you like to know more about Groningen, our university of applied sciences or City of Talent? Please visit www.hanzegroningen.eu or go towww.cityoftalent.nl/en.

LeeuwardenMinerva Academy of Pop Culture is established in Leeuwarden. In Leeuwarden you can attend festivals such as the Media Art Festival Friesland, the Northern Film Festival and the Freeze Festival. Nearby are Oerol (Terschelling) and Into the Great Wide Open (Vlieland). Leeuwarden also has interesting museums, galleries, halls and pubs with bands playing live. The former prison Blokhuispoort is the domain of young creatives and there are plenty of theatres hosting dance theatre and cabaret. At De Harmonie and Poppodium Romein, Popular Culture students organise regular concerts and festivals, together with students from other programmes. Leeuwarden received the title Cultural Capital of Europe 2018, on September, 2013.

Why Groningen?… because in Groningen you have access to a valuable

international network of museums, galleries, art houses,

festivals, events, theatres, art cinemas, cultural institutions,

master’s degrees and universities.

… because you want to forge relationships and are seeking

a place you can thrive in, you want to meet other like-

minded, interested people, possibly have a meal together

after a hard day’s work and get together to exchange

knowledge, experience and ideas.

… because you get to study in a very culturally diverse

environment. Visual and media artists, designers and

theatre designers from different countries in Europe

and the rest of the world, come to Groningen to study

different forms of art. This cultural mix is a great source of

inspiration.

… because Groningen is a great city! The city has a vibrant

artistic and cultural life, and an extensive transport network

with fast, direct links to arts centres, theatres, museums,

galleries and creative industries. It’s a city with ample

opportunities to promote, publicise or present yourself on

a local and international platform.

… because Groningen offers you the room to grow, and

transform the way you live or work.

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The PS Platform Koepelzaal (located on Praediniussingel) is one of the places where the public can get to know the academy and the next generation of painters, designers and artists.

AdmissionYou can apply online through Studielink (www.studielink.nl). After applying you will receive an invitation for an admission test. This assessment includes a home assignment and an academic assignment. The cost of an admission test is € 25.

RequirementsTo qualify for our bachelor’s programmes students need to have completed one of the following educational routes: secondary education, higher general secondary education, intermediate vocational education or a foundation course in higher professional education. You may still be admitted with an insufficient level of education if you have ‘exceptional talent’ and you perform well during your test. A test indicates whether or not you can function at higher professional education level. You must pay for the admission test.

Admission examYou will receive a home assignment (with your exam invitation). When you receive the home assignment you are required to send a copy of your passport or ID card, certified diploma and grade list, back to us, with your completed home assignment. On the day of the admission exam you will need to show your portfolio, which will be discussed by the assessment commission in a portfolio assessment. The portfolio should consist of samples of your work, such as original paintings, drawings, photographs, concert registrations or videos. It is important for us to assess your imaginative talent and your sense of colour, form and materials. The commission also pays

attention to your authenticity and your ability to follow your own path. The question is whether you have an open mind and want to learn new things. Most important is whether you can show us that you have the potential to develop into an independent fine artist, designer or performer.

Preparatory courseEnglish Language and Study SkillsIn this quality-driven Preparatory (Prep) Course you will improve your English language skills in terms of listening, reading, writing and speaking. The course is designed to increase your current level of English to an IELTS 6.0 standard. You will also gain valuable experience through group work and acquire presentation skills, which are essential for studying in the Netherlands. Alongside this, you will acquire important knowledge and an understanding of international communication techniques. All courses are given by experienced university lecturers and every prep course student is guided by senior students from around the world. The course allows you to feel more at ease when studying in the Netherlands, so you can achieve your full potential in your future bachelor’s or master’s programme.

• February and September intake. • Duration one semester (September-January or

February-June).

For more information about the Prep Course visit www.hanzegroningen.eu/PrepCourse

Practical information

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Minerva Art Academy is part of Hanze University of Applied

Sciences (Hanze UAS), Groningen. With 2,000 students coming

from abroad, out of a total 27,000, it is of great importance that the

various practical elements for international students are organised

well. Below you will find some practical matters to look into.

Dewi Brouwer, 2015

VisasStudents from certain non-European countries need a visa to enter the Netherlands. Our International Student Office will assist you in arranging your visa if you meet all our requirements. More detailed information will be sent to you once you have been admitted.

Cost of livingThe average cost for a student to live and study in the Netherlands is between € 700 and € 900 per month (accommodation, insurance, meals and other daily expenses). In order to obtain a residence permit, the immigration authorities require you to demonstrate that you have sufficient financial means. For non-EU/ EEA students the possibilities to take on paid work are limited to a maximum number of hours per week or to seasonal employment, and a work permit is required. Nevertheless, due to the restrictions on part-time work permits, non-EU/EEA students should not expect to earn a substantial income in the Netherlands during their studies.

The International Student Team welcomes youAs a new student in Groningen, you will encounter many differences between your home country and the Netherlands, as well as gain important experiences that will last a lifetime. While the International Student Office takes care of the formal application procedures, the International Student Team (ISTeam) helps you get in contact with current international students. The ISTeam consists of Hanze UAS students from all over the world, who are enthusiastic about assisting you with your application and the important decision makingprocess. They offer valuable student-to-student information and support. The ISTeam members are looking forward to answering your questions. Feel free to contact the ISTeam through isteam@org.hanze.nl or visit www.hanzegroningen.eu/ISTeam

HousingInternational Hanze UAS students can receive valuable assistance in finding accommodation in Groningen through the SSH (Studenten Stichting Huisvesting). This is an organisation that acts as an intermediary in finding temporary accommodation for international students. The availability

Binding Study AdviceA bachelor’s degree at a university of applied sciences consists of 240 European Credits (ECTS), breaking down to 60 ECTS per year. One ECTS is equivalent to 28 hours of study. It is possible to gain all 60 ECTS each year if you are motivated, focus on your studies and monitor your progress. If you are unable to obtain a minimum of 48 ECTS in the first year, you will receive negative study advice (BSA). This means you cannot continue your studies at our academy. There may be personal reasons for failing to obtain the 48 ECTS limit. Please notify us if this is the case, in good time. The exam commission takes personal circumstances into account when dealing with binding study advice issues.

The International Student OfficeThe International Student Office can assist you in various practical matters, such as the application and admission procedures, finding accommodation in Groningen, getting suitable insurance and obtaining a visa, residence permit and work permit. If you want to know more, please get in touch with the International Student Office by sending an email to iso@org.hanze.nl. All relevant information can also be found on our website: www.hanzegroningen.eu/iso.

Tuition fees and scholarshipsThe annual tuition fees for bachelor’s programmes for the 2015-16 academic year were set at € 1,951 for EU/EEA students, including Dutch students, and € 7,500 for non-EU/EEA students. You should expect the tuition fees to increase slightly each year. At the time of printing this brochure, the tuition fees for the 2016-17 academic year had not been confirmed. Please visit www.hanzegroningen.eu/tuitionfees for more detailed information. In terms of scholarships, most non-Dutch students do not qualify for funding through the Dutch system of student grants and loans. However, under certain conditions, it may be possible. For more information on scholarships please visit: www.hanzegroningen.eu/scholarships.

In addition to the tuition fees, you need to pay for materials, books and outings. These additional costs come to between € 700 to € 900, per year. The Bachelor of Design also requires you to buy a MacBook.

of rooms is limited and you are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Dutch universities do not offer residence halls or other types of campus housing. Instead, Dutch students generally find accommodation on the private market. For more information please visit our website www.hanzegroningen.eu/iso and www.sshxl.nl/en.

Hanze Pick-up Service from Schiphol Airport (Amsterdam)You may be uncertain about finding your way from the airport to your new room in Groningen. Don’t worry! You can apply for the Hanze UAS pick-up service. All incoming students can make use of this free service. One of our students will meet you at any Dutch airport and accompany you to your room in Groningen.

Welcoming DayTo give a warm welcome to all our new international students, we organize a Welcoming Day. On this day you will be officially introduced to Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen and get your first real taste of Dutch culture. The programme includes welcoming speeches by the Executive Board, an information market, an introduction into Dutch Culture, lunch, and sessions on important practical issues that you need to take care of. Of course you will also get the chance to meet your new fellow international students.

Introduction WeekIf you’re interested in really getting to know all aspects of Groningen student life, you might like to join the general introduction week in August: the famous KEI-week. It is a perfect way to get to know the city and make friends. More information: www.keiweek.nl/en.

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Questions and advice General informationFor more information and guidance, please make contact with the International Student Office, the International Student Team or Hanze Studiekeuzeadvies (Dutch students).

International Student Office (ISO)T +31 (0) 50 595 56 00E iso@org.hanze.nl www.facebook.com/HanzeUAS follow us on twitter @HanzeUAS

To contact the ISTeam visit www.hanzegroningen.eu/ISTeam

Opening hours: Monday – Thursday: 09.00 – 16.00, Friday: 09.00 – 13.00

Postal addressP.O. Box 300309700 RM GroningenThe Netherlands

Hanze Studiekeuzeadvies (for Dutch students)T +31 (0) 50 595 78 90E studiekeuzeadvies@org.hanze.nlI www.hanze.nl/studiekeuzeadvies

Open daysVisit our open days!• November 7, 2015 (10.00 - 16.00)• March 12, 2016 (10.00 - 16.00)• April 15, 2016 (16.00 - 19.00)Sign up here: www.hanzegroningen.eu/opendays

Visiting addressZernikeplein 7, office A0.199747 AS GroningenThe Netherlands

All of the programmes at Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen are tested within the government’s accreditation system. This means that they meet the quality requirements set for approved higher education by the Ministry for Education, Culture and Science. Recently accredited programmes are allowed to use the NVAO (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders) stamp of approval.

Who are the best people to tell you about student life in Groningen? The students themselves, of course! Whether it’s about finding a room, going out, the most exciting sports, or becoming a member of one of the many student associations, the students of GroningenLife will explain why Groningen is the place to be. We’ll help you get the most out of your student life!

Visit www.groningenlife.com!

This brochure was compiled with the greatest possible care. However, the information it contains is subject to change; consequently no rights can be derived from the contents of this brochure. Enrolment in a course at Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen is governed by the rights and obligations stated in the Studentenstatuut (Student Charter).

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For programme related questions, please contact Minerva Art Academy

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P.O. Box 13299701 BH GroningenThe Netherlands

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