Class of 2013 University Applications Handbook - UWC Maastricht
Class of 2013 University Applications Handbook - UWC Maastricht
Class of 2013 University Applications Handbook - UWC Maastricht
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Office <strong>of</strong> Career Guidance & <strong>University</strong> <strong>Applications</strong><br />
There are about 45 government-approved universities <strong>of</strong> applied sciences prepare more than<br />
400,000 students each year for the workplace. These institutions <strong>of</strong>fer a range <strong>of</strong> qualifications,<br />
predominantly in:<br />
agriculture<br />
engineering and technology<br />
economics and business administration<br />
healthcare<br />
fine and performing arts<br />
education (teacher training)<br />
social welfare<br />
There are also 11 International Education Institutes, <strong>of</strong>fering advanced courses exclusively in English<br />
for international students. These institutions focus on development-related subjects taught in small<br />
groups <strong>of</strong> various nationalities. Most <strong>of</strong> the courses they <strong>of</strong>fer are part <strong>of</strong> one <strong>of</strong> the research<br />
universities. International Education institutes <strong>of</strong>fer various types <strong>of</strong> education including short<br />
courses, master's programs and PhD programs. You can find more information about these courses<br />
on the website <strong>of</strong> NUFFIC. Some examples <strong>of</strong> these International Education Institutes:<br />
� Institute <strong>of</strong> Social Studies (part <strong>of</strong> the Erasmus <strong>University</strong> Rotterdam)<br />
� International Institute for Geo-Information, Science and Earth Observation<br />
� <strong>Maastricht</strong> School <strong>of</strong> Management<br />
� Royal Tropical Institute<br />
� UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education<br />
� TiasNimbas Business School<br />
� Agricultural Research Institutes – Van Hall Larenstein Institute<br />
� Nyenrode Business <strong>University</strong> (privately funded)<br />
� <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> Humanistics (privately funded))<br />
For more information you go to the website <strong>of</strong> NUFFIC http://www.nuffic.nl/internationalstudents/dutch-education/institutions/institutions-for-international-education<br />
Student Financing Options: Studiebeurs<br />
The fees for books and other study materials differ per study and cost <strong>of</strong> living differ per student. In<br />
general, it is not cheap to live in the Netherlands. Students in the Netherlands need a budget <strong>of</strong><br />
about E 750 – 900 per month in order to be able to pay the tuition and other study fees, cost <strong>of</strong><br />
living, medical insurance and accommodation.<br />
Students who qualify for the Studiebeurs (prestatiebeurs) can apply to receive a study grant from<br />
the Dutch government for the first four years <strong>of</strong> study. At the moment this is about E 275 per month<br />
for students who live in a student’s room and about E 80 for students who live with their parents.<br />
The Studiebeurs is a loan as long as the student studies, but it turns into a gift as soon as the student<br />
has got the Bachelor Diploma. If the student does not get this diploma within 10 years, (s)he has to<br />
pay back the loan to the government. Attention: In 2012 the Dutch government started a discussion<br />
about changing this Studiebeurs system into a system <strong>of</strong> loans only. So a change in this system is<br />
expected in the near future.<br />
In additon to the Studiebeurs, students get a free Public Transport Card for the time <strong>of</strong> their studies.<br />
It is valid either during the weekends or during the weeks, that is up to the student to choose when<br />
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