Class of 2013 University Applications Handbook - UWC Maastricht

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Office of Career Guidance & University Applications There are about 45 government-approved universities of applied sciences prepare more than 400,000 students each year for the workplace. These institutions offer a range of qualifications, predominantly in: agriculture engineering and technology economics and business administration healthcare fine and performing arts education (teacher training) social welfare There are also 11 International Education Institutes, offering advanced courses exclusively in English for international students. These institutions focus on development-related subjects taught in small groups of various nationalities. Most of the courses they offer are part of one of the research universities. International Education institutes offer various types of education including short courses, master's programs and PhD programs. You can find more information about these courses on the website of NUFFIC. Some examples of these International Education Institutes: � Institute of Social Studies (part of the Erasmus University Rotterdam) � International Institute for Geo-Information, Science and Earth Observation � Maastricht School of Management � Royal Tropical Institute � UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education � TiasNimbas Business School � Agricultural Research Institutes – Van Hall Larenstein Institute � Nyenrode Business University (privately funded) � University of Humanistics (privately funded)) For more information you go to the website of NUFFIC http://www.nuffic.nl/internationalstudents/dutch-education/institutions/institutions-for-international-education Student Financing Options: Studiebeurs The fees for books and other study materials differ per study and cost of living differ per student. In general, it is not cheap to live in the Netherlands. Students in the Netherlands need a budget of about E 750 – 900 per month in order to be able to pay the tuition and other study fees, cost of living, medical insurance and accommodation. Students who qualify for the Studiebeurs (prestatiebeurs) can apply to receive a study grant from the Dutch government for the first four years of study. At the moment this is about E 275 per month for students who live in a student’s room and about E 80 for students who live with their parents. The Studiebeurs is a loan as long as the student studies, but it turns into a gift as soon as the student has got the Bachelor Diploma. If the student does not get this diploma within 10 years, (s)he has to pay back the loan to the government. Attention: In 2012 the Dutch government started a discussion about changing this Studiebeurs system into a system of loans only. So a change in this system is expected in the near future. In additon to the Studiebeurs, students get a free Public Transport Card for the time of their studies. It is valid either during the weekends or during the weeks, that is up to the student to choose when 46 | P a g e
Office of Career Guidance & University Applications (s)he applies for it. This Studiebeurs and free Public Transport Card from the Dutch government are also available for students from countries of the European Union and Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Iceland if they have been living in the Netherlands for 5 years or more. Students of EU and EEA who have been living in The Netherlands for less than 5 years, can apply for a Studiebeurs and Public Transport Card under the condition that they can show a work contract for a job of at least 32 hours per month. They should have been working for 3 months already before they can send the application to DUO. If you are a student from a country in Europe, you may be eligible to receive student financial support from your home country while studying in the Netherlands. Many countries allow students to continue receiving government financial support while enrolled in regular degree programs outside their home country. The rules and regulations and forms of support may differ per country. You should check and research which options are available in your country. If you are a Non-EU/EEA students whose parents are legal residents of the Netherlands, it is also possible that you qualify for the Studiebeurs. See details at: http://www.ibgroep.nl/studiepunt/nationaliteitenschema/natschema.asp?taal=en Working in the Netherlands Students from countries of the EU/EEA are allowed to have students’ jobs during the years that they study at Dutch universities. Students from outside the EU / EEA are allowed to work while studying, although they must have a work permit and there are restrictions on what you can do. In most universities are offices of organisations that can help students to find a side job or can refer students to these organisations. Interesting websites with more detailed information: http://www.ibgroep.nl/particulieren/studiefinanciering/sfho/aanvragen/eu_studenten.asp#Vijf_jaar _in_Nederland http://duo.nl/international_visitors/EU_EEA_students/study_finance.asp http://duo.nl/International_visitors/Studying_in_the_Netherlands/general.asp Information about Student loans which must be repaid: http://www.rijksoverheid.nl/documenten-en-publicaties/vragen-en-antwoorden/heb-ik-alsbuitenlandse-student-recht-op-studiefinanciering-in-nederland.html#anker-voorwaarden-voorstudiefinanciering http://www.ib-groep.nl/particulieren/studiefinanciering/sfho/aanvragen/aanvragen.asp http://studynetherlands.info/scholarships_fellowships_internships_netherlands_holland.htm http://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/hoger-onderwijs/collegegeld-enstudiefinanciering?ns_campaign=Themaonderwijs_en_wetenschap&ro_adgrp=Hoger_onderwijsColl egegeld_en_studiefinanciering&ns_mchannel=sea&ns_source=google&ns_linkname=%2Bcollegegel d&ns_fee=0.00 47 | P a g e
Page 1 and 2: Office of Career Guidance & Univers
Page 3 and 4: Welcome Message from the Careers Gu
Page 13 and 14: Enter Your Available Student Aid Gr
Page 15 and 16: August 2012 TIP: *Spend your summer
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Page 19 and 20: Applying in the UK Office of Career
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