The Modern Migration Policy Act (MoMi) requires non-EU students to obtain 50% of the nominal amount of study credits (ECTS) each academic year to keep their residence permit for study purposes valid.
Hanze University of Applied Sciences monitors your study progress and must inform the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) if you do not meet the requirements.
Academic year
The academic year runs from 1 September to 31 August.
All credits obtained during this period count.
Required ECTS
You must obtain 50% of the available ECTS each academic year.
| Category | Required ECTS per academic year |
| First-year students (start in September) | 30 ECTS |
| First-year students (start in February) | 15 ECTS |
| Higher year students | 30 ECTS |
| Pre-master and preparatory year students | Complete programme |
| * Higher year students (more than 30 but fewer than 60 credits available) | 30 ECTS |
| * Higher year students (fewer than 30 credits available) | 100% of the available credits |
Yearly Check
At the end of the academic year (around June), you must take part in the mandatory Yearly Check procedure to confirm that you meet all requirements, including the MoMi-requirement, to keep your residence permit valid.
Deadline
You must obtain the required ECTS before 31 August.
Study delay
In some cases, study delay may be considered excusable. for example in case of:
- illness or pregnancy
- disability
- special family circumstances
- courses not offered, cancelled or affected by serious organisational issues beyond your control
Contact Hanze Student Support as soon as possible if this applies to you.
Consequences
If you do not obtain the required ECTS, Hanze must inform the IND.
This may lead to your residence permit being withdrawn.
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