Practical matters

Finding a new place to live can be difficult, especially when you are moving to abroad for the first time. Start preparing early by checking out these tips and tricks!

Compared to some other countries, living in the Netherlands can be quite expensive. Want to know how to plan your budget and manage your financial affairs while in Groningen? This page is the perfect place to start.

If you are living in the Netherlands for four months or longer, Dutch law states that you need to register as a citizen in the city where you live. Therefore, as a student you will need to register in Groningen or another municipality in the Netherlands, depending upon where you live.

The easiest way to pay your bills in the Netherlands is to open a Dutch bank account! Here is how to arrange it.

Depending on your nationality and the length of your stay, you will have some immigration formalities to deal with. Failing to meet Dutch immigration requirements may result in you not being able to study at Hanze. Legal residency starting on the 1st of September or the 1st of February is a formal enrolment requirement.

You need adequate liability and medical insurance to be able to live in the Netherlands, even if your stay is only temporary. Find out here how you can make sure your insurance meets Dutch standards!