You will have the opportunity to study at Hanze UAS for one or two semesters without paying any tuition fee to us – you will continue to pay your fee to your home university. To find out if your home university has a student exchange agreement with Hanze UAS, please contact your university's student exchange office.

On this page you will find all the information you need for your application as an exchange student. You can find our exchange programmes on our website.

Download our Fact Sh​eet for more detailed information and read more about the great student city of Groningen!

2. Complete the online application

Each Hanze School has their own online application link. Once your nomination has been confirmed by ISD, you will receive a personal application link and further details on how to apply online. The application is fully digital and documents do not have to be sent by email or postal mail. 

Required documents:

• Transcript of Records: your most recent grade list in English
  
• Passport (EU/EER students can upload their ID card, front + back): A readable copy. Make sure it is valid throughout the period of your exchange. Only PDF formats will be accepted!
  
• Learning Agreement: Signed by your home institution. Only PDF formats will be accepted!
  You can use the followingLearning Agreement​ or upload the learning Agreement of your home university. Students applying for the International Business School and Prince Claus Conservatoire do not need to upload a learning agreement.
  
• Art Students Only: Portfolio or url to online portfolio
  
• Additional documents: some Schools require additional documents.  If so, then this will be mentioned in your application link at the 'documents' section.
  

3. Receive your letter of acceptance

Once you have submitted your online application, we aim to send your letter of acceptance and further information about an exchange in Groningen within 3 weeks.

4. Apply for a visa/permit

If you have a non-European nationality, you will need a visa/permit to study in The Netherlands. Our immigration office will apply for your visa/permit and will contact you with the immigration procedure once you have received your acceptance letter.

5. Apply for housing

Hanze UAS does not have on-campus accommodation. We urge you to  apply for housing as soon as you receive your acceptance letter. Don't wait too long with your search as suitable accommodation can be difficult to find if you leave it too late. 
Also check out: www.athomeingroningen.com 

6. Good to know

Download the Good to Know leaflet and check out www.hanze.nl/isd for practical information about your exchange in Groningen.

Important Deadlines

Nomination period:

• Autumn semester (start September): 15 March - 15 May
  
• Spring semester (start February): 15 September - 15 October

Application period:

• ​Autumn semester (start September): 15 April - 1 June
  Students from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal will need to apply before 1 May
• Spring semester (start February): 15 September - 1 November 
  Students from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal will need to apply before 1 October
  

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