… MY UNIVERSITY …
Studying in the Netherlands
Higher Education in the Netherlands
There are two types of higher education institutions in the Netherlands; Academic Universities and Universities of Applied Sciences. The Universities of Applied Sciences (Hogescholen) prepare students for specific professions and tend to be more practically-oriented than academic universities, where the focus is on theory and the generating of knowledge through research. Most first-year students in both types of higher education are recent secondary school graduates.
In an international context, the programmes of a Hogeschool are comparable to those of the ‘new universities’’ in Britain and the Hochschulen in Germany.
There are about 60 Hogescholen in the Netherlands and they vary from large institutions, offering programmes in most sectors of higher education, to smaller institutions which offer courses in a single specific field. Together they offer over 200 courses
Hogeschool van Amsterdam
The Hogeschool van Amsterdam is the largest institution of its kind in the greater Amsterdam area. It has over 30,000 students, 18,000 staff members and 70 study programmes clustered in seven Schools. The 70 study programmes cover the fields of technology, maritime sciences, business and administration, information management, health care, education, fashion management & design and social welfare.
All students of the Hogeschool van Amsterdam have work placement period of six to ten months, giving the students on-the-job experience in the field of their studies. In addition to the four-year initial study programmes, the Hogeschool van Amsterdam also offers courses for advanced professional training, refresher courses and Master’s Degree programmes.
The Hogeschool van Amsterdam maintains excellent relations with other educational institutions in the region, including a number of joint ventures. Of particular significance is the strategic partnership between the University of Amsterdam and the Hogeschool van Amsterdam. These two partners will, in the near future, establish a joint institute: UHA (University and Hogeschool van Amsterdam). The UHA will bring together, where appropriate, related courses of the partner-institutes and will optimize student facilities like study counseling, libraries and housing. UHA will also develop courses for new fields of knowledge where watersheds between science and profession are irrelevant.
Study scores
At the Hogeschool van Amsterdam we use two types of qualification systems for test results; the first qualifies a test as sufficient or insufficient. The second system qualifies a test in grades. Score ECTS-grade description: Dutch grades US grades Meaning:
9 – 10
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8
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7
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6
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5
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1-4
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A
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B/C
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C/D
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E
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FX
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F
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Excellent
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Very good
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Satisfactory
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Fulfils the minimum requirements
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Some work needed to fulfil the minimum requirements
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Insufficient: a lot of work needed to fulfil the minimum requirements
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How to get to the Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science is located in several building of the Universiteit van Amsterdam either around the Roeterseiland Complex (REC) or at the Sciencepark. Directions to Roeterseiland Complex:
Metro: From train station Duivendrecht, Amsterdam Amstel or Centraal Station take the metro to Weesperplein. At Weesperplein take exit Valckenierstraat. Walk to Roetersstraat via Nieuwe Achtergracht, or Valckenierstraat. Tram: Tram 7 and 10 stop "Weesperplein". Tram 9 or 14 stop 'Plantage Badlaan’.
… Useful information …
… MY INTERNATIONAL OFFICE …
The International Office acts as an
intermediary between the sending university and the hosting departments. Please
come to the International Office to ask for an HvA-identity card, an
HvA-facilitycard, a login name and a password.
Also ask for the booklet International Student
Guide. This booklet provides you with detailed information about studying,
leisure and living in Amsterdam.
Additionally, Mentor Students (current HvA
students) are available to help international students with questions/problems
concerning their stay and with the access to different facilities like the
library, canteen and computers.
Weesperzijde 190
1097 DZ Amsterdam
Email :
schooloftechnology-international@hva.nl
Ms. Kitty van der Wissel
Office: B4.42
Email
: k.g.a.van.der.wissel@hva.nl
tel.
+31.20.5951390
fax.
+31.20.5952470
mobile: +31.6.20634770
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Ms. Emmu Ahmed
Office: B4.42
Email
: e.ahmed@hva.nl
tel.
+31.20.595 1316
fax.
+31.20.595 1420
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Consultation
hour for international students is on every Thursday from 13.30 p.m. till 14.30
p.m. An
appointment can be made at the Information Desk Student Affairs on the first
floor.
Departmental Coordinators:
E-Technology | Jacqueline Hiemstra | j.hiemstra@hva.nl
|A 4.08 | +31.20.595 2129
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Friday, 19 August
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Monday, 22 August
From Schiphol Airport, a
shuttle bus will go to the housing corporations De Key and DUWO. The bus will
not stop at other destinations.Busses will be departing on regular intervals from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days. Cost: 15€
To sign up, send an email to immigration-sts@uva.nl with the following information:
v First name
v Surname
v Email address
v Arrival date (only available 19 and
22 August)
v Arrival time
UvAStart Magazine
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This
magazine gives you the information you need for getting started with your new
life as a student in Amsterdam. The UvAStart Magazine contains
everything you need to know. It covers the following topics:
Planning
your trip | Living in Amsterdam | Student accommodation | Facilities | Student
health and well-being | Faculty addresses
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