Partner Universities - The Netherlands
The Hague University
Study Options:
Business management, economics, finance, marketing, public administration, urban education
Session Dates:
- Session 1: September - end December
- Session 2: January - end June
Accommodation:
The Hague University does not have student accommodation on a campus and students are free to make their own arrangements. Since The Hague University realises that it is especially difficult for guest students to find accommodation all by themselves, it has entered into cooperation with a housing corporation (DUWO) specialising in letting accommodation to students and young people under 30. Most rooms are single rooms and sizes vary according to rent prices. A small number of double rooms are available and for which the rent per student is lower.
Rent varies between EUR1400 and EUR2300 per semester. The rent includes gas, water and electricity
Approximate expenses:
- Housing: €1800 ??? €3000 (€150 accommodation deposit)
- Health Insurance: €37.50
- University Insurance: €14
- Personal incidentals
- Text books
- Round trip airfare
- Passport and visa fees
Exchange Student support services:
The Hague University offers a pick-up service from the two major railway stations in The Hague. The staff of International Student Services can offer advice about visas, insurance etc and are always available to offer support to international students.
Visa Information:
Australian students studying at The Hague University as an exchange student for a period of over three months are required to obtain a residence permit (VVR). Further information can be found in the Guide for Exchange Students: Chapter 4 http://portal.hhs.nl/xmsp/xms_itm_p.download_file?p_itm_id=18772 [.pdf].
Health Insurance:
Before coming to the Netherlands all students must make sure they are insured against medical costs for the length of their stay. They are obliged to have health insurance if they wish to stay in the Netherlands and must be able to prove this when they apply for a VTV. Repatriation costs must be covered through the student's health insurance, please check carefully that your own insurance covers you adequately.
Alternative cover is provided in the Netherlands through Insurance Passport for Students (IPS). It includes cover for medical costs, legal aid, liability, repatriation cost etc. More information can be found on www.acepolis.com/ips. The insurance premium for IPS is approximately €37.50 per month.
Third Party Insurance: Students must also be insured against any damages they may cause other people. The Hague University can arrange Third Party Insurance for exchange students. The cost of insurance is approximately €14 per semester.
Facts in Brief
About The Hague University:
The Hague University was formed in 1987, when 14 smaller institutions merged into one for reasons of efficiency and management. Some of these institutions date from the 19th century. The university enrols more than 15,000 students and has a staff of approximately 1,350. Students who graduate from The Hague University are qualified and independent professionals ready for society and the job market. At The Hague, students can develop abilities and opportunities, experience the school and student life, and feel connected with the school. The Hague University is built at the water???s edge, forming the centre of a complex of shops, office buildings and cafes. The entire university occupies more than 80,000 square meters.
Location:
Since the sixteenth century The Hague has been the Netherlands' political capital and the focus of national institutions where the International court, Houses of Parliament and most of the foreign embassies are situated. The Hague (population 450 000) never fails to impress visitors with its relaxed and elegant atmosphere. And on top of that, there is the coast, the seaside resorts of Scheveningen and Kijkduin and the North Sea!
Climate:
The proximity of the sea and the warm North Atlantic Gulf Stream ensure a temperate maritime climate. This causes a changeable but moderate climate, with mild winters and cool summers. Average low and high temperature ranges (in degree Celsius):
- January 1 - 6
- April 4 - 12
- July 13 - 21
- October 8 - 14
Activities:
Culture;
This stylish city houses many museums, parks and avenues, elegant palaces and parliament buildings. Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery is housed in one of the most beautiful examples of Dutch classical architecture. The museum offers over 300 paintings from the Dutch Golden Age, including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. Panorama Mesdag is one of the largest and most beautiful panoramic painting left in the world. A visit to the splendidly restored Panorama Mesdag is an experience in space and time. The Hague Municipal Museum is home to the largest collection of paintings by Dutch-born abstract painter Piet Mondrian. The building, designed by Dutch architect Berlage, houses an extensive collection of modern art, applied arts, fashion and music. The Hague offers a wide range of cosy and trendy places to enjoy a meal or to relax or dance. There are numerous sidewalk caf??s to watch the crowds and each square, street and boulevard has its own ambience. Treat yourself to lunch on Grote Markt, see and be seen on Plein, mingle with the locals on Denneweg, relax over a drink while admiring the sunset at the beach or swing the night away at a disco.
Sport;
The Hague University has a Sports office which offers a wide range of sports activities. A large number of the sports activities are held in the university's sports hall. The Hague University houses its own, fully equipped, fitness centre. To participate in the varied program, students can purchase a sports and/or a fitness card. With the sports card one can also subscribe to several courses at an additional fee.
The following sports are offered: Aerobics and tae bo, hockey, swimming, aikido, aquajogging, badminton, ice-skating, step-aerobics, basketball, jazz dance, table tennis, fitness, skiing, tennis (indoor/outdoor), golf, snowboarding, volleyball, rock-climbing.