1. More experiences? www.wilweg.nl/ervaringen www.wilweg.nl/ervaringen Sanne: Master of Chinese Economy in Shanghai “This international experience has turned me into a citizen of the world” www.wilweg.nl

2. WilWeg The starting point for a study programme, internship or gap year abroad

3. 3  Why go abroad?  What are the options?  Where can I find the right information?  Funding  What do I have to arrange?  Questions? Content

4. 4  Uncertain about your choice of study  Academic challenge  Personal growth  To have an edge when entering the labour market  But above all: A unique experience! Why go abroad?

5. 5  Gap year  Part of your study programme Exchange programme Internship Language course Summer school  Full bachelor's  Full master's / research  Internship What are the options?

6. 6  A wealth of possibilities: Course, language training or study programme Volunteer work Travelling and/or working  Enrolment to be arranged independently or via an intermediary organisation  Funding: scholarships, grants, sponsoring, working and saving Gap year

7. 7  Exchange programme  Language course  Summer school How to make arrangements?  Through your own institution  Arranging your study programme yourself Part of your study programme

8. 8  Country pages or study portals www.bachelorportal.euwww.bachelorportal.eu or www.mastersportal.eu  Information via a lecturer in your discipline  Visit education fairs (master's fair)  Via organisations such as EP-Nuffic www.study-in-europe.org  Check admission requirements  Grading systems  Credential evaluation Full bachelor's or master's

9. 9  Finding an internship  Finding an internship on your own  Via your education institution  Via an internship intermediary agency  Online internship sites  The internship agreement describes the internship assignment, the supervision, the duration of the internship, compensation  Funding www.wilweg.nl/stage Internship

10. 10  Student grants and loans  Scholarship programmes  Using your own money  Working abroad  Public transport (OV) compensation Tip: Draw up budget Funding

11. 11 Part of your study programme:  As a full-time student enrolled in a Dutch university or university of applied sciences  The study programme or internship abroad is part of your Dutch study programme Taking your student grants and loans abroad I

12. 12 All of your study programme:  The same requirements that apply to student grants and loans in the Netherlands, plus:  The 3-out-of-6 requirement  Quality of the degree programme  You will not receive a student's allowance from a foreign government Taking your student grants and loans abroad II

13. 13  Scholarship administered by EP-Nuffic  Scholarships from your own institution  More information: www.beursopener.nl www.beursopener.nl www.wilweg.nl/beurzen Scholarship programmes

14. 14  Erasmus+  VSBfonds Scholarships  Holland Scholarship Programme  Cultural Treaty Scholarships  Sino-Dutch Bilateral Exchange Scholarship  European University Institute Scholarship Scholarship programmes

15. 15  The length of the foreign study programmes varies from 3 to 12 months. Internships are possible from two months  The 28 EU member states, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, Turkey and the former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonia  You may apply for an Erasmus+ at any point during your study programme.  The level of the scholarship depends on the destination country Erasmus+

16. 16  For students with a clear sense of social engagement  Minimum of 3 and a maximum of 24 consecutive months  Maximum of €10,000 (donation) www.vsbfonds.nl/beurzen VSBfonds Scholarships

17. 17  A one-off payment of €1,250 as a contribution to your study expenses  You are a full-time student at a Dutch university or university of applied sciences.  You are going abroad for at least of 3 months, where you will learn earn a minimum of 15 ECTS  Your study programme, internship or research project is in a country outside the EEA. Holland Scholarship Programme

18. 18  Each year, the ministries of education of both countries make 25 scholarships available for study or research in China and the Netherlands  For talented students who wish to study at a foreign university for a year during or after their study programme at at least bachelor's, master's or PhD level.  The deadline for the next application round is 1 February 2016 Sino-Dutch Bilateral Exchange Scholarship

19. 19  EP-Nuffic mediates for scholarships for thirteen countries  You are a final-year university or university of applied sciences student, a recent graduate or a university researcher  You have Dutch nationality  You are commencing your study programme and no older than 35 years  More information? Your higher education institution's international office or internationalisation contact person Cultural Treaty Scholarships

20. 20  For successful candidates who earn a doctorate in History, Economics or Law  30 scholarships each year for Dutch students  Deadline for the 2016–2017 academic year 31 January 2016  A scholarship includes: Tuition fees A monthly allowance of €1,530 per month for three years Travel expense compensation European University Institute Scholarship

21. 21 What When  Decide what you want to doa year  Arrange with your study programmea year  Explore your funding optionsa year  Arrange visa and permitssix months  Find accommodationthree months  Arrange insurancethree months  Do you need vaccinations?depends  Language study? www.wilweg.nl/checklist What do I have to arrange?

22. 22 Before leaving to go abroad:  Diploma supplement via EP-Nuffic  Arrange a sworn translation of your diploma  Authentication of your diploma by DUO After your return to the Netherlands  Have your foreign diploma accredited by EP-Nuffic International credential evaluation

23. 23 www.wilweg.nl www.beursopener.nl www.wilweg.nl/checklist www.wilweg.nl/landen www.wilweg.nl/ervaringen www.wilwegwijzer.nl Useful!

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