Nomination & Application

Requirements for incoming exchange students

You are nominated by one of our partner universities, or apply as a Free Mover.

You have a B2 level of English based on the CEFR standards. See English requirements.

You have completed your 1st year of studies at bachelor level (coming from a three-year program) or your 2nd year of studies at bachelor level (coming from a four-year program).

You are at least 18 years old.

Nomination Process

Deadline April 30th
The directions and nomination form template are sent directly to partners in March.
In the nomination form, we only require partners to inform us of their students’ personal details and contact information. No other documents are necessary at that time.

Application Process

Deadline May 31st
The directions and the link to the application are sent directly to students after the nomination deadline has passed.
To complete the application, students need to submit the following documents:

1. Copy of an official transcript from the home institution

2. Recent passport-sized photo

3. Housing registration form

4. Proof of English proficiency (see details here)

Acceptance letters are sent to students and home university coordinators after we review the student’s application

Immigration & Insurance

Practical Information

For a temporary study period in the Netherlands, nationals from countries outside the European Union need an entry visa/residence permit.
Nyenrode will apply for the residence permit as they are your sponsor. You cannot apply for a residence permit by yourself.
The current fee for a study permit is EUR 228.
Insurance is compulsory in the Netherlands. You are required to arrange a valid health & travel insurance for the full duration of your stay in the Netherlands.
Your Dutch student visa allows you to work up to 16 hours a week.