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 60 ECTS (or local equivalent) at the bachelor level.

You are at least 18 years old.

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.

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

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

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.