Step-by-step plan
When you decide that you would like to follow a Minor programme abroad, there are - of course - a number of things that you have arrange. Where to start? We briefly describe the steps here below. When you are actually studying at HZ, you will get more extensive information!
Step-by-step plan for studying abroad
Step 1 Orientate
Which semester am I going abroad? Which countries/cities are interesting? Which partner institutes offer a programme that fits in with my studies?
Step 2 Call in an advisor
At this stage involve one of the staff members at the International Office.
Study abroad: Johannetta van der Vlies, contact;
jvlies@hz.nlWork placement abroad: Astrid Umbgrove,
am.umbgrove@hz.nl
Step 3 Make documents in order
There is a number of documents that you will always have to produce, such as a permission from your Bachelor programme coordinator/Student Career Coach, an English transcript, subjects chosen in consultation with the programme coordinator, permission for the subjects chosen by your programme coordinator.
Often you need to produce a declaration on your level of English and sometimes a permission of the exams committee, a ‘Letter of Recommendation’, a certificate of enrolment at HZ, a certificate that you are undertaking your study abroad in the scope of your HZ education, a certificate of sufficient financial means (in case of a visa) and sometimes an estimate.
In some situations, you need to arrange for a visa and/or work permit.
Step 4 Apply and enrol for study
The application at a partner institute takes place via the International Office. Within Europe this needs to be done ultimately at end of March, and outside Europe ultimately at end of February. After that: you can no longer apply for a scholarship.
Step 5 Arrange documents after application
A number of issues need to be well-arranged, such as applying for a scholarship, arranging accommodation, insurances and possibly vaccinations.
Step 6 Prepare
This is possibly the most fun part of the organisation! Study the language and culture of the country you are going to visit and arrange the last essentials.
Bear in mind:
The starting dates/semesters of studies abroad do not always coincide with those at HZ. In some countries, the semesters begin at the start or middle of January. Bear this in mind when your previous semester is your work placement semester!
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Step-by-step plan work placement abroad
Step 1 Orientate
Which semester will I do my work placement? Which countries/cities are interesting? What kind of work placement assignment am I looking for?
Step 2 Call in an advisor
At this stage involve one of the staff members at the International Office.
Study abroad: Johannetta van der Vlies, contact;
jvlies@hz.nlWork placement abroad: Astrid Umbgrove,
am.umbgrove@hz.nl
Step 3 Make documents in order
There are a number of documents that you always have to arrange, such as an approval of the work placement assignment/graduation assignment and a very good CV. Sometimes, a ‘letter of recommendation and a certificate of enrolment at HZ needs to be produced.
- If necessary, a visa and/or work permit
- Sometimes: a certificate of sufficient financial means (in case of a visa)
- a work placement contract
- an estimate
Step 4 Choosing subjects
A number of administrative issues need to be rounded off. Furthermore, in this phase you have to choose the subjects you are going to follow. You will need the approval of your bachelor programme coordinator for this. Within the EU, you have to choose as many subjects as make a total of 30 ECTS. Outside the EU, other rules apply.
Step 5 Arrange documents after application
A number of issues need to be well-arranged, such as applying for a scholarship, arranging accommodation, insurances and possibly vaccinations.
Step 6 Prepare
This is possibly the most fun part of the organisation! Study the language and culture of the country you are going to visit and arrange the last essentials.