Applying to the
Holland ISC
Contact our Admissions Coordinator who will help you with your
application every step of the way. Please follow the two steps below
to secure your place at the Holland ISC:
Step 1: Complete the Holland ISC application form and attach
the following copies of your documents.
• the relevant pages of your passport
• your IELTS or TOEFL score
• your academic transcripts (originals and English translations)
• your diploma (if available)
• if you have already received a conditional offer of a place on your intended degree
programme at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, please include this too.
Amsterdam
The Hague
Send it by email to [email protected] or to:
Holland ISC, Keizersgracht 285, 1016 ED Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Step 2: If you meet the entry requirements for the International Foundation Year
programme, our Admissions Coordinator will arrange:
• a conditional offer of a place on your intended degree programme at
The Hague University of Applied Sciences (if you do not already hold an offer)
• the offer of a place at the Holland ISC.
The conditional offer from the university is a visa requirement for any student
following a degree preparation programme in Holland.
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For more information on applying, visit
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All programmes at the Holland International Study Centre are run
by Study Group, in partnership with Nyenrode Business Universiteit.
Study Group is a global leader in private higher education, language and career
education, in the United States, Canada, the UK and Europe, Australia and New
Zealand. Study Group provides the highest quality educational opportunities for
50,000 students from more than 130 countries in over 48 campuses across the world.
The Hague University of Applied Sciences
Gain a global outlook
Study in Holland is an initiative of Nuffic to promote and inform students
about Dutch higher education worldwide. Study in Holland is the
starting point for all international students who are considering
Holland as a study destination.
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Holland International Study Centre
Become a global citizen with a degree from
The Hague University of Applied Sciences
Welcome to the Holland
International Study Centre
Multi-cultural and open-minded, Holland offers a warm welcome to students from every corner of
the globe. With The Hague’s international reputation as a ‘City of Peace and Justice’, a degree from
the Hague University of Applied Sciences will put you on the road to success in a global society.
Situated at the heart of Europe, in Amsterdam, the Holland International Study Centre
puts you in the best place to prepare for a respected degree at The Hague University of
Applied Sciences, while allowing you to gain a broad perspective on European culture.
The Hague University of Applied Sciences
provides a high-quality education. Research
contributes to this, and our research groups
play an important role, establishing links
between teaching, practice and applied
research. We develop our courses to help
you function confidently in a global society
that is changing faster every day.
The campus is located in the city centre of
The Hague, the seat of the Dutch
government and home to 150 international
organisations including the International
Court of Justice and the International
Criminal Court. The city is within easy reach
of both Rotterdam and Amsterdam.
Your route to a degree at The Hague
University of Applied Sciences
The International Foundation Year at the
Holland International Study Centre provides
a route to the following degrees, taught in
English, at The Hague University of Applied
Sciences. During your final year, you get the
opportunity to undertake a valuable work
placement and a graduation project. ⋅
⋅B
A International Business & Management
Studies (3 years) This course is right for you
if you want to enter the business world, live
an international life, and know everything
there is to know about economics, business,
marketing, finance and management. Our
graduates have gone on to work for banks
and advertising agencies, and for the sales,
marketing or financial departments of
multinational corporations, whilst others
have gone on to set up their own businesses.
Most degree programmes consist of ‘major’ and ‘minor’
courses. Major courses are compulsory subjects that form
part of the programme. Minor courses are those you choose
yourself, and can be from your own programme, other
programmes offered by The Hague University of Applied
Sciences, or even from other universities of applied sciences.
⋅ BA International Financial Control
& Management (3 years)
Good international (business) controllers
are in demand in today’s 24/7 economy. If
you are ambitious, conscientious, a genuine
team player, you love number crunching,
and want to work in an international
environment then International Financial
Control & Management (IFMC) is just the
programme for you.
⋅ BA Process and Food Technology (3 years)
You have a natural interest in subjects like
chemistry and physics and would like to
have a career in an international
environment. We provide you with the
very best preparation for a position in the
field of process technology in the food
industry or chemical industry. You may
find yourself employed by a smaller,
socially relevant organisation like Rotie
(part of the Simadan Group) or by a
career-oriented multinational like Shell.
⋅ BEng Industrial Design Engineering
(3 years) There is great demand for people
with both specialist design knowledge and
the ability to think across borders. As a
recent graduate, you will have all the
necessary skills to cover this gap in the
market. With the ability to bridge research,
design processes and entrepreneurship,
you are employable in almost every sector.
International businesses will be especially
eager to welcome you to the fold.
Support in making your
university application
The dedicated Holland International Study
Centre team will support you in applying
for a place at The Hague University, which
you’ll need to do before you enrol on one of
the International Study Centre’s degree
preparation programmes.
Guidance at every step of the way
With small classes and continuous
monitoring of your progress, you’ll receive
expert guidance at every step of your
journey towards an internationallyrenowned undergraduate qualification
from The Hague University..
Essential academic and English
language skills
Benefit from an introduction to the same
teaching styles as those in place on your
The Hague University degree course.
By improving your English skills, you’ll gain
the confidence you need to realise your
true potential, while academic skills
training provides the tools to help you
succeed at a top European university.
A community of
international students
Meet students from all over the world
embarking on a study abroad adventure
just like you. With over 87,000 international
students choosing to study in Holland each
year, you’ll be living and learning as part of
a young culturally diverse community.
Holland ISC course options
Raise your English language skills to
the required level and gain essential
academic skills, while you settle into the
Dutch education system and European
culture. Whichever undergraduate
degree you are aiming for, Holland
International Study Centre offers access
programmes to help you succeed at the
VU University Amsterdam.
International Foundation Year
Choose between Holland ISC’s International
Foundation Year programmes in Business
and Management or Science and
Engineering, each preparing you thoroughly
for the first year of an undergraduate
degree at The Hague University.
Key facts
Entry dates: September 2015
English entry requirements: IELTS 5.0
(minimum 5.0 in writing and no other
skill below 4.5)
Academic entry requirements:
Good high school graduation grades.
For country-specific requirements, visit
hollandisc.com/entry-requirements
Minimum age on entry to the ISC: 17
Tuition fee: €16,350
Accommodation
Location Next to the main public station
(Jan van Galen) in Amsterdam
Type The Student Hotel is a brand new
residence offering a range of en-suite
private rooms for individual use. Facilities
include furniture and bedding, as well as
use of a private gym, study rooms, a library,
lounges, and entertainment and games
rooms. 24-hr security, WiFi and high speed
internet and bicycles are also available
for residents.
For more information on
The Hague University of Applied Sciences,
visit thehagueuniversity.com