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Practical information

Planning and preparing your stay abroad takes time, so start as early as possible. Here you can find more information on practical matters you need to arrange when going abroad.

Banking abroad

Banking abroad

Credit card & Debit cards are a must, but be cautious.
Embassy

Embassy

We recommend you to register at the embassy or consulate of your home country at the host destination. In this way they can inform yoou about interesting events and help you in case of calamities.
Calamity

Calamity

The emergency number for students and staff (both academic and support) of Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences while travelling abroad.
Draw up a budget

Draw up a budget

Draw up a budget for your basic needs and personal preferences, because whether these are met will influence your well-being, happiness and overall experience abroad.
Health

Health

Make sure that your physical and mental health is in good condition to study or do an internship abroad. Extra support can often be arranged in case you have a functional disability.
Housing abroad

Housing abroad

Look for accomodation in a safe area and take into account the travel distance between your accomodation and the university or company.
Insurance for outgoing students

Insurance for outgoing students

Obtaining a scholarship requires some effort in most cases, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't try! Here you find information about which scholarships are available, the deadlines and application information.
Public transportation student card

Public transportation student card

You can change your student travel product (student ov-chipkaart) into a monthly allowance. Read more how.
Travel documents and visa

Travel documents and visa

Be in possession of a passport that will be more than 6 months valid upon returning.
Functional disability

Functional disability

If you have a functional disability you can receive extra support during your study or internship abroad.
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