Study materials: laptop and textbooks
When you start studying at HAN, you’ll need to buy textbooks. You may also need a new laptop. Where can you find your book list? And what are the requirements for your laptop so you can take HAN’s digital exams? You’ll find everything here!
Where can I find my HAN book list?
Ready to order your textbooks? Your degree program creates a list of the books you’ll need in your 1st year.
- You’ll find a link to the book list from June onward in the starters info: Go to your degree program > “Practical info” menu at top right > “Starters info: books, schedules and more”.
- You can also look it up yourself on the national platform Studiewinkel.nl from June onward.
Of course, you’re free to buy your books elsewhere – second‑hand, for example. Or consider borrowing or reading digitally. More about that below.
Second-hand books
Buying second hand books saves money and is better for the environment. Check platforms like Marktplaats or Bookmatch, and many (online) bookstores specialize in used textbooks. Google will help you find them! Just make sure you buy the correct edition.
Borrowing books
Did you know you can borrow some of your required books for free from the HAN Library? Keep in mind that popular books may be checked out frequently, and loan periods are short. In HANQuest, you can check which books are available. You don’t need a HANaccount to search, but you do need one to borrow books.
Digital textbooks
Some textbooks are available digitally through the HAN Library. You can see which ones in HANQuest. You don’t need a HANaccount to search, but you do need one to read digital books for free.
Buying readers and syllabi
For some courses, you’ll also need readers or syllabi – documents with additional literature, assignments, or course materials. You can’t order these before the academic year starts, and you don’t need to. Once classes begin, your lecturers will tell you which ones you need. You can then buy them at the Campusstore on the HAN Campus.
- You’ll find the Campusstores at Kapittelweg 33 in Nijmegen and Ruitenberglaan 31 in Arnhem.
- You can also order readers and syllabi throughout the year in HAN's webshop.
- Good to know: readers are not shipped during school holidays because the Campusstore is closed.
What laptop do I need?
When you study at HAN, you’ll need your own* laptop – to write assignments and to take digital exams. Your laptop needs to meet a few minimum requirements. Most laptops do, but it’s good to check so you’re not caught off guard later.
Handy
Free version of Microsoft Office365
As a HAN student you can download Office365 for free. You’ll need a HANaccount for this.
Discount on laptop through Surfspot
Are you planning to buy a new laptop or do you need specific software? As a student, you can get discounts on laptops, software programs and more through Surfspot.nl. Log in with your HANaccount to access the offers.
