Practical info
Be well prepared to start your master degree in molecular life sciences. Find out about housing, visas and permits, insurances and public transport. Also learn out about International Welcome Days at the Nijmegen campus.
Visa info
To study Molecular Life Sciences at HAN, you need the right visas and permits. Are you from the EU/EEA? Then you don’t need any visas or permits. You just need to register at city hall. Are you from a country outside the EU/EEA? Then you need a residence permit. You might also need an entry visa.
Housing
You need a suitable place to live during your studies. A place within easy distance of the campus and where you can feel at home. The HAN Housing Office helps international students like yourself find a room. Are you from outside the EU/EEA? You get priority: a guaranteed room. From the EU/EEA? You can go on the waiting list.
Starters info: books, schedules and more
The Molecular Life Sciences program will start on 1 September 2025. What do you need to prepare? How do you get settled? No worries, we got you covered! We'll help you prepare for a smooth and great start at HAN. Just check the list below.
“I got clear instructions about my room through email when I was still in my home country. All steps from reservation to payment can be done online. I’m now living in Helix. It’s very new and only a 10-minute walk to school. An ideal place for 1st-year students.”
Vi Thi Thao Pham, 1st year student from Vietnam
Once you arrive in the Netherlands
Once you arrive in the Netherlands, you need to know about some other practical issues. For example, about working, insurance, public transport and the government.
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Healthcare and insurance
Going to study in the Netherlands? Then you need to know about the healthcare system. And you need to organize your student health insurance.
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Working
The rules on working in the Netherlands as a student depend on your nationality. So, whether you're from an EU country or not.
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Public transport
The Netherlands has excellent public transport. In the Nijmegen and Arnhem area you can get almost everywhere by train or bus.
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Government
When living in the Netherlands, you need a citizen service number (BSN). This number is important for all your dealings with the government.
The location
HAN Nijmegen campus
Laan van Scheut 2
6525 EM Nijmegen
Curious?
Curious to know more about Molecular Life Sciences at HAN? Get the inside view at an Open Day. Or why not sign up for the newsletter? We'll keep you posted about application deadlines. Visas. Housing. And much more.
Student services and support
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International office
As an international student, there are lots of practical matters you need to arrange. International Office knows about all these issues and can lend you a helping hand. Going abroad for a semester as part of your program? International Office can answer all your questions about this as well.
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Studying with special circumstances
Do you have a disability or other special circumstance that will affect your studies? HAN offers support and services to ensure your study environment fits your needs. For example, extra time on exams. Or alternatives to certain parts of the study program.
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Study coaching
When you start studying at HAN you will be assigned a study coach. The study coach guides you during your studies, lends a listening ear and advises you if you fall behind. And if you need more specialized help, they can refer you to the right person. The senior coach, student counselor or psychologist, for example.
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Student Support Center
Do you want to work on your study skills? Or perhaps you want to improve your writing skills? Or do you need to see a counselor or psychologist about a personal matter? The Student Support Center provides counseling, training courses, workshops and coaching for all HAN students. The aim? To give you the tools to study successfully.
Degree Statute & Enrollment Regulations
Below you'll find the degree statute, education and examination regulations and enrollment regulations for Molecular Life Sciences. These documents give you detailed information about the program. Everything from unit descriptions to exam regulations. Read it all here!
Contact us
Got a question? Contact us at ASK HAN. We're happy to help!
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