HAN University of Applied Sciences is one of the fifth largest universities of applied sciences in the Netherlands. 

HAN offers high-quality, practice-based education to more than 30,000 students. HAN’s centres of expertise provide tailored research to companies and institutions. 

HAN International School of Business forms part of HAN University of Applied Sciences. HAN has two campuses, Arnhem and Nijmegan, however most courses in economics and management are taught at HAN’s Arnhem campus. The Arnhem campus is located in the middle of a large park and has beautiful green surroundings.

You’ll find everything you need at each campus; extensive multimedia centres, good IT facilities, modern lecture halls, high-tech laboratories and places to socialise with classmates. Each building has its own cafeteria, where you can get drinks and snacks. The larger cafeterias also offer warm meals. There are several cafes, where you can wind down with fellow students after a day of studying.

If you want to do sports during your study, you are welcome to join the various student sports clubs in Arnhem or Nijmegen. Most of the sports venues offer very affordable prices and students from HAN often get a discount. The sports facilities are close by, so you can be even healthier and do as the Dutch - ride there on your bike!

Arnhem is a city and municipality located in the eastern part of the Netherlands. Noted for its green spaces, architecture, cafes and creative industries, Arnhem provides the perfect small city experience. It’s just a few kilometres from the German border, but also within easy reach of Amsterdam, London, Paris, Brussels and Berlin.

The city of Arnhem offers a variety of eye-catching attractions, from fashion to history, museums to pubs, and concert halls to nightclubs. The Netherlands Open-air museum is one of the city’s prime attractions, and showcases the traditional lifestyle and ways of a rural Dutch community.

The Netherlands, officially known as the Kingdom of the Netherlands, is a country in Northwestern Europe. It borders Germany, Belgium and the North Sea. The Netherlands is a founding member of the EU, Eurozone, G10, NATO, OECD and WTO, and is also part of the Schengen area.

The Netherlands has a population of approximately 17 million people, of which 40% live in Amsterdam. The official languages are Dutch and West Frisian. You may also hear Low Saxon and Limburgish spoken in certain regions, however English is widely spoken throughout. The country has strong regional identities and the cultures you see in the north may be very different to those in the south of the country.

The four largest cities in the Netherlands are the capital city of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht. The Hague is a centre of European lawmaking and politics and the port of Rotterdam is the largest in Europe and any country outside Asia. As such the country has a major influence on the rest of Europe. The Netherlands is widely recognised as the country with the world's best cycling culture, a massive number of windmills and a significant area of land below sea level. The city of Amsterdam is a prime tourist location and features many picturesque canals and waterways. The music scene in this country is thriving, and it plays host to thousands of festivals every year. The local beer and cheese makes for a delicious night out, and the famous tulip fields and flower markets are beautiful sights. The Netherlands is regularly listed among the best and happiest places to live in the world, and offers a great mix of tourist cities and charming country towns. If you have an interest in history, you will find plenty here as there are cities dating back to Roman times. This is also the birthplace of the Dutch East India Company – the world’s first formally listed public company engaged in multiple commercial and industrial activities, international trade, shipbuilding as well as the production and trade of East Indian spices. Some say that all modern-day corporations are 'direct descendants' of the Company.

Did you know?

Carrots are orange because of the Dutch! The original vegetable was commonly grown in a range of colours. William 11 of England, often known as William of Orange, helped the Dutch gain independence from Spain in the 17th century. It is said that Dutch farmers developed the orange carrot in tribute to him, and grew it in such abundance that other forms of carrot disappeared from mass agricultural production. Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport offers more direct flights than any airport in the world. In 2016, the airport operated 4,633 flights per week.

All students must meet standard exchange selection criteria and any host institution restrictions. 

• UniSA academic transcript
• Passport
• Evidence of English proficiency (if applicable)
• Learning agreement
• Colour photograph
• Evidence of health insurance

Credits are measured by the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) and the following applies: 

• 18 units = 30 ECTS 
• 13.5 units = 22.5 ECTS 

It can sometimes be difficult to make up exactly 22.5 units (not all courses will be worth exactly 7.5 ECTS), but you should be able to get very close. Make sure you check with your Program Director if you don’t have exactly 22.5 ECTS 

International students are required to provide evidence of English proficiency by providing one of the following documents:

• B2
• IELTS: at least 6.5
• TOEFL: 79-93 (internet based) or 232 Computer based

Search HAN International School of Business course catalogue here.

See here for 2020/2021 Student Exchange Handbook for list of courses available in the exchange program at HAN International School of Business.

HAN International School of Business does not offer airport pick up from Schiphol Airport or any other airports. Instead students can be picked up from Arnhem Central Station and taken to their accommodation on the general arrival day only.

If you arrive outside this timeline, you will need to make your own way to the campus. More information on how to get to the campus can be found here.

HAN Housing Office facilitates student housing at locations in Arnhem and Nijmegen. Unfortunately, you will not be able to apply or chose your accommodation option. As part of the application process, you will be randomly placed in the available rooms in Arnhem at the Bergstraat and the Römerselaan. These accommodation are not on campus however are centrally located in Arnhem and is a short distance from campus.

More information on accommodation can be found here.

As an exchange partner with the University of South Australia, you do not have to pay tuition fees to HAN International School of Business, instead you will pay tuition as you would normally at UniSA. Travel and living expenses are at your own cost. The table below gives an indication of costs you will incur:

More information can be found here.

You may be eligible to receive additional grants or scholarships to fund your experience. For more information please see the funding and scholarships website.

UniSA offers travel insurance as part of your exchange for up to 270 days (can be extended up to 365 days). For more information please see travel insurance website.  

Please click here to read the travel insurance policy. 

A list of Frequently Asked Questions can be found here. 

If you have any further questions about travel insurance, please contact the UniSA Insurance Office on 08 8302 1678.