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Glossary: FAQ Studying @ Wittenborg
Question: (Last edited: Thursday, 10 February 2022, 1:36 PM)Timetable: How can I add courses in the timetable? | ||
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Answer: In order to add courses to your timetable, please go to timetable.wittenborg.eu, log in with your student account and choose your study programme and phase (for bachelor's degree students only). Once the courses are selected add them to your timetable. Then you will be able to view your schedule in a day/week/month mode. | ||
Question: (Last edited: Friday, 26 August 2022, 8:40 PM)Attendance: How do I know if module attendance is compulsory? | ||
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Answer: From academic year 2022-2023 (starting Monday, 29 August 2022), there is 75% obligatory class attendance for all modules for all programmes. Students will NOT be allowed to take the exams if they do not obtain 75% class attendance. You can refer to the EEG Part 5: General Assessment Policy for more information. | ||
Question: (Last edited: Tuesday, 14 July 2020, 9:33 AM)Exam Results: I cannot see my exam results. | ||
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Answer: If you
cannot find an exam result or grade, please contact Exam Results via this
email: examresults@wittenborg.eu or contact your process tutor
for further assistance. | ||
Question: (Last edited: Tuesday, 14 July 2020, 10:09 AM)Module List: Where can I find my specialisation modules and curriculum? | ||
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Answer: You can find your specialisation modules and curriculum in the EEG – Part 3 Education and Examination Guides. In addition, you can also find additional information about examination type and ECs for each module in the EEG. You can find all module guides in the Module Guides for All Programmes online area. | ||
Question: (Last edited: Tuesday, 23 June 2020, 5:12 PM)Project Week: Do I need to complete all Project Weeks? | ||
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Answer: Yes,
you are required to attend and pass all Project Weeks in the given academic
year. | ||
Question: (Last edited: Wednesday, 26 January 2022, 1:22 PM)PDP Registrations: Do I need to register for PDP? | ||
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Answer: PDP consists of three main sections: Academic English, Seminars and Portfolio. You are required to enrol for Academic English in the online course area, as the same as other modules. Note:Find more detailed information
in PDP AE module guide in the online area. Module
Guides for All Programmes. | ||
Question: (Last edited: Tuesday, 30 June 2020, 8:44 AM)Tuition Fees: Do I need to pay the tuition fees during an internship? | ||
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Answer: It is important to note that internships are part
of the education programme. Therefore, yes, as long as you are registered at the
university, all financial requirements need to be fulfilled. | ||
Question: (Last edited: Friday, 19 June 2020, 4:25 PM)Internships: Do I need to inform the university before applying for an internship? | ||
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Answer: Your internship will
officially and legally begin only if you have completed the application
procedure which should be agreed and signed by the university. Note:As a first step, begin by contacting your process tutor to discuss about the internship opportunities that you may come across. | ||
Question: (Last edited: Thursday, 2 July 2020, 10:04 AM)Work Placement/Internship: Work during summer | ||
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Answer: If you are an international student residing in the Netherlands, holding a residence card for study purposes, you are allowed to work up to a maximum of 16 hours every week right through the year, or you could work full-time during the summer months (June, July & August). | ||
Question: (Last edited: Wednesday, 26 August 2020, 3:30 PM)Internship/Work Placement: Can I undertake an internship in my home country? | ||
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Answer: While the university guidelines do not allow you to go back to your home country to do an internship, an individual mitigating circumstance request could be considered, though it is not
encouraged. | ||
Question: (Last edited: Thursday, 2 July 2020, 3:24 PM)Working in the Netherlands: I am interested to know more about salary, minimum wages and payslips in the Netherlands. | ||
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Answer: It is always a challenge to learn about salaries, wages and reading pay slips when you start a job in the Netherlands. Get
more information by visiting iamexpat.nl/career/working-in-the-netherlands/salary-payslip-dutch-minimum-wage. | ||
Question: (Last edited: Friday, 19 June 2020, 4:24 PM)Internships: Can I register for internships even after completing my studies? | ||
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Answer: Internships are only possible and allowed while you are still registered at the university. You can do your internship only during your study and not after the completion of your studies.
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Question: (Last edited: Thursday, 2 July 2020, 9:55 AM)Wittenborg Intake: Can I defer my Wittenborg offer to a later intake? | ||
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Answer: Yes, you can. Wittenborg's Bachelor, MBA and MBM programmes all have 6 starting dates per year, allowing flexibility not only in starting your studies, but also graduating from your programme. If you would like to defer your starting date after you have received an acceptance letter, please inform the Registrar Department at registrar@wittenborg.eu with your request. Please do not forget to mention your student number when you send an email. | ||
Question: (Last edited: Tuesday, 14 July 2020, 9:35 AM)MVV Sticker: I have collected my MVV already, however, the access conditions for people who want to travel to the Netherlands have been tightened. Is this restriction also applicable to me if I want to enter the Netherlands with an MVV? | ||
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Answer: From Thursday 19 March 2020 at 6 p.m., the access conditions for people who want to travel to the Netherlands have been tightened. This means that persons who do not fall under the exception categories will not enter the Netherlands and they will be refused entry. In principle, this measure applies for a period of 30 days. This measure does not apply to:
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Question: (Last edited: Monday, 20 April 2020, 9:18 AM)Visa Collection: How can I pick up my visa? | ||
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Answer: Please contact the local embassy/consulate directly for an appointment via their website or by e-mail, and at the same time inform Wittenborg of the progress. This appointment can be a document collection procedure, therefore, students need to prepare all original and copies of required documents in advance (including all the documents which are also sent to Wittenborg). Our Admissions Team will inform students by email which embassy/consulate they need to attend and will send the MVV Issue form beforehand. A complete list of Dutch embassies and consulates around the world can be found on the Dutch Foreign Ministry website: http://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/ambassades-consulaten-en-overige-vertegenwoordigingen#ref-minbuza. Students should bring the following documents to the embassy:
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Question: (Last edited: Tuesday, 30 June 2020, 8:33 AM)Travel to Netherlands: When can I book my flight tickets for travelling to the Netherlands? | ||
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Answer: Do not confirm your travel booking until the visa has been obtained. However, as soon as the visa is received successfully, students MUST inform Wittenborg of their travel arrangements in order to arrange the accommodation and other legal registration procedures. Please arrive shortly before the start of the Wittenborg Introduction Week. Students must bring their original birth certificate in English while travelling to the Netherlands. If it is in a different language, please arrange for a legalised translation in English. The birth certificate (both original and translation) must be stamped by the Foreign Ministry of your home country. | ||
Question: (Last edited: Tuesday, 8 September 2020, 10:54 PM)Before Arrival: What should I pack before travelling to the Netherlands? | ||
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Answer: Documents Students should bring the following documents in hand luggage:
Clothes The Netherlands is a country with a pleasant, temperate maritime climate. Daytime temperatures vary from 3°C-37°F in the winter and 19°C-66°F in the summer. As a result, you will need to pack an assortment of clothes, such as:
Money Please bring enough money in cash to cover the first weeks’ expenses, since it may take a few weeks to open a bank account. Foreign currency can be changed to Euro at Grenswisselkantoren. For information and locations, visit https://www.gwktravelex.nl/en. Electrical equipment
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Question: (Last edited: Thursday, 20 May 2021, 7:51 AM)Insurance Coverage: What costs does my AON Student insurance cover? | ||
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Answer: Wittenborg works with AON, one of the largest insurance companies in the world, to ensure our students get a quality insurance service. Wittenborg students are covered by the most comprehensive package of AON Complete+. Examples of AON Student Insurance coverage are:
Below you can find more detailed documents about your insurance: Aon Student Insurance (Claims) | ||
Question: (Last edited: Tuesday, 23 June 2020, 5:17 PM)Registration at Municipality: When should I register at the municipality? | ||
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Answer: After receiving a residence permit, foreign students can register in their municipality. All students must be registered at their local City Hall. Just call your local City Hall for an appointment. The Front Desk can make an appointment with the Gemeente (City Hall) for registration of the newly arrived students from abroad in Apeldoorn. For the appointment, students should bring the following documents:
Citizen Service Number (BSN)“Burgerservicenummer” (BSN) is a unique personal number that enables reliable and efficient data exchange between citizens and government. In the Netherlands, all residents must have their own BSN if they wish to engage in either part-time or full-time work or studies, and for administrative issues, such as opening a bank account. NOTE:
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Question: (Last edited: Tuesday, 21 September 2021, 3:54 PM)BSN (Social Security Number): Why do I need a BSN? What are the steps for registering for my BSN at the municipality? | ||
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Answer:
The “Burgerservicenummer” (BSN) is a unique personal number that enables reliable and efficient data exchange between residents, the government and various other organizations. In the Netherlands, you need the BSN for opening a bank account, visiting a doctor, getting health insurance, receiving your salary (if you are working part-time while studying), applying for tax benefits and many other administrative processes. The requirements and process: Whether you are a Dutch citizen or an international, everyone living in the Netherlands is required to be registered at their home address. You need to register (inschrijven) at the town hall in the municipality (gemeente) where you are living. To register your address and get a BSN from the gemeente, you need to make an appointment. If you live in Apeldoorn: the University Front Desk will make the appointment with the Gemeente (City Hall) on your behalf. For the appointment, students should bring the following documents:
If you live in Amsterdam:
The process of registration will take between 20 to 30 minutes. Once you are registered at the municipality, you will receive a document which states your particulars and your BSN. An official welcome letter will be mailed to you at your home address. Take note that you cannot open a bank account unless you have your BSN. So ensure that you have sufficient cash with you when you arrive. | ||