University of Applied Sciences 2017-2018
Media and Entertainment Management Bachelor of Arts (BA) Location
Leeuwarden Duration
4 years or 3 years
Contents
Introduction Become a star behind the scene.
3 › STUDYING AT
STENDEN
4 › YEAR 1
The world of media
5 › YEAR 2
From plan to implementation
6 › YEAR 3
The real work
7 › YEAR 4
Getting started
8, 9 › CAREER
PROSPECTS
10 › WHY STENDEN? 11 › FACTS & FIGURES 12, 13 › STUDY
Our Media and Entertainment Management programme focuses on managing creative people and creative processes. You will learn this in an international and intercultural setting with excellent facilities. We have modern radio, TV and music studios with the newest equipment. Equally important for your future is that we have many contacts in large companies both locally and abroad, and most of our teachers have made their mark in the entertainment industry. Our slogan is ‘become a star behind the scene.’ A media production is by definition teamwork. For this reason, you will work intensively with fellow students during the programme. The assignments you work on will be actual assignments from the industry and they are partly done with contractors. This will enable you to learn all aspects of the trade and discover your role as a manager. The programme Media and Entertainment Management appeals to students’ creativity and stimulates entrepreneur ship, while giving them a sound economic foundation. There is great demand for highly qualified professionals, not only in the media and entertainment industry, but also in large companies and organisations that communicate with a broad audience. Our programme therefore offers many future opportunities for an exciting and challenging career in the media world. Are you ready for an important role behind the scenes? MARIJKE DE JAGER ACADEMIC DEAN MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT
ABROAD
14 › MEET STENDEN, MEET THE WORLD!
15 › ADMISSION
& APPLICATION FROM GERMANY
KATHARINA PORT
“PBL helps you to develop both your social skills and management skills because it is an intense and active way of working together in a team.” 2
Studying at Stenden
FROM THE NETHERLANDS
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Unleashing the potential of each student - that is our mission at Stenden University of Applied Sciences. At Stenden you receive personal support and a myriad of opportunities to work on your personal development and expand your horizons. We offer you a programme that stimulates inquisitive and inquiring minds. During your studies you will develop three skills in particular that help you make a difference: › Understanding tomorrow’s challenges › Intercultural skills and the ability to operate in an international environment › Cooperating and creating with others.
LISETTE DRENT
“The Media and Entertainment Management programme at Stenden provides a sound foundation for my current study in the field of marketing. During my bachelor programme, I discovered that this subject suits me well.”
PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING: THE KEY ELEMENT
Problem-based Learning (PBL) is one of the key elements of Stenden’s education and is quite different from traditional teaching. It takes a little time to get used to, but after the first few sessions, students are always enthusiastic about this way of learning. Small groups of students meet twice a week to work together. Graduates acknowledge the value of PBL during their internship and career. Apart from PBL, lectures and workshops are offered as supporting classes for students. LEARN IN PROJECTS
Each study year at Stenden consists of four periods of nine weeks. During each period or module you will work on a theme with a close link to the real world. You will be introduced to all aspects of the theme through different subjects. These subjects therefore change per module, depending on the knowledge and skills you need for a certain theme. PERSONAL COACHING
FROM ARUBA
At the start of the programme, you are assigned a coach who will personally guide you during the entire programme and will help you to think critically about yourself, your way of learning and your future career.
CHRIS EVERON
It “PBL was a great experience! from ack db fee e eiv was nice to rec w they fellow students and to see hoadens handle assignments. This bro s and your perspective on resource outcomes.” 3
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In the first year, students are introduced to all aspects of the media and entertainment industry, from concepts to resources and from classic media such as print and radio to new social media.
Year 1 Introduction Research A production
The world of media The Media and Entertainment Management programme starts with an introduction into the world of media. You will also get acquainted with our unique teaching method: Case Based Learning. In this teaching method, you will work on international cases within a group of 12 students. Together you will be guided in such a way, that assignments are carried out properly from beginning to end. This teaching method learns you to work in groups, experience more about group dynamics and it prepares you perfectly for the reallife scenario’s you will experience after graduation! In the next module you will gain insight into the operational process of a media production, and create your own product in the learning company. This practice-oriented module challenges your creativity and develops your management skills. During the third module, you will explore the ins and outs of a media company. You will zoom in on the company, take a closer look at human resources policies and the economic side of the organisation, and report your findings. The first year concludes with Media and Marketing, in which you learn how to determine a target group and how this target group can best be served.
FROM BULGARIA RADINA MICHAYLOVA
“I chose to study at Stenden because of the PBL system with real world learning. I was also attracted by the opportunities for going abroad. MEM develops the potential you didn’t know you had – my self-confidence is thriving and my management skills are getting better every day! The practice I get in chairing meetings, coming to decisions and multi-tasking is so valuable! I have learnt to be a multi-tasker, and to manage my own personal growth.”
PERIOD
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› Introduction to the Media and Entertainment Industry › English › Management Skills › Writing Skills
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PERIOD
2
› Introduction to Organisational Science and Human Resource Management › Management Skills › Economics
PERIOD
3
› Introduction to Organisational Science and Human Resource Management › Management Skills › Economics › Introducing Operational Management (Learning Company) › Introduction to Marketing and Consumer Psychology › Statistics › English
PERIOD
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› Introduction to Organisational Science and Human Resource Management › Management Skills › Economics › Introducing Operational Management (Learning Company) › Introduction to Marketing and Consumer Psychology › Statistics › English
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Year 2
The second year is a year in which you will deepen your knowledge and understanding. The subjects from the first year are taken a step further. The assignments and research become more complex and you have the opportunity to further develop your management skills. Discover your future industry and explore the meaning of media in today’s world.
HRM Branding Production plan
From plan to implementation Media and Entertainment Management focusses on entrepreneurship and management of creative processes. We therefore take a closer look at Human Resource Management. In the HRM module, you will discover the aspects of being a manager and what skills you need to find and select the right people for a production. In addition, you learn to ensure that there is room for the creative process without missing a deadline or going over budget. Other management skills are also practiced during this module, such as conducting performance interviews. In the second module you will go deeper into the societal aspects of the different media throughout history, and research how to use media in societal processes. In the subject Branding & Communication you will further research media and target groups and will discover, for example, how a company or organisation can showcase itself in such a way that readers, viewers or followers believe its story. The second year concludes with a production plan. You will be responsible for the whole process, from concept to implementation. Which ingredients are needed to create a cross-media production? How do you make sure there is a solid financial substantiation? Who takes care of the catering on the set and where does the clothing for the models come from? You will pitch your final plan to a professional jury. DID YOU KNOW THAT MEM: › is a broad professional programme with many career opportunities › will educate you to become a ‘manager of creatives’ › has its own learning company where students work on media productions › offers internships all over the world; from Europe, Peru to the USA › produces interns who are wanted because of their strong independence › scores highly in student evaluations
PERIOD
1
› Media Relations
PERIOD
2
› Branding & Communication › Statistics
HOOMAN NASSIMI
“I love my studies, they are great for my English language skills; I like management and leadership and I like living in the Netherlands. Stenden has a great feel to it. It’s personal - I know all of my lecturers and they know me. MEM is a challenging programme but I can develop my strengths and personality here. My advice is: getto out of your comfort zone, commit the programme, and make the most of yourself and others during your time here.” FROM GERMANY
PERIOD
3
› Media & Culture › English
PERIOD
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› From Concept to Production › English 5
The order of the modules is not fixed in the third year. It is possible to start with minors, but also with the Strategic Management or Media Production. Many students will study abroad for part of the year, either by doing the Grand Tour or taking a minor as an exchange student.
The Strategic Management module teaches you how companies reach their objectives, based on a certain vision. Which steps need to be taken and what are the desirable skills for a manager to make that happen? You will discover how to develop a strategy and how this strategy can be implemented in real cases.
The MEM learning company has wellequipped studios where students learn how to deal with the software and hardware of the media and entertainment industry. There is a band present every week to do recordings. The students organise the entire production, from the selection and invitation of musicians to the presentation of the CD in an attractively designed cover. Students also produce the biweekly TV broadcast via Youtube.
The time spent at the learning company is like a mini-internship. You will do independent research or develop a media production. You will also be in charge of a couple of first year students, which is excellent practice for developing management skills. The module provides a solid basis and preparation for the internship and final year. MINORS There are different minors to choose from at MEM, and some of these can be followed at the Stenden campuses in Qatar, Indonesia,Thailand and South Africa. With these minors you can customize your study. Pick the minor of your choice to deepen your knowledge of a special subject. Or you might prefer to choose a minor which teaches you more about a very new field of knowledge.
Students are supervised in the learning company by coaches who have extensive experience in the media entertainment industry. In the first year, the main focus is on the world behind the scenes. In the third year, students will take on a ‘mini internship’ at the learning company, where they carry out an operational assignment, such as organising the entertainment in the campus bar, a TEDx event or a guest lecture by an expert from the industry for fellow students (also an excellent networking opportunity!)
Employees with international experience are good competitors in the labour market. Therefore Stenden wants to equip its students with international and intercultural experience. Would you like to explore the world and enlarge your opportunities? Would you like to learn about new cultures? It is possible to for example follow the minor Event Management in Port Alfred and Spa & Health Management in Bangkok or on Bali.
It is also possible for students to choose to do a research assignment, such as developing a media production for a contractor. Right from the start there is close consultation about what the contractor wants. The next step is to develop a concept and elaborate upon the implementation of the plan. When the complete plan is ready, the contractor will receive it and can begin right away on implementing it. Students can also choose to research the value of Facebook for a company such as CNN or BBC, or investigate how an advertising agency can attract new clients. Many of the research projects are done in close cooperation with or for the lectorate connected with the MEM programme.
The minors offered within the Media and Entertainment programme include: ›M usic Management: You specialise in all aspects of music exploitation and learn what it’s like to earn a living working in the music industry. › Intrapeneurship: During this minor you gain practical experiences which help you strengthen your professional attitude and be entrepreneurial within a self-chosen (network) organisation. ›D igital Marketing Strategy in Bangkok: This minor aims to stimulate your creative skills and to develop hands-on technical skills by means of a complete digital marketing presence including designing a website and including creating a strong corporate design. Supportive lectures, workshops, and weekly assignments will provide you with a better understanding of digital marketing concepts. Bangkok is considered the creative hub in the Asia-Pacific region.
The time spent at the learning company is just as dynamic and fun as the real business! After nine weeks of hard work, students present their ‘productions’ to a real audience, including the contractors.
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› Strategic Management 6
PERIOD
Strategic management Learning company Minors
The real work
Learning Company
PERIOD
3
Year 3
You could also use the possibilities of Erasmus University. They enable you to study at universities all over the world!
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› Media Production
PERIOD
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› Minor / Grand Tour
PERIOD
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› Minor / Grand Tour
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Year 4
The final year is completely focused on your internship and graduation. The final project shows that you have developed into an investigative professional who can really contribute to the Media and Entertainment industry.
Internship Graduation
Getting started
Companies about MEM Students
The internship starts in the fourth year. This is when you bring everything you have learned into practice. MEM has an extensive network of companies for internships, also abroad. Previous students have done internships at ITV Studios, Porsche and Estée Lauder in Germany, Design Board in Brussels, Hospital Records ldc. in GB and Stray in New Zealand.
”I’d say Stenden Students are well prepared to be successful in the live entertainment industry.
It is possible to do your final assignment for the internship company, but you can also do research for another organisation. The final thesis not only shows that you meet the criteria of an accredited programme, but also that you can apply everything you’ve learned to solve real business issues. The final thesis demonstrates your ability to collect and process data and draw the right conclusions from this information.
Here, at our German headquarters, we work with almost 200 colleagues. The Strategic Project Department works on projects that are not run by the regular operational business departments, such as long-term projects necessary to implement or follow the business strategy and to deliver improvement for the company. For an intern this means a diversified working environment, covering both management aspects related to our industry as well as the products and services of the company. With that, we offer a unique opportunity to gain insight and knowledge in the business and the artistic aspects of live entertainment. Victoria von Holtzapfel is our very first Stenden intern. I am pleased with her input. She manages to transform her academic knowledge into our operational business, is highly motivated and has no problems when she has to carry out a task independently. She is able to communicate at all levels in a professional manner. From our experiences so far I think that Stenden students, due to their practically oriented education, are well prepared to be successful in working life. They bring with them the conditions which we expect from future employees.” SVENJA POSTAWKA MANAGER STRATEGIC PROJECTS AT STAGE ENTERTAINMENT GMBH
PERIOD
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› Internship/graduation assignment
PERIOD
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› Internship/final assignment
PERIOD
3
› Graduation assignment
PERIOD
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› Graduation assignment 7
Career
prosp
FROM THE NETHERLANDS
ANDREA BIJEN
to the “At 17 I was too young to go a BA Film Academy so I looked fore me a degree course that would giv t into the good basis and a broad insigh later I media world. Now, eight years cision to am still pleased with my de course. M enrol at Stenden in the ME e, The four years were formativ my fourth instructive years for me. In small a year I did an internship in and they family film-making company ernship kept me on even after the intated. I was finished and I had gradu-maker, am now an independent film, I tell director, writer and initiator d I’m very stories in moving pictures ane most.” happy to be doing what I lov
It’s a MEM’s world! The course in Media and Entertainment Manage ment will open up many job opportunities for you, such as at MTV, a great example of cross-media communication. At MTV, you can watch TV, use the MTV app and view the line-up for Amsterdam Open Air. They organise the well-known MTV Awards and do all of the associated online and offline communication. You can get started as: › Content manager: responsible for publications on a reader market; both online and offline. Developing and arranging promotional acitivities in different sorts of publications. ›S ocial media marketeer: you are responsible for setting up and carrying out the online marketing plan for a concept or brand. Among other things, you determine with which message and in which manner your brand is visible online, and how you communicate with your target group.
TAMARA BIZYUK
FROM UKRAINE
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›O rganiser of branding events at a PR company. ›W eb editor A programme such as “The Voice” also demonstrates a couple of great facets of your potential future career. For example: ›C oncept developer: You contribute to the development of a programme. › Producer: You are the spider at the centre of the web in the creation of a media production. You organise the facilities, people and equipment and make sure that everything takes place on time and within budget. Of course, these are just a few examples. There are also students who start out as social media managers, editing staff, marketing managers or in management roles in the music or entertainment industry. You also have excellent opportunities in the international employment market.
ent “The Media and Entertainm is inspiring Management (MEM) course re and and full of freedom to explo ludes print, create. The MEM course inc line media, film, music, audio visual, on today’s trends and developments in nds us, world of media. Media surrou ery society. and plays a crucial role in ev in an MEM students are swimming ation.” ocean of creativity and inform
3-year track!
pects
You might qualify for the 3-year track in Media and Entertainment Management which is a shorter and more intensive track leading to the same degree as the 4-year track. Modules are combined and require more self-study. Entry into the 3-year track is granted based on a high school diploma that gives you access to your country’s highest education. Check www.stenden.com to see whether you meet the entry requirements.
FROM THE NETHERLANDS
ANNIEK VOS
e: “Erasmus Exchange programm ltures” cu a good way to discover new iversity of I was a student at JAWK Un where I Applied Sciences in Finland, adened and followed courses that both bro e, such as digital deepened my own programm g and European photography, creative writin exchange cultural policy. The Erasmus to discover new programme is the best way w people. It is cultures and meet a lot of ne ing a tourist in a an interesting feeling not be part of it. country, but actually being
JILL OVERMAAT
“I already had my own graphic des ign company during my studies, and I still do. I was able to develop my business side thanks to the programme. With the skills I acquired I can now really manage web builde rs and printers. I also benefit daily fro m the problem-based approach I learne d at Stenden, and from my network of ex-fellow students. I regularly work with or for people I know from my study period at Ste nden.”
and honest and The Finns are usually quiet t it felt like the language is impossible, bu re about 200 home nonetheless. There we ximately 50 exchange students from appro st everybody different nationalities. Almo very social and comes in on their own and is r months the determined to make those fou ” best experience of their lives.
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Why Stenden? Stenden is a university of applied sciences for people who want to expand their horizons and who want to learn, but also for those who want to come up with solutions for the questions posed by people, organisations and society. › Truly international › High quality and affordable education › Good career prospects › Working on real assignments › Problem-based Learning HIGH QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE EDUCATION All programmes meet the quality standards set by the Dutch government and its quality and accreditation assurance body, the Accreditation Organization of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO). Dutch education is ranked among the best in the world. In comparison with other countries, the tuition fees for higher education in the Netherlands are very affordable. GOOD CAREER PROSPECTS Each programme has its own Learning Company or dedicated practical component. The combination of academic and practical or managerial experience ensures that students not only gain knowledge but also essential skills for the industry that they wish to enter. As this is exactly what employers value, Stenden graduates are assured of a strong position in the international job market. A significant number of students are employed by their internship employers and can start a career immediately after graduation.
FROM GERMANY
BENJAMIN BRÖTZMANN
“At Stenden you learn to cope with cultural differences.” “The smell, atmosphere and dynamics of an international airport are very addictive. I work in the marketing department at Stuttgart Airport, and I also did my internship here. I acquire new airlines and destinations. Just like at Stenden I work daily with people from all over the world. Dealing with cultural differences? Well, Stenden gave me all I needed to know.” 10
Facts 4
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figures
10,500 students locations outside the Netherlands 41% men
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Leeuwarden
59% women
Groningen
Assen
Meppel
Doha, Qatar
Emmen
locations
Bangkok, Thailand Bali, Indonesia
in the Netherlands
Port Alfred, South Africa
5 most popular
English-taught bachelor programmes at Stenden
100 Dutch
different nationalities… a selection
German Chinese Spanish Bulgarian
Lithuanian Romanian French Italian British Russian Vietnamese
Jump International Innovative
Latvian Indonesian
International Hospitality Management Tourism Management Media and Entertainment Management International Business and Management Studies International Logistics Management
Brazilian Irish
into the world of Stenden
PBL Enterprising
Inquisitive Internships
11 bachelor study programmes
2 master study programmes
2 associate degrees
9 practical training companies
The Grand Tour has existed since 2000 During the 2015/2016 academic year some 608 students went on a Grand Tour
English taught Real-world Learning
218 South Africa
Small scale Grand Tour Personal
29 Qatar
110 Indonesia
216 visited multiple countries
“According to the International Student Barometer, students rank us highly for”:
Employability, Work Experience, Living Costs, Accommodation Costs, Making Friends
35 Thailand
PBL
Stenden’s education system Work on assignments in groups of 12
Typical classes at Stenden
Lecture - PBL – Group work Home study - Workshops
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Study JULIA LIETZOW
“A new home.” This “‘They call it Africa. We call it our new home.’ at the ed slogan was the first thing I saw when I arriv ca – my OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg. South Afri elievable, new home?! It still sounded incredible and unb e for but I have to admit that it became my new hom lovely the next two modules as I got to know great and the or ce personalities. I will never forget the experien wonderful people. a Media I chose Event Management 1 and 2 because as d in and Entertainment student I was always intereste rs offe life the Events industry. The campus and school used to a completely different experience to what I was e easier in Leeuwarden. It is much smaller, and therefor k was to get to know everybody. The introduction wee culture, really good and I enjoyed getting to know the modules the the food and the campus. I was happy with between I chose and the tutors I had: a perfect balance it into getting acquainted with the theory and turning event practice. We had to develop a concept for a real out by the that had to be planned, organised and carried planned I , students themselves. Together with my team a an event called ‘Anything that floats’, which was for the boat race and had the goal of raising awareness National Sea Rescue Institution.” 12
The Netherlands The Netherlands – or Holland – has been open to people of non-Dutch origin for a long time. Today it is home to over 190 different nationalities and hence one of the most international countries in the world. It is a safe country by international standards, with low levels of violence and street crime. Dutch society is relatively non-hierarchical. For example, teachers tend to be very accessible and truly interactive with their students, which can help students really get the most out of their studies. Last but not least, almost everyone in the Netherlands speaks English!
Abroad A warm welcome!
Studying at a university abroad is a very exciting opportunity of a lifetime. We look forward to receiving you at Stenden. We aim to make your experience as rewarding as possible and will support you throughout your time with us. Choosing where you’ll live is an important consideration when you’re off to study at Stenden. We have a wide range of quality accommodation available, located in the heart of our student towns. For non-EU students, housing is 100% guaranteed. Your time at Stenden starts with a mandatory introduction week during which you will register for your programme, attend introductory sessions, explore the university and have the chance to socialise with future fellow students. Stenden has a popular buddy network to help new international students settle into their new environment. A buddy is a current Stenden student who – on a voluntary basis – functions as a contact person for an international student, and helps out during his or her first days, weeks or perhaps months at Stenden. Furthermore, our International Office employees can always be contacted for help. As an international student you won’t be left on your own.
A world of opportunities Imagine how amazing it would be to broaden your horizons not only by studying in the Netherlands but also by having the opportunity to study in South Africa, Qatar, Thailand, Bali, Chile, USA, Finland, Spain or one of many other destinations. Media and Entertainment Management offers you the opportunity to study outside of the Netherlands. Interested in the Grand Tour, an exchange or an internship abroad? It is up to you to make that international experience happen! Explore the world of opportunities offered by Stenden’s Grand Tour, exchange programmes and possibilities for internships abroad.
OLCAY ÖZDEMIR
“All of my most challenging learning goals were achieved during my Radio, Television and Cinema Studies at Yasar University in Turkey. My selected courses included classes such as Television Productions, TV Commercial Design and Digital Photography, which involved expressing feelings and emotions through visual art. Our teacher took us to the streets of Izmir and showed us how to take proper pictures. Yasar University is very modern and serves its students with a Medical Health Care Centre, lounge music on the campus, a rooftop bar, a sport hall and gym and two or three movie theatres. If you choose an exchange programme you will meet new people from different cultures, which is wonderful.”
Grand Tour The Grand Tour offers you the possibility of studying at our international campuses in the Netherlands, South Africa, Qatar, Indonesia and Thailand (www.stenden.com/grandtour). With an exchange programme you have the opportunity to take courses offered at a foreign university and learn from different professors (www.stenden.com/exchange). An internship abroad allows you to immerse yourself in a different culture while learning about the business in which you will have your career. 13
meet stenden, meet the world! Studying at Stenden means studying in a truly international student community. Did you know that Stenden is one of the most international places to study in Europe, if not the world? We have approximately 1100 students, 25% of whom come from outside the Netherlands. Meet some of your fellow students and read about their experiences. Expand your international network whilst studying at Stenden!
Visit Stenden at the International Open Day! Experience the Stenden world! We invite you to visit Stenden during one of our International Open Days. The day is full of interesting activities, allowing you to get acquainted with Stenden and its educational programmes, and the opportunity to meet Stenden students, professors and people from all over the world is guaranteed. You just need to get here and we will take care of the rest! Our upcoming Open Days are on the following dates: › 19 November 2016 › 11 February 2017 › 21 April 2017 › 9 June 2017
FROM THE CZECH REPUBLIC
KRISTÝNA HRUSKOVÁ (right) “Solving project tasks and wor king in teams gave me a new perspective on studying.”
FROM NEPAL
AYUDH BHATTARAI “I expected to have a hard time settling in, but the amazing international environment and the friendly people made it very easy.”
The locations in The Netherlands: › Leeuwarden › Emmen › Meppel (only for the ITEPS programme)
FROM CAMEROON
Want to observe for a day? You probably already know what you want, but would you still like to spend a day with one of our students? No problem! You can attend the student’s classes scheduled for that day. They can be lectures, practical lessons or project meetings. This will let you experience what it’s like to attend university! And of course you will have plenty of opportunity to talk with students and teachers. Send an email to: student.mem@stenden.com
LARRY NKACHA “Stenden is very welcoming. It provides an environment conducive to studying.”
FROM RUSSIA
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ELIZAVETA SUDEREVSKAYA t we were guided for “The interesting thing was tha students. It was very the entire day by the Stenden s who were talking ent nice to get to know the stud days I spent at The s. about their own experience I hope to go on and le, Stenden were really memorab graduation!” my r afte ity to study at Stenden Univers
admission requirements ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS In order to apply, all EU and non-EU students need to have one of the following diplomas: › International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) or European Baccalaureate Diploma. › High school diploma from an accredited institution. › GCE, O-level (at least 4 subjects with an end result of at least A,B or C) + GCE, A-level (at least 2 subjects). All 6 subjects should be different subjects. › Associate, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS EU students: If you come from a country within the EU zone, you may be exempted from taking an English proficiency test. Please check the complete list of exemptions at www.stenden.com/admission-requirements Non-EU students: All students coming from outside the EU need to take an English proficiency test. Exceptions will be made for students who followed their previous education in a country where English is the official working and educational language. Stenden accepts three kinds of official language tests: IELTS, TOEFL iBT and the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English. › Academic IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum score of 5.0 for each skill). For more information: www.ielts.org. › TOEFL iBT 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) and 80 (internet-based). For more information: www.toefl.org. Original test results must be directly sent from the Educational Testing Service to Stenden. The TOEFL institution code for Stenden is 9215. › Cambridge ESOL score CAE-C.
Introduction Week When you start studying at Stenden, you will begin with the Study Start Week. During this great and indispensable week you will explore your new environment in groups. You will get to know the facilities at Stenden and the teaching methods, as well as the facilities in Leeuwarden, its nightlife, the programme and your fellow students. During the Study Start Week you will not only have a lot of fun but you will also obtain important information and experience and meet people. In other words: an excellent preparation for the first year.
Meet Stenden worldwide
Stenden representatives visit fairs and organise seminars in a number of countries. Please check the calendar on our website www.stenden.com to find out when we will be visiting a location near you.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE EU and non-EU students applying for Bachelor’s/Master’s programmes EU and non-EU students need to apply for a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme through the national application system Studielink (www.studielink.nl) before the deadline. The next day you will receive an email with your Stenden email address which you need to use to create an IGO Stenden account. You can upload your documents to this portal account and check the status of your application. If your English is not sufficient, we will set up an English Language Course application for you. The complete list of all the necessary documents for uploading can be found at www.stenden.com. If you have any further questions about the application procedure, please contact our International Office staff at: T +31 58 244 19 40 Email: io@stenden.com WE ARRANGE AND APPLY FOR VISA AND RESIDENCE PERMITS FOR NON-EU STUDENTS! All international students (except residents of the EU*/EER, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Monaco, USA and Switzerland) who plan to stay in the Netherlands for more than three months need a visa to enter the Netherlands. Stenden’s International Office will help international students to apply for the visa using an accelerated procedure. As well as the entry visa, the International Office will apply for the residence permit, which will be issued for the duration of your study years. APPLICATION DEADLINES EU students: September intake: 15th August February intake: 17th January Non-EU students: September intake: 1st June February intake: 1st November Please note that deadlines are subject to change; so to make sure you have the most up-to-date information, please check our website www.stenden.com. ANNUAL TUITION FEES Current tuition fees will be published on www.stenden.com. Please note that the tuition fees are subject to change every academic year.
Scholarships
Are you looking for options to finance your study at Stenden and/or looking for a prestigious scholarship? Stenden proudly participates in several scholarship programmes including the Holland Scholarship Programme to provide targeted financial assistance to international undergraduate and postgraduate students. Please visit www.stenden.com for the most up-to-date overview of scholarship opportunities.
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EMMEN, THE NETHERLANDS
MEPPEL, THE NETHERLANDS
Visiting address: Rengerslaan 8, Leeuwarden Postal address: P.O. Box 1298 8900 CG Leeuwarden The Netherlands T +31 58 244 17 63
Visiting address: Van Schaikweg 94, Emmen Postal address: P.O. Box 2080 7801 CB Emmen The Netherlands T + 31 59 185 31 92
Visiting address: Van der Duyn van Maasdamstraat 1, Meppel Postal address: P.O. Box 496 7940 AL Meppel The Netherlands T +31 522 853 400
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MERGER WITH NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences and NHL University of Applied Sciences intend to merge. For the latest information go to www.stenden.com/merger
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