Checklist

Things to bring:

  • A passport, valid for at least one month after your departure from the Netherlands (or ID card for EU citizens)
  • Legalised birth certificate (if your place of birth is not in your passport)
  • Proof of health insurance
  • 2 Passport photo(s)
  • Cash or traveller鈥檚 checks to cover expenses in the first week or two
  • A credit card (Visa or Mastercard) is highly recommended
  • Bed linen / towels
  • A rain coat, a warm jacket, scarf and gloves

Things to do before you leave home:

  • Make an appointment to pick up your keys
  • Check with your bank about credit card and ATM use in the Netherlands
  • Arrange health and liability insurance
  • Send the documents for your residence permit (if applicable)
  • Find out the date for your faculty orientation

Things to do upon arrival:

  • Pick up your key and housing contract
  • Pay rent and deposit
  • Attend general and faculty orientation!
  • Download the MyUU app in order to obtain your digital student card (through the  or )