Table of contents

1. General Information: The Netherlands

2. Welcome to Rotterdam

3. Cost of living in the Netherlands

4. Housing

-Student dorms

-Private Housing

-Housing benefits

-Links to alternative housing providers

-Neighbourhoods of Rotterdam

5. Arrival procedures -Municipality Registration -BSN number -Visas and residence permits -Housing permit -TB appointment -Paying tuition fees 6. Life in the Netherlands: Things you will need -Opening a Bank account -Mobile phones and sim card -Insurance for students and for working students -Finding and registering for a GP

7. Introduction Week -Events -Rotterdam International Student Association -Erasmus Sport 8. Life at RUAS -Student ID Student Books and materials -Faculties --Online Platforms 9. Working in the Netherlands -Jobs for Students -Common student jobs -Working as an EU student -Benefits -Working as an Non-EU student -Requirements for working students 10. Going out in Rotterdam -Bars and clubs in Rotterdams -Events and festivals -National holidays and celebrations 11. Contact Information