Description

The Hague program offers students the opportunity to enroll in a broad range of courses in a variety of disciplines at The Hague University's School of European Studies (HEBO). Students are required to take a Dutch language and a Dutch culture course for the first 6 weeks of the semester which includes organized field trips to locations such as Delft, famous worldwide for its blue and white pottery, or the Kröller-Müller Museum, known for its expansive collection of Van Gogh paintings. Call it what you will - Holland or the Netherlands. The image is one of tulips, cheese and windmills and in many cases this is a very accurate one. The Netherlands is one of the world's most prosperous countries due to advanced industries and agriculture, its role in world trade and large reserves of natural gas. The Netherlands means 'the low counties' because 60% of the country is below sea level and would be under water if not for its dikes and dams ' 'God made the world, but the Dutch made the Netherlands'. The Netherlands is a very international country with many of the Dutch speaking at least two foreign languages and a population that includes many ethnicities.

Highlights

The Hague University enrolls approximately 17,000 students. It has the largest exchange program of all colleges in Dutch higher education with about 500-600 students coming/going abroad each year, making for a truly diverse study abroad experience. USAC students can purchase a sports and/or fitness card which allows you to enroll in a variety of programs such as aerobics, aikido, skiing, snowboarding, tennis, volleyball, swimming, basketball, golf and sports climbing. Student 'buddies' are available to help with adjusting to life in the Netherlands and are a valuable resource for almost any information.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Semester: USD 6,380 ; Year: USD 12,760

Program Fees Include:

Tuition and fees; housing assistance; personalized pre-departure advising; immigration visa assistance; parental support and advisement; financial aid/scholarship advising and assistance; transcript assistance; student health and liability insurance; orientation by The Hague University.

Experience Required

no

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

Requirements vary. Please contact USAC.

Typically The Application Process Time is

One week

University Studies Abroad Consortium's Mission Statement

We are a nonprofit consortium of 33 U.S. universities offering quality study abroad programs for the past 30 years. USAC helps arrange everything for students like housing, internships, field study courses and more; from the point you apply, to your arrival and stay, to your transcript upon return, USAC will be there for you. The mission of the University Studies Abroad Consortium is to provide students with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, experiences and attitudes to prepare them for the global society of the 21st century. We believe study abroad is the most effective way to accomplish these goals.

Year Founded

1982