Student Information Guide

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Wittenborg
University of Applied Sciences
Version Update 2016
Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
The Wittenborg General Information Guide ............................................................................... 5
Foreword .................................................................................................................................. 5
Welcome in Apeldoorn ................................................................................................................ 6
Apeldoorn's History ................................................................................................................. 6
Apeldoorn’s Economy .............................................................................................................. 7
Transportation in Apeldoorn ................................................................................................... 7
Train...................................................................................................................................... 7
Bus ........................................................................................................................................ 7
Costs of living ....................................................................................................................... 8
Kings Day 27th of April 2016 .................................................................................................... 8
Kings Night............................................................................................................................... 9
King Town Jazz & Soul Festival ............................................................................................... 9
(Music) Festivals in the Netherlands ....................................................................................... 9
(Music) Festivals in Apeldoorn ................................................................................................ 9
Create your own bike tour ..................................................................................................... 10
Sights and attractions in Apeldoorn ......................................................................................... 11
Paleis Het Loo: a must see ..................................................................................................... 11
Theatre Orpheus: All kinds of performances ........................................................................ 12
Wenum - Oranjemolen ('t Haasje) .......................................................................................... 12
Apenheul ................................................................................................................................ 12
Life in the Netherlands – important to know ........................................................................... 13
Bank Account and Banks ........................................................................................................ 13
Student affairs and traveling ................................................................................................. 13
OV-Chipkaart ...................................................................................................................... 14
Traveling abroad................................................................................................................. 14
Health and Insurance Matters ................................................................................................ 14
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Version February 2016
For Daily Information see Wittenborg Online http://www.wittenborg-0nline.com
Working in the Netherlands ................................................................................................... 15
A few handy tips .................................................................................................................... 16
Wittenborg Campus................................................................................................................... 17
Train Station Apeldoorn Central Wittenborg Tower - Ground Floor.......................... 18
Wittenborg Tower - 3rd Floor .................................................................................................. 19
Facilities for students ............................................................................................................... 21
Car parking and bicycle shed ................................................................................................ 21
Safety issues / Emergencies .................................................................................................. 21
Student card ........................................................................................................................... 21
Canteen / Cafeteria & other facilities .................................................................................... 22
IT Facilities ............................................................................................................................. 22
First Aid.................................................................................................................................. 22
Lockers ................................................................................................................................... 22
Library .................................................................................................................................... 22
Housing Information ................................................................................................................. 23
Student Code of Behaviour ....................................................................................................... 24
General ................................................................................................................................... 24
Exams ..................................................................................................................................... 24
Theft ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Network login information .................................................................................................... 26
Administration Procedures ....................................................................................................... 26
Residence Permit ................................................................................................................... 26
Registration with the municipality of Apeldoorn ................................................................. 26
Citizen Service Number (BSN) ................................................................................................ 26
Medical Support ........................................................................................................................ 27
Visiting GGD for TBC Check .................................................................................................. 27
Visiting GGD for STI check .................................................................................................... 27
Expiration of registration or insurance ................................................................................. 27
Leaving Wittenborg ................................................................................................................... 28
Graduation ............................................................................................................................. 28
Continuing your studies in another University .................................................................... 28
Returning to your Home country .......................................................................................... 28
Important Addresses ................................................................................................................. 29
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General
Gemeente Apeldoorn (City Hall)....................................................................... 29
Medical ................................................................................................................................... 29
Gelre Ziekenhuizen Apeldoorn ...................................................................................... 29
GGD Gelre-IJssel Apeldoorn (TBC Control or STI Check) ................................................ 29
Romijn Apotheek C.V. (Pharmacy) ................................................................................. 29
Taling Apotheek (Pharmacy) .......................................................................................... 29
Beekpark Tandartsen (Dentist) ....................................................................................... 29
Finances
Coöperatieve Rabobank Apeldoorn .............................................................. 30
ABN AMRO ...................................................................................................................... 30
ING Bank ......................................................................................................................... 30
Student Housing .................................................................................................................... 30
Shops ...................................................................................................................................... 31
Hoofdstraat ......................................................................................................................... 31
Winkel Centrum Oranjerie .................................................................................................. 31
Restaurants/Bars
Don Quichotte Eten & Drinken ........................................................... 31
KFC.................................................................................................................................. 31
McDonalds ...................................................................................................................... 31
Wokcentre ....................................................................................................................... 31
Jules Verne (French) Raadhuisplein 3 ............................................................................ 31
Asia Vietnamees Spec Rest ............................................................................................. 32
Pizzeria Sardegna ........................................................................................................... 32
Sport/Recreation .................................................................................................................... 32
Omnisport Apeldoorn De Voorwaarts 55 ....................................................................... 32
Zwembad de Sprenkelaar (Swimming Pool) .................................................................... 32
Others..................................................................................................................................... 32
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The Wittenborg General Information Guide
Foreword
The Administration division welcomes you to Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences.
This handbook has been specially created for all students arriving to study at Wittenborg
and includes information about Apeldoorn, Wittenborg in the Aventus building, and student
affairs. Additionally, it provides details of telephone numbers and addresses of important
institutions, shops, and cafes.
The academic and professional staff at Wittenborg, work together to support you and are
committed to providing services that will meet your individual needs. Students can use this
information resource when arriving to Apeldoorn for the first time, and later as a handy
piece of literature to be used when and if needed!
We hope the time you spend at Wittenborg will be fulfilling and rewarding.
Wittenborg Team
Last update: Apeldoorn, February 2016
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Welcome in Apeldoorn
Apeldoorn's History
The history of Apeldoorn goes back to the year 792, when the “villa ut marca Appoldro” was
mentioned in a deed of gift. At the time the “city” only consisted of few houses. It was not
until the end of the 16th century, when the paper industry began to flourish, that Apeldoorn
flourished along. In 1684 Willem III van Oranje (the ancestor of the Dutch Royal family)
bought house Het Loo and build palace Het Loo next to it. Several members of the Royal
family have lived there over the centuries, which gave the city the charm and charisma it
still has today. During the 20 century Apeldoorn has grown into one of the larger cities in
the Netherlands, measuring 340 km2.
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Compared to other towns and cities, Apeldoorn is surprisingly different. The beautiful
gardens, many city parks, impressive detached dwellings and relatively few high-rise
buildings, give it an atmosphere of tranquillity and space. The fairly large rural area around
the centre that is home to villages such as Hoenderloo, Beekbergen/Lieren, Loenen,
Oosterhuizen, Klarenbeek, Wenum-Wiesel, Beemte Broekland, Uddel, Hoog Soeren, Radio
Kootwijk and Ugchelen, strongly enhances the atmosphere.
Apeldoorn is located in the centre of Netherlands, in the province of Gelderland. It’s
situated along National Park the Veluwe, with western parts of the city spread over forest
covered hills dotted with small lakes, and eastern parts stretching in a wooded valley.
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Apeldoorn’s Economy
With a population that exceeds 155,000, and 90,000 jobs, the city fulfils a regional function
in the Stedendriehoek (triangle of cities) Apeldoorn – Deventer – Zutphen. It’s a key area for
employment in the eastern side of the Netherlands. Nationally well-known companies and
employers in Apeldoorn include the Tax and Customs Administration, Centraal Beheer
Achmea, Wegener Uitgeverij, Kadaster and HITT traffic control.
Apeldoorn is also home to many athletes and more than a hundred sports clubs. Omnisport
Apeldoorn is the only indoor accommodation in the Netherlands that can host large
international athletics and track cycling events. It is a major player in the leisure industry of
the Netherlands.
However, the largest share of income in Apeldoorn is through its many tourist attractions.
With sights such as the Apenheul, Koningin Julianatoren, Radio Kootwijk, National Museum
Paleis Het Loo, and National Park the (Hoge) Veluwe (making it a favourite spot for
holidaymakers and day-trippers), the flow of tourists is constant all year around. (For more
details about sights in Apeldoorn, check Chapter 2.)
Transportation in Apeldoorn
Apeldoorn is situated more or less in the middle of the Netherlands. It is easy to get to by
car as well as public transport.
Train
The city is situated along the main line between the eastern and western parts of the
Netherlands; getting you to places like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Amersfoort,
Deventer and Enschede within 1,5 hours. There is a direct connection with Schiphol Airport
as well. To reach the northern or southern part of the country you have to change trains in
either Deventer, Amersfoort or Utrecht. For train timetables (also in English) see: www.ns.nl
or www.9292.nl for all public transport.
Bus
Apeldoorn is the 'capital' of the Veluwe, one of the most important tourist areas in the
Netherlands with a lot of very interesting sites to visit. Therefore, most villages and cities
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on and alongside the Veluwe are accessible by public busses. They all depart from the bus
station (next to the train station). For timetables (also in English) see www.9292.nl.
Costs of living
Due to the high population density, property in the Netherlands is expensive. Most
properties are small, particularly in the inner cities. Renting a house or room in the city
outskirts is considerably cheaper than in the city centre. Luckily, daily expenses for
groceries are identified to be low. A student can expect to spend a total of €700 / €750 a
month (excluding tuition fee and personal expenses).
Some examples of other expenses:
- Annual discount card for trains €50,- This card will give you 40% off on each train ride you take between 09:00 and 16:00 and
between 18:30 and 06:30 on weekdays and all weekend. This means a one way ticket
from Apeldoorn to Amsterdam will cost you €8,90 (without discount €14,80). And a
return ticket Amsterdam – Apeldoorn will cost you €17,80 (without discount €29,60).
(More information in Chapter 3.)
- A meal at an average bistro or restaurant costs between €10 - €30.
- A packet of cigarettes costs about €6,00.
- Student health insurance costs you €500 per year.
Kings Day 27 of April 2016
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Kings Day celebrates the birthday of the
Dutch King of the Netherlands and is
supposed to be a day of national unity
and “togetherness” (Dutch:
saamhorigheid).
The tradition started on the 31 of
August 1885, on the birthday of Princess
Wilhelmina, later Queen Wilhelmina.
Since 1949, after the accession of Queen
Juliana, Queen's Day is Queen Juliana's
birthday on April 30 .
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Kings Day, you will see:
a fair on the Market Square;
brass bands playing;
street musicians;
other live music on stages;
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fireworks in the evening;
jumble sale in the streets;
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loads of red, white, blue (national
flag) and orange (national colour)
everywhere!
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But most of all, you will find thousands and thousands of people in the town centre
celebrating the King’s birthday. Walking around, sitting on side walk cafes, drinking beer or
an ‘orange bitter’ and having fun.
Kings Night
The night before Kings Day, Kings Night is celebrated. Started
as a warm up for Kings Day, it has now become a celebration
on its own. Many (inter)national artists look forward to the
event that starts earlier almost every year. Around 14:00
hours the first stage opens up and you can dance the night
away right into Kings Day! On the station square the annual
Station Dance will start at 19.00 o’clock.
King Town Jazz & Soul Festival
King Town Jazz & Soul is the newest of festivals in the Apeldoorn area. It is a yearly music
festival in Apeldoorn. Every year during the last weekend of May a variety of bands plays live
music on several stages in the city center. Jazz in the Woods is free, and therefore nearly
60.000 people attend this event. In the past, the bands which have played at King Town Jazz
& Soul were Jazz bands, but nowadays you can also hear pop, blues, hip-hop, reggae, big
band and other music styles.
(Music) Festivals in the Netherlands
Around Whitsunday / Pentecost (Pinksteren in Dutch) the festival season opens up with
Pinkpop.
Throughout the summer you can join Lowlands (3 days), Dancevalley, Mysteryland, Festival
Mundial, Indian Summer Festival, Rock Werter (Belgium) and many more, spread all over the
country. A special festival is the one on May 4 and 5 . After World War II, May 4 became
Remembrance Day, with a national two-minute silence at 20:00 hours. On May 5 the Dutch
celebrate their freedom. Due to its important role during the liberation of the Netherlands,
the city of Wageningen is well-known for its major Freedom Festival. But also other cities like
Zwolle organise big festivals around these days.
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(Music) Festivals in Apeldoorn
Every year several outdoor festivals take place on the market square in the city centre.
Dancetour and Summerloverz are the two biggest and well-known festivals. Summerloverz
usually takes place in July. In 2014 this dance event will be held on the 6 of July and
Dancetour takes place on the 10 of August from 13.00 to 22.00 o’clock. Both events are free
and it’s a great place to meet new people.
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Visit our open market
Although most cities in the Netherlands have their own
market(s), many people think that Apeldoorn is THE market
town in the country. There are several markets on every
weekday on different places. The main market is on Saturday
on the market square and has a couple of hundred market
vendors. The Saturday market has a lot of food stands with
vegetables, fruit, cheese, eggs, fish and meat. Flower- and
plant booths are common to.
Monday market, also on the market square, counts more
fabric booths. The others are much smaller and located in the
suburbs. Whilst visiting the market (especially on Saturdays)
it’s a tradition to eat fish from one of the stands. Dutch specialty is ‘haring’, which is fresh
raw fish. With some onions it is a real treat and very Old Dutch tradition! Also nice are
'lekkerbekje' or 'kibbeling' (fried cod).
Create your own bike tour
In the Netherlands there are twice as many bicycles as there
are people! Cycling tracks are routed and well-kept across
the entire country. Quite recently the majority of the
bicycle intersections are systematically numbered into a
complete network. This network allows you to create your
own route by simply following the numbers. You can either
get a map at the Tourist Information (VVV) or check one of
the maps on the site of the road or the internet. Simply
write down the numbers of the route you want to cycle and
off you go!
“Knooppunten” as the network of intersections is called,
covers part of the Veluwe as well, which is a very nice area
to bike around: www.fietsroutenetwerkveluwe.nl. Besides this network, there are
also signposted bike-tours (for instance “Oranjeroute” in and around Apeldoorn).
For an overview of cycling possibilities, please visit the Tourist
Information (VVV) or an ANWB shop. They sell the network maps as well as pre-routed
cycling tracks.
On the internet you can find an interactive map of the cycling network:
http://www.fietsersbond.net/fietsrouteplanner/fietsroutes-gelderland/knooppunten/
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Sights and attractions in Apeldoorn
Paleis Het Loo: a must see
Paleis Het Loo was built in 1686 by William
III and used for almost 300 years as a
(summer) palace by members of our Royal
family until 1975.
Special Events:
- "Christmas at Paleis Het Loo";
- A Royal view over the gardens: the roof of the palace is open for public on Eastern,
Queen’s day, White Sunday and Monday and on Wednesday’s of June, July and August;
- Monthly concert: every last Saturday of the month in the Ballroom of the palace (for more
information check their website: www.paleisconcerten.nl).
Latest opening hours and admission fees can be found on the website (Dutch, English, French
and German): www.paleishetloo.nl.
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Theatre Orpheus: All kinds of performances
The renewed Orpheus theatre is one of the
biggest and most modern theatres in the
Netherlands, allowing for all kinds of
performances; dramatic art, cabaret, ballet,
concerts, etc. Check out their website for the
latest programme: www.orpheus.nl. Tip: visit
the box office shortly before the show starts,
you might just get the last tickets at a discount,
or even better, for free!
Wenum - Oranjemolen ('t Haasje)
The only traditional wind mill of Apeldoorn is situated
in the village of Wenum. The mill was originally build
in 1840 as a Poldermolen (pumping water from lower
areas to higher ground), but was bought by Mr
Vorderman in 1913 to grind wheat/grain in order to
produce flour.
The mill is not open for visitors, but you can get up
close thanks to the road running next to it: Marleweg 64
in Wenum.
Apenheul
Apenheul is a zoo specialised in monkeys and apes from Asia,
Africa and South-America. The difference with other zoos in the
space and freedom the animals have in the park. Gorilla’s and
orang-utans are obviously unable to get to, but many smaller
species just mingle with the visitors. No bars, no wire netting, no
restrictions. For more information visit the website:
www.apenheul.nl.
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Life in the Netherlands – important to know
Bank Account and Banks
New international students can open a Dutch bank account easily, which is also highly
recommended. First you need to go to IND in Zwolle to get your residence permit. When you
have your Residence permit you can go to City Hall for your BSN number. With your BSN
number you can open a bank account. You can ask for assistance at the Front Desk.
Student affairs and traveling
Apeldoorn is centred around the inner city, extremely compact and therefore easy to get
around, especially by bike since there are hardly any hills to climb. The cycling distances
between student housing and school are generally no more than 20 minutes.
The Netherlands railway system is extremely extensive, frequent and modern. The trains are
well organised and there are regular services, especially in the west of Holland where trains
run between cities at an interval of 15 minutes. The trains are all non-smoking
compartments and first and second class carriages. First class is more spacious, luxurious
and often quieter, however more expensive.
Foreign students are able to purchase a reduction pass that entitles them to a 40% discount in
Holland during the off-peak hours. This card can be used between 09:00 – 16:00 and between
18:30 - 06.30 during the week and all day in the weekend. You can travel with 4 persons in
total with one discount card. You can get information regarding an off-peak travel card from
the larger Railway stations, or at www.ns.nl.
In order to use the bus, tram and metro in Holland a traveller requires an "OV-chipkaart"
(PTSmart Card)
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OV-Chipkaart
The OV-chipkaart (PT Smart Card) is the newest way to pay for public transport. The
OVchipkaart is the size of a credit card and has a built-in chip. You can reload this as often
as you like, with a balance in euros or with a season ticket.
Prior to each trip you check in by swiping your card over a scanner; the card will register the
location and reserve a certain amount of money for the trip. At the end of your journey you
need to check out; the card registers the location again and the cost of your trip will be
reduced form the card. Please make sure you check out! If you forget, the system cannot
calculate the actual costs of your journey and reduces a standard amount of money. This
often is much more than the actual costs of the trip! The OV-Chipkaart costs 7,50 EUR and is
available at www.ov-chipkaart.nl.
Traveling abroad
Students studying in the Netherlands holding a valid residence permit for the Netherlands
are free to travel to all the Schengen countries:
- Austria
- Greece
- Norway
- Malta
- Belgium
- Iceland
- Lithuania, Latvia
- Hungary
- Slovenia, Slovakia
- Estonia
- Netherlands
- Germany
- Spain
- Luxembourg
- Denmark
- Czech Republic
- Sweden, Switzerland
- Portugal, Poland
- Italy
- France, Finland
Note: The United Kingdom is not a part of the Schengen area!
Students will require a visa for the UK, which – if applied for in the first 6 months residence
in the Netherlands – will be referred back to a student’s home country. Before students start
to travel within the Schengen region of Europe they must already have been issued with their
"residence permit" also known as "ID card". If you do not yet possess the temporary
residence permit papers, you are not permitted to travel across the country borders.
Health and Insurance Matters
Wittenborg's students who are here on a Student
Visa are all fully insured through AON, which
includes the Health Insurance, Accident
Insurance, Liability Insurance, Legal Assistance
Insurance, Extra Costs Insurance, and Households
Contents Insurance/Baggage. Info:
https://www.aonstudentinsurance.com, we have
the ICS Complete package.
Health Insurance will cover the costs of medical
treatment, including physician's fees,
hospitalization and surgery, medicines prescribed by the physician, necessary ambulance
or taxi, psychiatric day or night care, physiotherapy, dental costs (partly) and more. More
information about the insurance policy will be fully described in the Insurance Certificate,
which is handed out to each student after arrival.
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Medical care in the Netherlands is of high quality and therefore expensive. You need to have
sufficient health insurance and liability insurance. Both are included in the package fee (for
international students) as are the administrative fees.
Students also need liability insurance, which is required by law in the Netherlands. This is
included in the insurance package offered by the Administration Office.
Students who are no longer obliged to take the Wittenborg package might like to find their
own insurance. This is of course always possible, although students will then need to
administer all arrangements themselves.
Visits to the doctor can be made by appointment. The front desk can help you make the
appointment. The doctor's bills should be brought to the Front Desk during its opening
hours, where appropriate forms will be provided in order to get the payment refunded from
the insurance company. You can also submit your claim online. For more information, please
visit https://www.students-insurance.eu/
Please note: Students who start working a (part time) job are obliged to arrange a Dutch
public health insurance, which differs from the student health insurance Wittenborg offers
and is quite expensive. If the public health insurance is not arranged properly, students take
the risk of getting fined. An allowance can be requested at the tax office. For more
information please contact the Front Desk during its opening hours or check the following
information site: http://www.nuffic.nl/international-students/preparation-stay/preparingyourhttp://www.nuffic.nl/international-students/preparation-stay/preparing-yourstay/insurance/health-insurancestay/insurance/health-insurance
Working in the Netherlands
For international students to work in the Netherlands, a working permit is needed. The
following academic activities also count as working: lecturing, doing a student internship or
work placement, conducting research, and pursuing a doctorate or PhD from a paid position
(as AIO, for example).
Students are not permitted to work without a specially issued permit in the Netherlands
during their stay (unless they are an EU citizen). These days the work permit is made easier
by the fact that students are issued a `BSN Number` (Citizen Service Number), just as Dutch
citizens. That allows them to find work for 10 hours a week during their months of study or
36 to 40 hours a week during their holidays.
Centre for Work and Income (CWI) - www.cwinet.nl/nl
Immigration Office in the Netherlands - www.ind.nl
Nuffic - www.nuffic.nl/immigration
EU students may be able - when working 56 hours a month - to get study funding from DUO
(Operational Education Services). www.duo.nl
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A few handy tips
Shops in Apeldoorn city centre are open on Monday from 13:00 – 18:00, on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Friday from 09:00 – 18:00 and on Thursday from 09:00 – 21:00 hours.
Outside the town centre shopping night is Friday evening. On Saturdays the shops close at
17:00 hours or sometimes 18:00 hours and on the first Sunday of the month stores are open
from 12:00 – 17:00. On all other Sundays the stores are closed.
Supermarkets however, have extended opening times. They are usually open late during the
week and on Saturday until 20:00 or 22:00 hours and on Sundays (some are open) between
16:00 and 19:00.
For more information on opening hours check www.opentot.nl.
Most shops hold Sales twice a year. During the Sales shops sell their last summer or winter
goods. Most articles are sold at greatly reduced prices. The Sales generally take place at the
end of December - beginning of January and in July. In Dutch the sales are called
"Opruiming" or "Uitverkoop”.
If you are looking for second-hand things, take a look into the second-hand shop “Kringloop”
(Laan van de Mensenrechten 590 7332 AB Apeldoorn next to AVENTUS).This shop sells all
sorts of second-hand goods, such as washing machines, fridges, furniture, vacuum cleaners,
etc. You can also find Second-hand clothes at “Scambio” (Kerklaan 57-B, 7311 AE).
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Wittenborg Campus
Wittenborg is one of the Netherlands’ top international universities of applied sciences
offering preparation, bachelor and master programmes to students from around the world.
Our programmes are offered in English. They include fields such as Hospitality Management,
Event Management, Marketing and many more in which Wittenborg has forged solid
programme partnerships with Universities in the UK, France, Germany and Spain.
Our School operates from a close knit team of professional people dedicated to excellence in
business and entrepreneurship. On www.wittenborg.eu you can find general information
about our programmes. More in depth information can be retrieved from www.wittenborgonline.com .
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How to find your way around the building
Wittenborg Tower
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Information Desk for the Building
Copy Shop
Auditorium
Stairs, Lift and Toilets
Cafeteria / Restaurant
Fire Exits
Bicycle parking place
Train Station Apeldoorn Central Wittenborg Tower - Ground Floor
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Location Aventus
B0-40
Main Entrance
Wittenborg Tower - 3 Floor
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B3.07
B3.10
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Location Spoorstraat
Ground Floor
Second Floor
Second Floor
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Facilities for students
Car parking and bicycle shed
No free car parking facilities are available, but you can always find paid parking facilities
across from the University.
Bicycle parking is available for students in the basement of the building. The entrance of the
basement is to the left and the right of the main entrance on Laan van de Mensenrechten
(shown in the building map on the previous pages).
Bicycle sheds in front of the building are meant for train passengers. If you decided to place
your bike here please make sure you place it in one of the bicycle stands. Bikes that are not
placed in the stand will be removed by the authorities and you will have to pay €5,00 to get
it back.
At the Spoorstraat Location, you will find the bicycle parking to the side of the building.
Safety issues / Emergencies
During a fire or an emergency evacuation of the building, the Central Security administration
of the building will keep everyone informed via the speakers fixed in each room. If ever
finding yourself in an emergency situation, please move to the evacuation points advised by
the authorities.
Student card
All registered students will be issued with a “Student card” having their name and the
student registration number together with a picture printed on it. Students are required to
have this card in their possession when they enter the building. This will be you ID
(identification card) within the building AND FOR EXAMS!
If you lose your ID card, you will have to collect a new ID card at the Main Reception Desk in
the central hall and you will be charged €7.50 to issue.
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Canteen / Cafeteria & other facilities
The canteen at the end of the main street of the Aventus Building is open to Wittenborg
students. Other facilities such as the restaurant, hair dresser and car mechanic can be used
with discounts.
The restaurant across form the elevator (Intermezzo) has some special offers every week.
They also have a take-away menu and coffee, tea and espresso is cheap before 10.00 am
(after 10.00 am it’s 0,50 EUR)
IT Facilities
We have a fully operational high-speed network with internet access for all PCs. Students will
have access to the computer rooms during office hours. Students can use their laptops and
connect to the internet using the wireless connection available at any point of either
building.
Student Support – Front Desk
Front Desk area, for all general questions regarding school and living in the Netherlands, as
well as assisting students in the submission and collection of all documentation including,
registration, re-registration, residence permit application and re-application.
First Aid
A First Aid box is situated on the 3 floor. Plasters and pain killers are available at the Front
Desk.
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Lockers
Wittenborg has 48 safe lockers available for student use. Students can rent a safe locker for a
1 year for a price of €25. Students can store their laptops, books and bags in those lockers
which are located across from the Front Desk.
Library
Various books with relation to all business modules taught at Wittenborg are available for
reference and borrowing at the Wittenborg library on the first floor of the Spoorstraat
Building. Additionally, if you are interested in reading novels and books on various other
topics, you are free to borrow those from the open library in the student area on the 3 floor
of the Aventus Building.
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The public library in Apeldoorn is known as “Bibliotheek Apeldoorn CODA” is located at
Vosselmanstraat 299, 7311 CL Apeldoorn or you can contact them via Tel: 055-5268400.
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Housing Information
For Student Housing in Apeldoorn, Wittenborg has joined forces with local housing owners to
form a special foundation which will provide basic student accommodation to national and
international students. Student housing in the Netherlands generally means three to five
students sharing a house or apartment with communal cooking and bathroom facilities.
Housing Guarantee: There is an acute housing shortage in the Netherlands, which means that
it is not always easy for students from abroad to arrange housing themselves before
entering the country to study. Students are offered a place in the student house Wittenborg
arranges for them during the first 5 months of their stay. After 5 months they are free to
arrange their own place to live.
All Wittenborg housing consists of a single or shared furnished room. Furniture means a bed
with quilt and pillow, desk with light, table and chair and wardrobe. Additionally, there will
be a refrigerator, cooking facilities, television, washing machine and vacuum cleaner
available for use.
Wittenborg also offers spaceboxes; containers turned into a student rooms. These offer 18m
per student and include a personal bathroom and kitchenette.
All housing will be in the town of Apeldoorn itself and within cycling distance of the
University campus as well as the town centre. For more information, email to:
[email protected]
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Student Code of Behaviour
General
Students should not arrive late for lessons
Students should do their homework
Students should not be unruly in the lesson
No plagiarism of any kind is accepted at Wittenborg
Exams
5 minutes before starting time, the exam room will be closed to students. Make sure you are
on time. If you arrive after the door is closed, you will have to wait. Any students who are
late, will be admitted half an hour after exam starting time, but they will not be allowed
extra time to complete the exam.
You are required to bring identification to your exam. Student ID or your Passport.
You may not have your phone or watch on you during the exam.
For the full rules and regulations regarding the Exams, see the Exam Hall regulations
published to the Wittenborg Online Student Environment.
Some exam presentations may be filmed to have a record of the event. If you have problems
with this, speak to your tutor beforehand.
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Theft
Wittenborg will report all theft to the police and will prosecute any offenders caught. All
assets of Wittenborg are for use of its students and they are automatically obliged to ensure
the wellbeing of all assets for future usage.
The Wittenborg Network and its Code of Behaviour:
All users on our network have their own account, with a login-name and password. These are
provided you by the Front Office when you first come to Wittenborg. At
http://www.wittenborg-online.com you will find the student learning environment. You can
access your student email address from here as well.
Once you are a student, Wittenborg will send all communications to your student email
address, so be sure to check it regularly. In your student webmail page you will also be able
to access the school timetable. This will always be the most recent version.
Your account gives you some rights but also some obligations:
You, and only you, are responsible for everything that happens on the network in
combination with your login-name. Change the password you are given and keep the new one
safe. If you run into problems with this, the Front Desk will be able to sort it out.
It goes without saying say that we expect you to treat our computers and software as your
own!
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Network login information
Website
Intranet
Email
www.wittenborg.eu
www.wittenborg-online.com
office.wittenborg.com
Problems with Access?
Please contact the Front Desk: [email protected]
Administration Procedures
Residence Permit
If you need to apply for new residence permit, few things need to be arranged:
Registration letter / tuition fee payment
Insurance
Bank balance sheet with proving your financial means for living (required amounts can
be found on www.ind.nl )
Please visit Front Desk and make an appointment to renew your ID card. Make sure you
inform the Front Desk on time. Wittenborg is not responsible for any delay or consequences
that you might experience in your residence permit application.
Once you have your Residence Permit and ID card, Wittenborg will need a copy. If you come
to the Front Desk, we would like to copy it for our archives.
Registration with the municipality of Apeldoorn
All students must be registered in the City Hall of the city they live. The Administration
Office will make an appointment with the Gemeente (Apeldoorn City Hall) for registration of
the newly arrived students from abroad. For the appointment, students should carry the
following documents:
A confirmation that the residence permit has been applied (from IND)
A copy of Birth Certificate
Accommodation contract
Citizen Service Number (BSN)
“Burgerservicenummer” (BSN) is a unique personal number which 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.
NOTE: BSN will be issued to all students upon registering at the Gemeente.
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Medical Support
Visiting GGD for TBC Check
Almost all non-Dutch passport holders who will stay in the Netherlands for more than 3
months are obligated to make an appointment at GGD “Gemeentelijke of Gemeenschappelijke
Gezondheidsdienst” (Health Service) to undergo the checkups for TBC (Tuberculosis).
Wittenborg Administration will make appointments for the newly arrived students. You will
receive an invitation in your email. Please come on time.
Visiting GGD for STI check
All students under the age of 25 living or studying in the Netherlands can get free STI
checkups at the GGD. GGD also has contact hours for those who have questions regarding
sexuality, any subject from pregnancy and birth control to STI’s and sexual orientation can
be discussed anonymously and for free.
You can visit the website for information http://www.ggdnog.nl/Seksualiteit (in Dutch) or
ask the Front Desk to make an appointment for you. (You can also make an appointment
with the School Doctor, but this is not free of charge).
What to do if you are sick?
If you are sick and cannot attend the class, you need to inform the teacher about it by
calling Wittenborg (088-667 2688). If you need to see a family doctor or a dentist please call
the front desk for assistance.
If you are very sick and you want to get medical assistance in the weekend, you can dial
0900-600 9000 evening /night/weekend to make an appointment to see a doctor. Please take
your Insurance papers with you every time you visit a medical counsellor.
Expiration of registration or insurance
If your registration at Wittenborg or your insurance is about to expire you need to extend
these. In order to arrange extension you can request for an invoice at the Front Desk. After
you have received the invoice, you can transfer the required amount to Wittenborg’s bank
account which can be found on the invoice.
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Leaving Wittenborg
Graduation
Graduation is receiving or conferring an academic degree. This is the first and foremost
reason we encourage all our students to leave Wittenborg, as successful achievers of their
dream. This can only be achieved with massive amount of hard work and commitment.
Upon graduating from Wittenborg, all graduates are entitled to apply for a new resident
permit from IND: “Search year student” (Zoekjaar). This residence permit is similar to a
general “working permit” and students are legally allowed to work full-time.
For more information, visit:
Expat Law: http://www.expatlaw.nl/dutch_highly_skilled_migrant.htm
Continuing your studies in another University
If you decide to continue your studies at another university, you will have to follow the
procedure to cancel the registration at Wittenborg. This is important for two reasons:
Wittenborg will have to inform the IND about your new situation to make sure your legal
situation is arranged. Secondly Wittenborg can only transfer your student deposit to you if
you have informed us and finished your deregistration.
The procedure is as follows:
1. Fill and sign the Deregistration and Wittenborg exit form (available at Front Desk)
2. Hand in a copy of your latest residence permit (ID card)
3. Provide the Registration letter of your new university
Returning to your Home country
If you decide to go back to your home country, you will need to follow a few steps to cancel
the registration at Wittenborg. This is important for two reasons: Wittenborg will have to
inform the IND about your new situation to make sure your legal situation is arranged.
Secondly Wittenborg can only transfer your student deposit to you if you have informed and
finished your deregistration.
The procedure is as follows:
1. Fill and sign the Deregistration and Wittenborg exit form (available at Front Desk)
2. Hand in a copy of your latest residence permit (ID card)
3. Hand in a copy of your flight ticket/ boarding pass
4. Hand in a copy of the exit stamp in your passport
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Important Addresses
General
Gemeente Apeldoorn (City Hall)
Marktplein 1
7311 LG Apeldoorn
Dial: 14 055 (if calling from outside Netherlands; (+31) (0) 55 580 15 55)
•
Politie (Police)
Dial: 112 (Emergencies Only)
Dial: 0900-8844 (no urgency)
•
Brandweer (Fire department) Dial: 112 (Emergencies
Only)
Dial: 055-5483000
Medical
Huisarts Zandkroon (School Doctor)
Arnhemseweg2
7331 BK Apeldoorn
Dial: 055-5333288
Gelre Ziekenhuizen Apeldoorn
Albert Schweitzerlaan 31
7334 DZ Apeldoorn
Dial: 055- 5818181
GGD Gelre-IJssel Apeldoorn (TBC Control or STI Check)
Het Portaal, Deventerstraat 43
7311 LV Apeldoorn
Dial: 088-4433000
Romijn Apotheek C.V. (Pharmacy)
Hoofdstraat 51-A
7311 JV Apeldoorn
Dial: 055-5212181
Taling Apotheek (Pharmacy)
Talingweg 51
7331 GK Apeldoorn,
Dial: 055-5419678
Beekpark Tandartsen (Dentist)
Roggestraat 158
7311 CE Apeldoorn
Dial: 055 522 4040
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Finances
Coöperatieve Rabobank Apeldoorn
Marktplein 40
7311 LR Apeldoorn, Nederland
Dial: 055-5784911
ABN AMRO
Schuttersweg 76
7314 Apeldoorn, Nederland
Dial: 055-3551946
ING Bank
Stationsstraat 178
7311 MJ, Apeldoorn
•
Recruit a Student (Student job agency)
http://www.recruitastudent.nl/
http://www.recruitastudent.nl/Studenten/Exchangestudents.aspx
•
Studentenwerk (Student job agency)
http://www.studentenwerk.nl/
•
Challent.nl Studenten uitzendbureau (Student job agency)
http://www.challent.nl/
•
Undutchables Uitzendbureau voor Internationals (Student job
agency) http://www.undutchables.nl
Student Housing
• www.okroommate.com/cities/apeldoorn_gelderland.aspx
• www.pararius.com/apartments/Apeldoorn/
• www.Kamertje.nl
• www.kamernet.nl
• www.123wonen.nl
• www.directwonen.nl
• www.domica.nl
We also have lists of private renters – please ask at front desk or housing desk.
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Shops
Hoofdstraat
You might have a hard time looking for Apeldoorn
shopping centres outside the street of Hoofdstraat.
Unlike most cities, Apeldoorn shops are heavily
concentrated along one street, which happens to be
called Hoofdstraat (Mainstreet). Once you’re there, you
will have a lot of shops to choose from, including
affordable souvenirs and specialty craft stores.
Winkel Centrum Oranjerie
In the main shopping street a mall in situated called 'de Oranjerie'. In de Oranjerie houses
60 shops varying from fashion, toys, interior, food, photography shops, shoes, jewellery,
electronics, cosmetic, sports and travel agencies. For more information visit:
www.winkelcentrumoranjerie.nl/
Restaurants/Bars
Don Quichotte Eten & Drinken
Van Kinsbergenstraat 3
7311 BL Apeldoorn
Tel: 055-5211036
Web: www.restaurant-donquichotte.nl/
KFC
Het Rietveld 1
7321 CT, Apeldoorn
Tel: 055 519 0395
McDonalds
Hofstraat 1
Apeldoorn
Tel: 055 378 2473
Web: www.mcdonalds.nl
Wokcentre
Brinklaan 32
7311 LB Apeldoorn
Tel: 055-5767299
Web: www.wokcentre.nl
Jules Verne (French)
Raadhuisplein 3
7311 LJ Apeldoorn
Tel: 055-5217394
Web: www.restaurantjulesverne.nl
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Asia Vietnamees Spec Rest
Loolaan 25
7314 AB Apeldoorn
Tel: 055-5219393
Pizzeria Sardegna
Van Kinsbergenstraat 7
7311 BL Apeldoorn Tel:
055-5219816
Sport/Recreation
Sportcentrum De Scheg (swimming, iceskating, tennis, squash, fitness, etc.)
Piet van Donkplein 1
7422 LW Deventer
Tel: 0900-6597777 (€0,20/min)
Web: www.scheg.nl
Omnisport Apeldoorn
De Voorwaarts 55
7321 MA Apeldoorn
Tel: 055-3684611
Web: http://www.omnisportapeldoorn.nl/home
Zwembad de Sprenkelaar (Swimming Pool)
Laan van Zevenhuizen 381
7323 AW Apeldoorn
Tel: 055-366 2600
Fax: 055-360 3894
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.desprenkelaar.nl/index.php?hm=hom
Others
For all other information, please visit: http://www.apeldoorn.nl/
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