Visit the onboarding Market to arrange practical matters upon arrival as an international student at ut.
Are you a new international student? Join us at the Onboarding Market to find out about all the things you need to arrange when you arrive in Enschede. But don't worry, there are many services and student associations to support you at UT.
At the Onboarding Market you can meet representatives from the UT and external organisations and ask questions about formalities, housing, insurance, bank accounts, public transport, medical services, language courses and support services. Attendance is highly recommended to help you adjust to life in the Netherlands. The market is free and you don't need to be registered for Kick-In to attend.
Upcoming markets
EVENT | GROUP | DATE | TIME | LOCATION |
Onboarding Market | International master & exchange students | Thursday 28 August 2025 | 13:00 - 15:00 | Vrijhof Audiozaal |
Onboarding Market | International bachelor students | Thursday 28 August 2025 | 15:00 - 17:00 | Vrijhof Audiozaal |
Bike Market (during Opening Fair) | Bachelor students | Wednesday 20 August 2025 | 09:00 - 15:30 | Hogekamp Square |
Bike Market (during Sports Games) | Master & exchange students | Saturday 23 August 2025 | 13:00 - 17:00 | Hogekamp Square |
Pre-Arrival Webinars
Looking for some practical information to prepare for your arrival in the Netherlands? Check out the Pre-Arrival Webinars.
Matters to arrange
There are a number of formalities and other matters to arrange when you arrive in the Netherlands. If you are a new international student, you will receive an email from the Visa Office with more information about your formality appointments.
Organisations
At the Onboarding Market, you will meet representatives from many organisations and have the opportunity to ask them questions. Below you can find more information about each organisation.
UT Student Services & Visa Student Guidance & Well-being (SGW) Receive information about the services SGW has to offer, for example, student counselling and financial support. Also find out about student wellbeing.
On-Campus Medical Services Find out about the Career Services available at UT and register for the online platform JobTeaser to find information about vacancies, student jobs, internships, thesis projects etc.
Library, ICT Services & Archive (LISA) Find out about the advantages of a Student UnionCard. The card provides you with discounts on several sport and cultural activities. You will also need it to become a member of a sport or cultural association or to join fitness activities at the UT Sports Centre.
Student Mobility OV-chipkaart (+ISIC) for public transport
Dutch train, tram, metro and bus all use the same payment system, the OV-chipkaart. Getting a card and choosing a suitable subscription is a complicated process, especially for international students. That is why Student Mobility created the Student Mobility Card, a custom-made OV-chipkaart for international students.
In the Student Mobility App you can connect the card above to any international payment method and you can keep track of your travel expenses and bills so no unpleasant surprises. For more information and reservations go here!
If you are interested in an NS subscription (National Rail) do not order the card via Student Mobility but order it via https://www.ns.nl/en/season-tickets/ and choose a “new” OV-chipkaart in the process. Please note the NS subscriptions cannot be combined with discounts on local busses and you need a Dutch address and a Dutch bank account to apply online.
The Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is an international student organisation which aims to support and develop student exchange, and facilitate the social and personal integration of students.
Student World Associations Are you looking to have an international experience? Check out the Student Union's website to find out more about the student world associations at UT.
Makkabikes Hengelo sell second-hand bikes. Visit their website for more information.
In the Netherlands the bicycle is one of the most popular and convenient transportation methods. Swapfiets offer bicycle hire for a fixed monthly fee.
Our local police can provide information about important laws and traffic rules in the Netherlands. Do you have a question? Send a message via Facebook. Also check out the policeman's presentation about Dutch laws and traffic rules:
