Arrival information for EU students

For update information about COVID-19 take a look at this website from our government.

Vaccination

The nearest GGD vaccination centre is in Wageningen, Centrum, Hoogstraat 23, 6701 BLWageningen Every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a pop-up location. For people who want a 1st and 2nd vaccination, booster shot or repeat vaccination You can come without appointment. Bring your ID and your face mask

The other GGD vaccination centre is in Ede, Achterdoelen 37-41, 6711 AV Ede . You can come without appointment. For more information check this website.

Self quarantine

Please check the government website to see if self- quarantine is mandatory for you.

Appointment for testing

The nearest GGD testing centre is in Ede, Achterdoelen 37-41, 6711 AV Ede. You can come without an appointment. Bring your passport/ID and your face mask. For more information check this website.

More information about help and support when self-quarantining can be found: here.

Deadline to sign up: 29th of July.

The Annual Introduction Days (AID) will take place from 19 to 24 August 2022. Check the AID website for more information.

We advise our new students to join the Annual Introduction days (AID). During AID the students get to know the campus, study advisor, the classmates, the University and all the other things that Wageningen has to offer.

For questions about AID you can send an email to info.aid@wur.nl

Questions about traveling to Wageningen? Join this whatsapp group to ask your questions: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KLvKkaTEMoV7d4hIHwfUkc

BE AWARE! There will be no trains to and from Ede-Wageningen station from 7 to 31 August. You will travel by bus from surrounding stations.

Buses from Driebergen-Zeist, Arnhem and Barneveld

Ede-Wageningen train station will undergo a major makeover this summer. Due to the construction work, there will be no trains to and from Ede-Wageningen from 7 up until 31 August.

From surrounding stations: Driebergen-Zeist, Arnhem and Barneveld you will travel by bus. Your train ticket is valid for this replacement transport. The trip will take about 30 minutes longer than usual.

Coming from Schiphol-Airport

Step 1) From Schiphol-Airport: buy a train ticket to Ede-Wageningen (!).

Step 2) Choose the train that goes directly to Driebergen-Zeist (not the other option, because then you need to transfer at Utrecht Central).

Step 3) Get off at Driebergen. Switch to touringcar (with extra storage room for luggage) to Ede-Wageningen station.

Plan your trip

Plan your trip here, or download the NS (Dutch Railway) app from the Appstore or Google Play.

If you want to know more about the new station Ede-Wageningen, visit: www.spoorzone-ede.nl (Dutch only).

All foreign students staying in the Netherlands longer than 4 months have to do municipality registration. You can make an appointment via the link https://afspraak.wageningen.nl/services (select moving to Wageningen). After you have registered you will receive your BSN (Citizen Service Number).

For the registration you need to bring:

• a printed and completed municipality registration form (download form)

• your passport and a copy passport

• copy visa sticker (if applicable)

• your rental agreement and copy rental agreement

Municipality Ede

Are you living in Bennekom or in Ede you can make an appointment for municipality Ede via the link appointment Ede (it is in Dutch). Address Raadhuisplein 3, Ede.

A laptop is indispensable for students. For activities such as computer practical’s and groupwork the use of your own laptop is the standard. Also, for exams it is important to have a laptop that meets the WUR requirements

Since next year more exams will take place on campus, likely on your own laptop.

If you have any questions or need help for all laptop models:
Visit: ServicePoint IT, Forum reception desk
Call: Servicedesk IT (31) 317 4 88888
E-mail: servicedesk.it@wur.nl

In Wageningen and its surrounding cities you will find several bank shops where you can go to apply for a Dutch bank account.

Most of the Dutch bank shops will ask you for your BSN (Citizen service number) before opening a bank account. The municipality will provide you with this BSN as soon as you are registered as a citizen of Wageningen (this procedure may take a few weeks).

There are four main banks in the Netherlands, which international students tend to open an account at: ABN AMRO, Bunq, ING and Rabobank. Unfortunately not all of them are in the English language.

The student accounts are offered under special conditions that fit the need of international students.

It is recommended to check what is required by the specific bank in advance. In case of a proof of enrolment, you can download this yourself in Osiris.

The monthly fee is relatively low, from free up to around € 4.00 per month.

Here you can you can find an overview of banks that can serve as a guideline for opening an account at these four banks.

We advise all international students to bring cash and/or a credit card when travelling to the Netherlands.                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

For information about student housing, see the website about housing. If you already have a room from Idealis, you can collect your key at Idealis (Bornsesteeg 3). Note: At this moment international students can apply for a room. We noticed that a lot of students don't reply or apply for rooms. Please apply for several rooms (for example 5 rooms), and also reply if you received confirmation for a room, otherwise the room will go to the next student. Applying for one room does not mean you will get that room. To assure you will get a room, it is better to be not too demanding and accept a room. It is easier to move when you have settled down in Wageningen.

If you are still looking for a room, you can contact Housingdesk Wageningen to find more about housing options in Wageningen. Note: Be aware of fraud in the private market.

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Non-Dutch students must be adequately insured for medical expenses while staying in the Netherlands. The Netherlands has treaties regarding health insurance with all EU member states. Your insurance company can provide you with a European Health Insurance Card. To secure yourself with a good complete health insurance we advise you to apply for Health insurance AON + complete. You can apply online through website AON (AON-Student Insurance).

Information Aon Basic Healthcare Insurance -> download folder

What does Aon Student Insurance cover? Download Leaflet FAQ’s

Information for  EU/ EEA students-> download leaflet

Are you planning to work while studying in The Netherlands? Here you can find more information.

If you have a Covid-19 related question you can call this number from the Dutch government: 0800-1351 (from the Netherlands). From abroad you can call this number: 00312 0205 1351.

General Practitioner

In The Netherlands your General Practitioner (huisarts) should always be your initial contact for all medical matters. The General Practitioner (GP) is key in the world of health care, treating patients for basic non-surgical problems and providing consultations for most of your general health questions. The GP also serves as your link to most other services such as hospitalisation, specialists, midwifery, physiotherapy, etc. If necessary, the GP can refer you to a medical specialist at short notice. The GP keeps your medical record up to date and prescribes your medication.

How to find a GP?

You should register with a GP upon arrival in The Netherlands. You can choose your GP yourself. When choosing a GP, make sure you feel comfortable with them, as changing a GP once registered is discouraged and rarely done. Some GP’s may not accept any new patients as they are already filled to capacity. To find a local GP you can search on this website. The Student Medical Center Wageningen (not part of Wageningen University) accepts new patients and are experienced in typical student related problems.

Visiting your GP

In case of illness as well as for general consultations on less urgent matters, first phone your GP. A trained medical assistant will answer your call and note your complaints in order to properly schedule your appointment. This assistant has medical training and will ask you about your health issues you want to see the doctor about. This is standard practice in the doctor’s office in the Netherlands. Her aim is to asses the urgency of your situation and schedule the appointment soon enough. ​

​When making an appointment is common to have to wait a day or two before the doctor is available. ​

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Wageningen has several dentist’ (tandarts) centres where you can register, which is advisable when you are staying in the Netherlands for a longer period of time.

Dental treatment is not always covered by medical insurance, please ask your insurance company for its dental regulations. For AON check the website.

Looking for a dentist in Wageningen? On this website you can search for a dentist, based on place, zip code or dentist name. There is also a quality register for dentists (KRT) with several dentist in Wageningen. You can check the website (Dutch).

Dial 112 - LIFE THREATENING SITUATIONS ONLY​. You will be asked if you need police, an ambulance or the fire brigade. 

Non-life threatening medical emergency but cannot wait to the next day:​

• Family doctor, or
• Doctor's office at the hospital in Ede (call 0318 -43 4444 weekend and evening) 

After office hours (weekend/evening/ night) you can go to the Huisartsenpost Gelderse Vallei (Willy Brandtlaan 10, 6716 RP Ede). This is only for medical problems which are urgent and cannot wait until the next day. You always have to call first for an appointment (0318) 200 800. When you reach Gelderse Vallei Ziekenhuis please follow the signs: Spoedzorg. Always check if the treatment required is covered by your insurance before you go to the hospital!

If you moved to the Netherlands from a European country, it’s likely nothing will change for you. The main emergency number for most European countries is 112.

Need a dentist for emergency

After working hours, during the weekend or on national holidays, a dentist can be reached for emergencies by phone 0318-611888. The medical dentists post is located in the hospital in Ede. Willy Brandtlaan 10, 6716 RP Ede.

We offer help to students, based on what the students want we refer to the following person:

• Study Advisor: to discuss study progress and study planning. Link to study advisor.

• Student Dean: for information and advice on financing, regulations, study delays, studying with a functional disability, complaints or conflicts. Link to student dean.

• Student Psychologist: for support in case of support for example fear of failure to eating disorders, stress, gloominess and even depression. Walk in daily lunchtime. Link to student psychologists.

• Confidential Advisor for students: in case you experience undesirable behaviour can go to a confidential adviser. Undesirable behaviour can assume many forms such as sexual intimidation, aggression and violence, bullying and discrimination or unfair treatment.​ Link to confidential advisor.

Find more about how the public transportation system works in the Netherlands public transport. You will need an OV-Chipkaart to pay for buses, trams, trains and metros. In order to travel with the train and bus, we advise you to buy a ov-chipkaart at Schiphol service points.

Please visit ov chipkaart to find out how to buy an anonymous or a personalized ov card. You cannot buy a ticket in the bus. You can only buy a ticket in the bus with a Dutch bank card or credit card . You cannot pay with cash money. For planning your destination to Wageningen please use the  9292 journey planner

• When should I arrive in Wageningen?

The new academic year starts September 5. It is important to arrive on time in Wageningen. We advise you to arrive a few days before the start of the AID. This will give you time to arrange things such as registering at the Municipality and opening a bank account.

• Where can I find Internet and WiFi on campus?

More information can be found here: mobile device.

• Where can I find my study advisor?

More information about study advisor can be found here.

• I want to read more about experiences from other international students, where can I find that?

There is an international students blog about student life.

• Where can I buy my furniture for my room?

Online shops: For example Ikea. Buy furniture together with other students, so that you can share the delivery costs.

Second hand furniture: You can buy it second hand from students. There is a Facebook page where students sell their furniture, it is called 'Wageningen student plaza'. It is also possible to buy second hand furniture from the second hand shop. Google: Restore Ede or Kringloop Weldaad Wageningen.