Student services
UNESCO-IHE’s Student and Education Affairs Department offers all the services and information that new participants will need in order to familiarize themselves with their new surroundings.
On arrival, participants are helped to deal with formalities such as residence permits, insurance, etc., and are gradually introduced to life in the Netherlands and studying at UNESCO-IHE.
Introductions to UNESCO-IHE staff and fellow participants begin immediately, but the process becomes more intensive during the ‘Introduction Days’ that are held a few days after arrival.
Throughout the year the Student Affairs Department organizes a number of activities that aim to make life at UNESCO-IHE as pleasant as possible.
Most activities are organized together with participants. According to many alumni, the UNESCO-IHE social and cultural programmes leave lasting impressions. The social calendar starts with the reception at the official opening of the academic year.
Other celebratory occasions during a period of study at UNESCO-IHE include:
- the introductory programme after the first week of the course or programme;
- international social evenings, with performances from participants;
- the traditional Christmas dinner;
- various sports events; and
- excursions to places of interest in the Netherlands and elsewhere Europe.
The excursions are organized in addition to the field trips that form part of all programmes (and which vary per programme).
Health and religion
Students can consult a doctor at the Student’s Medical Centre. The costs of medical assistance are fully covered by UNESCO-IHE’s compulsory health and liability insurance. The Institute has a multinational and also multi-faith community, so there is a good chance that you will find your religious community in Delft or its surroundings. The churches in the Netherlands have appointed special chaplains for overseas students, who are also available at UNESCO-IHE.
Student Association Board (SAB)
The Student Association Board represents course participants in all UNESCO-IHE-related matters. The Board forms and maintains technical debating clubs for the various UNESCO-IHE courses, promotes cooperation between the different branches of study and courses, and conducts or participates in programmes, services and social activities.
The Board also discusses views and suggestions on course matters and the welfare of participants with the UNESCO-IHE management, and promotes contacts and cooperation with individuals and institutions in the Netherlands.
The members of the SAB are elected by UNESCO-IHE participants, and consists of four executive positions: chairman, general secretary, joint secretary and vice-chairman.
For more information contact the SAB.