Checklist: application procedure

One year before leaving

Choose what you want to do (exchange/internship/summer school/volunteer work);
Check your faculty’s website (for possibilities, conditions, recognition of study points, etc);
Apply to the university (through your faculty) or company of your choice;
Arrange your finances (make a budget, apply for grants, etc);
Ensure you know the relevant language well enough (do you need to take a test?);
Ensure you have all the required visas and permits (check Nuffic’s or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ websites).

Apply to the university (if you have been nominated) or project abroad;
Arrange banking abroad (for some countries it may be handy to bring along a credit card);
Arrange housing (abroad and subletting your own room/flat/house);
Arrange transportation;
Conclude insurance;
Check whether your vaccinations are correct/up-to-date;
Appoint a representative;
Check the validity of your driving licence;
Check all DUO-related matters are in order;
Undertake background reading.