Twice a year, Avans University of Applied Sciences organises an International Kick-Off introduction programme for new international students who have been officially accepted to an English-taught study programme at Avans. This International Kick-Off provides you with lots of useful information that you may need as a new international student in the Netherlands and at Avans.
For the upcoming semester, starting in February 2026, the International Kick-Off days will take place on January 29th 2026 and January 30th 2026 in the week before the start of the semester. All students who have been formally admitted to Avans will receive more information and an invitation to register for the International Kick-Off in their email linked to the application at Avans around December 2025 / beginning of January 2026. Don’t forget to also check your spam folder regularly.
Please note that the International Kick-Off is compulsory.
Programme
Once you have been accepted to a study programme, you will receive an invitation email from the International Office, around December 2025 / beginning of January 2026. This email includes a detailed overview of the International Kick-Off programme. The 29th of January is our advised arrival day, on the 30th of January there will be an active social programme. Also, you will get to know some basics on living in the Netherlands and studying at Avans on this day.
If you have been guaranteed accommodation through Avans, you will sign your lease and are able to receive your keys during the International Kick-Off introduction days.