Practical Matters

Going to university, and moving to a different country for it, comes with many practicalities that need to be taken care of. Think about your health insurance, getting a bank account for your regular spending, or getting your visa. You can find an overview of important information that can help you navigate these tasks below. Please refer to the menu on the left for more detailed information.

Apply for your LU-Card

Your LU-Card serves as your univeristy ID and access pass to LUC. You need your LU card to access the academic floors by elevator. Therefore, it is portant that you request your LU-Card on time, so that you have it shortly after arrival. You can find more information on how to request your card here.

Please note: you can only apply for your LU card after you are fully registered as a student, and you need a Dutch address to send your LU card to. You can find your full address at LUC, including postal code, in the ROOM system. The address will be Anna van Buerenplein [your room number]. If you send the card to Anna van Buerenplein 301, it will arrive at info desk. 

Opening a Bank Account

It is advisable to open Dutch bank account once you move to The Hague (if you do not have one already), as it will allow you to get many other services such as a mobile phone contract, transportation, etc. More information about this can be found here.

Insurance and Health

You are legally required to have health insurance to cover any medical costs you may incur during your stay. You must take out a health insurance policy before you arrive. You can find more information about health insurance possibilities here.

Visa and Residence Permit

Visa and/or residence permit applications need to be sudmitted in the Online Application Portal before 1 June 2024. You can find more information about this here.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees of LUC The Hague have two elements: the tuition fee and institutional fee. These fees are combined and referred to as Tuition Fee by the Central Student Administration. More information about tuition fees and when to pay them can be found here.

Municipality Registration

It is necessary to register your address as a resident in any municipality in the Netherlands. The process differs depending on your nationality, residence status, and whether you are moving from within our outside the Netherlands. 

You can read more about registration with the municipality here.