Academic workload
A full workload is 30 ECTS per semester.
Academic calendar
September - January, February - July
Tuition fee
No tuition fee for Erasmus+ students.
Number of student places
Nursing: 2 students
Other study 6 students per academic year (places shared between faculties).
Admission requirements
You need at least two years of relevant study completed at an educational institute in your home country. Some programmes have specific entry requirements. See here for application information.
Language requirements
English CEFR B2 is required.
According to Dutch law, students from non-EU/EEA/Swiss countries cannot apply for visa themselves. All applications are coordinated by the University. You can read more here: Visa and Residence Permit
All exchange students must have valid health insurance, regardless of their nationalities. Students may be expected to purchase health care insurance for the duration of their stay, in addition to the insurance the students have from their home countries. EU/EEA students must bring their EHIC card. Non-EU/EEA students need to show that they have valid health insurance that covers their whole stay. Read more here: Insurance
Windesheim is one of the Netherlands top universities of applied sciences, with modern campuses in the cities of Zwolle and Almere. Most students from Nord University attend Zwolle campus. The university is known for its personal approach, small classes (15-20 students) and for working closely with the business community and public institutes.