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Integration Track for highly-skilled internationals (REGISTRATION CLOSED)

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  • Harm Buiterplein 1 Groningen
  • Free

Registration deadline for this programme has now passed. Leave us your contact details if you want to be notified next time.

Own event Event
18 MIITN Career Track 08.10.25 By J.Dumchenko

Do you want to stay in the Northern Netherlands, but…

  • you’re not sure how to build a life here?
  • visas, taxes and jobs are confusing?
  • Dutch work culture feels unclear?

Join our FREE Integration Track

This programme is designed to support international students, graduates and spouses in the Northern Netherlands who are thinking about staying after graduation or have already decided to stay, but need some extra support. It is organised by Make it in the North in collaboration with IWCN and other experts on integration topics.

Over 4 weeks, you’ll gain practical knowledge about living and working in the Netherlands and connect with others in a similar situation.

Who is the programme for?

β€’ International students in their final year, recent graduates & international spouses
β€’ EU & non-EU welcome
β€’ Based in Groningen, Friesland or Drenthe

What will the programme cover?

Practicalities & Formalities

  • Taxes: what, when, how
  • Search year explained
  • Rental rights
  • Healthcare in the Netherlands

Social Life

  • Social integration: how to get started
  • Learning Dutch: why & where
  • Intercultural communication

Work & Career

  • CVs & cover letters
  • LinkedIn & job applications
  • Networking skills

When and where?

The programme includes weekly in-person workshops in the centre of Groningen in June 2026 on the following dates: 5, 12, 19 and 26 June. Expect time commitment of approximately 6 to 8 hours each week. This includes in-person sessions and online assignments.

How to apply?

We’re currently looking for motivated participants ready to actively take part in this programme.
Deadline for application has passed. We will be selecting a small group of participants.

Deadline for applications was Sunday 24 May.

If you registered, you will receive an email with info whether you have been selected on 28 May.