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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.
Do you want to stay in the Northern Netherlands, butβ¦
- youβre 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, youβll 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?
Weβre 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.