There is life next to your study!
When you have made up your mind and start living in one of the two main cities in the Arnhem Nijmegen Cool Region, you will soon notice that they are real student towns.
For Nijmegen, it is quite logical with the two universities and its many colleges, spread over the city. You will notice a multitude of cosy bars and a diversity of active student societies. Nijmegen has put itself on the map with the yearly Four-Day March and the corresponding festivities and pop festivals. But make no mistake by thinking Arnhem comes in second. Characteristic for this city are the cultural activities that happen at every street corner. It is not a city to get bored with, especially if one can visit the variety of art festivals and fashion happenings that happen throughout the year.
Student life in Nijmegen
Nijmegen is a dazzling city where there is always something to do. The Molenstraat, Koningsplein and the Waalkade have many restaurants and bars where you can sit down, relax and enjoy yourself until late hours.
Social clubs
Nijmegen is a typical student town with of course a lot of student societies. There is one umbrella organisation, BOS, that coordinates the following five social clubs:
Sports
The sport centre at Radboud University is for students from the university and HAN students, who can practise more than 50 sports. There, one becomes an individual member with one of the sport clubs for the amount of 65,50 euro per year. HAN students can also practise their favourite sport at Seneca(site only in Dutch), the expertise centre for sport and health. Skaters go to the Triavium in Nijmegen, a well-known and popular indoor skating rink. Last but not least, the real sportsman can join the world famous Four-Day March.
Check this Dutch site for concerts and events.
Student life in Arnhem
Arnhem is a versatile student town with many activities of many sorts. You will find everything to have a great night out, like for instance, the bars at the Korenmarkt. Dance, theatre or cabaret can be experienced at the municipal theatre or Musis Sacrum. At the Rembrandt Theater or at film house Focus you can find the latest movies. (sites only in Dutch)
If you like to do more than just studying, it is possible to join one of the student societies in Arnhem, like SV Roderick or Creas. Most of these societies think that there is more to life than just studying. The ASP (Arnhem Pastoral Student Society) aims at meetings with some depth and inspiration, especially for academy students. (sites only in Dutch)
HAN-students can sport at reduced rates at two branches of Sportbedrijf Arnhem. It doesn’t matter if you like to swim or to play tennis, field hockey, football, or like to loose some energy at spinning, it is all possible with a student sport card
Contact with other foreign students
International Student Network Nijmegen [ISN] tries to help and make life pleasant for foreign students. Twice a year, in August and in January, ISN organises an introduction. In addition, there are excursions, parties, cultural evenings and other nice activities throughout the year.
The student organisation AEGEE is a meeting spot for both Dutch and foreign students.
The rugby club Obelix invites foreign students to have a Dutch rugby experience. Obelix plays games at national level.
