Current students
[Netherlands] NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, Department of Communication & Multimedia Design
NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences
[Dutch] NHL Stenden Hogeschool
Exchange Agreement signed in 2012
Partner Affiliation: Department of Communication & Multimedia Design
NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences is a higher education institution located in the city of Leeuwarden in the north of the Netherlands. In 2018, the NHL University of Applied Sciences and Stenden University merged to become the NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences. The educational style is project-based learning in teams, conducted in a way similar to real practice situation, in collaboration with companies, etc. In 2010, the university also conducted an international collaboration project with the School of Medicine and the School of Design at Kyushu University. Though previous exchanges with the School of Design have focused on interaction design, game design, animation and art, it is also possible to study abroad in the fields of advertising, graphic design and music.
| Name of University and Department | NHL University of Applied Sciences Department of Communication &Multimedia Design |
| Department Available for Student Exchange | Department of Communication & Multimedia Design |
| Exchange Programs | Multiple |
| Semester/Academic Calendar Fall semester | Introduction week (mandatory): 28 August – 30 August 2024 Start Classes: 2 September 2024 – 31 January 2025 (including 2 test weeks) |
| Nomination Deadline | May 1 |
| Application Deadline for Host University (Partner University) | Application deadlines will be announced separately by the partner universities via e-mail at a later date. |
| Application Deadline at School of Design, Graduate School of Design, Kyushu University | March 15 |
| Semester/Academic Calendar Spring semester | Introduction week (mandatory): 29 January 2025 – 31 January 2025 Start Classes: 5 February 2025 – 11 July 2025 (including 3 test weeks) |
| Nomination Deadline | October 1 |
| Application Deadline for Host University (Partner University) | Application deadlines will be announced separately by the partner universities via e-mail at a later date. |
| Application Deadline at School of Design, Graduate School of Design, Kyushu University | March 15 |
| Application Procedure | Apply via email to Professor Matsuguma.(kuma@design.kyushu-u.ac.jp) |
| Language Proficiency (English) | A good level of English is required, comparable with a minimum of a level B2, described in the CEFR or IELTS band 6.0. |
| Remarks | Applications are accepted only once a year. |
| Number of Exchange Students | 2 |
| Department and Professors in Charge (Professors with “(*)” is primary in charge) | <Department of Design Strategy> – (*)Professor MATSUGUMA Hiroyuki – Professor HIRAI Yasuyuki <Department of Media Design> – Professor USHIAMA Taketoshi |
| E-mail of Professors | – Prof. MATSUGUMA: kuma@design.kyushu-u.ac.jp – Prof. USHIAMA: ushiama@design.kyushu-u.ac.jp – Prof. HIRAI: hirai@design.kyushu-u.ac.jp |
(Updated on March 8, 2024)
