Interested? Follow these steps! 
Inholland University of Applied Sciences works together with Randstad Education. Are you interested in a vacancy or curious about the opportunities to work at Inholland? Then follow the steps below: 

1. Please send an email to hogeschool.inholland@nl.randstad.com and include the name of the location where you study.
2. Randstad arranges an introductory meeting with you to discuss your opportunities, both at Inholland and possibly with other employers as well.
3. If both you and Randstad are positive after this meeting, Randstad puts you forward for an open vacancy.
4. If Inholland University of Applied Sciences is enthusiastic too — congratulations! You can get started. Randstad takes care of all the paperwork and onboarding.

Curious about the job openings at Inholland? You can find them here!

Do you have questions about a job opening, your registration or something else? Feel free to send an email to hogeschool.inholland@nl.randstad.com. Randstad will be happy to help you!

On 31 August and 1 September, we will update Inholland’s education systems to reflect our new faculty structure. As a result, some education systems may be temporarily unavailable or look different from what you are used to. The Student Selfservice portal will be unavailable on Monday evening, 31 August, due to these updates.

What does this mean for you?

Are you currently completing your enrolment?
Student Selfservice will be unavailable on Monday, 31 August, from 5:30 to 10:00 p.m. If you have any outstanding actions in Selfservice related to your enrolment, please complete them before 5:30 p.m. on 31 August. Studielink will remain available, so you can still provide your authorisation for tuition fee payment that evening. You can also find this information on Knowledge base | Iris. During office hours on working days, you can contact the Central Student Administration with any questions at csa@inholland.nl.

Are you starting a programme at Inholland this academic year?
The name of your faculty will automatically appear in your student details from 1 September. You do not need to do anything.

Have you been studying at Inholland for some time?
Nothing will change in your day-to-day use of the systems. From 1 September, you will see the name of the faculty your programme belongs to in various education systems. You do not need to change anything yourself; this will happen automatically.

This change will not affect the content of your programme, the value of your degree or the support you receive. We are carefully preparing for the transition and do not expect any disruptions.

Questions or need support?
Do you have a question after reading this information? Please contact the Service Desk at your location. Do you have a question or problem related to your enrolment? Send an email to the Central Student Administration at csa@inholland.nl. We are happy to help and, where necessary, take action quickly.

Get important updates through the Inholland Iris app
Did you know the Inholland Iris app sends you push notifications about urgent updates, announcements or disruptions? For example, if a campus building is closed due to extreme weather, you’ll be the first to know. Haven’t downloaded the app yet? You’ll find it in the Play Store and App Store. Install the Inholland Iris app today and stay up to date with everything that matters to you.

Everything in one place
On the My Study page, you’ll find an overview of everything you need for your studies, including your timetable, grades, student ID card, and lecturer absences. You can access My Study via the pink menu bar at the top of your homepage.

Got questions?
Got a question? Iris will take you straight to knowledge base, where you’ll find practical information and answers to frequently asked questions. You can browse by topic or simply use the pink search bar. Want to get in touch with a buddy from the Student Success Centre, for example? Just type ‘buddy’ in the search bar. You can do this right from the homepage of knowledge base.

Stay up to date with events
Check out the events calendar to see at a glance what’s coming up. You can indicate whether you’ll attend, and see which fellow students are also planning to join.

Make Iris your own
With Iris, you’re always up to date with what’s going on in your studies—anytime, anywhere. You can customise your Iris homepage to suit your needs. Click the settings icon in the top right corner and drag, remove, or add blocks to your page. Want to see exactly how? Watch this short video.

If you're suffering from information overload, don't worry! Information specialists can help you search the library. That way, you will always find the right information for your assignments, whether in the library or on the internet. 

Access the library from the apps menu in the top left corner on Iris' home page. On our information literacy portal you will find information about searching, critically evaluating and processing information. 

If you would like to know more, please read the information in Knowledgebase on Iris or ask your question on the Selfserviceportal

You can buy a laptop that meets your programme requirements at a discounted price through one of the webshops below.

You can choose from two webshops:

Inholland.studyready.nl

Sign in with your Inholland account to view the available laptops.

Campusshop.nl (Dutch)

Select Inholland as your educational institution. You can then choose from the Basic, Pro or Creative Business categories.

For most degree programmes, a laptop from the Basic category meets the programme requirements. If you are studying Creative Business, you can choose from a separate range of laptops.

Of course, you are free to buy a laptop from another retailer. If you choose one of the webshops above, you will receive a discount and can be confident that the available laptops meet Inholland's minimum laptop requirements.

If you have any questions we would like to inform you about the FAQ’s on Iris.

On any device, always available. Files on OneDrive are available everywhere: Android phones, IPhone (iOS), laptop and MacBook. Having issues or is your own device not at hand? Via iris.inholland.nl > OneDrive you can access it anyway!  

Installing Office on your laptop
Another big advantage is that you, as a student of Inholland, can install the full version of Office on your own laptop for free. And you receive monthly updates, so you always have the latest version. 

More digital tips? Check your digital goodie bag. 

What does meaningful education look like at a time when AI is taking over more and more knowledge-based work? During the Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) in Haarlem, Business Studies students from Inholland University of Applied Sciences showed that the answer lies in collaboration, creative thinking and learning by doing.

For five days, students from the Netherlands, Poland, Ukraine, Belarus and Kazakhstan worked in international teams on a real branding challenge for hybrid food brand Jack’s Secret. Supported by lecturers, coaches and industry professionals, they developed strategic growth plans for the company.

Practice, entrepreneurship and fresh perspectives
The programme brought together practical learning, entrepreneurship and intercultural collaboration. Alongside the project, students explored Haarlem during a city tour, visited a museum and went behind the scenes at Endeavour.

This combination of learning, discovery and teamwork led to new insights and valuable exchanges between students from different backgrounds and perspectives.

Results that exceeded expectations
During the final presentations, the teams shared their branding plans with the client and programme supervisors. The plans were professionally developed, creatively designed and impressively strong. The quality of the presentations exceeded the expectations of both the client and the supervisors.

One student captured the impact of the week perfectly: ‘In one week, I learned more about branding and teamwork than I had in months of theory.’

Human skills remain essential
As AI becomes increasingly capable of gathering, analysing and presenting information, the human side of learning becomes even more important. Skills such as critical thinking, creativity, entrepreneurship, collaboration and solving complex challenges are not developed through books or screens alone. You develop them by gaining real-world experience and working with others.

About the BIPs
Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs) are short, innovative educational programmes funded by Erasmus+. They combine physical and online mobility and focus on international collaboration and educational innovation. The programmes address current societal challenges and contribute to achieving our strategic ambitions.

The BIP programme demonstrates the power of short, intensive and practice-based education. Students work on real challenges, learn from one another and experience first-hand how theory and practice come together.

Open the Student support network guide

Who helps you get started? 
In your first week, you will meet your personal development coach (pd-coach) or study career coach within your programme. This person is your first point of contact for everything related to your studies. Your coach will think along with you, whether it’s about your studies, planning, or personal situation. Together, you will explore what you need, and if necessary, you will be referred to additional support. 

Additional support when needed 
Every student is different, and sometimes life circumstances affect your studies. You might experience stress, have difficulties planning, or deal with personal circumstances. At Inholland, various specialists are available to support you: 

• Student counsellor 
  For personal circumstances, such as illness, a disability, or other factors that affect your studies.
• Student coach 
  If you are dealing with stress, lack of focus, planning challenges, or if you feel stuck. Together, you will work on solutions that suit you.
• Student Success Centre (SSC) 
  A meeting place for and by students, offering workshops and social activities organised by student buddies.
• International Office 
  Support with integration and studying in the Netherlands, assistance with (applying for) financial arrangements and advice on studying or doing internship abroad. 

Find your way with the Student support network guide 
Not sure where to start or who to contact? Visit the Student Support page on Iris for more information. There you will also find the Student support network guide, which helps you step by step to find the right support within Inholland. 

This guide is available per location, so you immediately see information that is relevant to you, including: 

• who can help you
• where to go
• what steps to take in different situations 

Chat with our students and staff 
You’re about to start an exciting new chapter, but it’s only natural to have questions about what to expect. What are the degree programmes and lecturers like? How easy is it to make international friends? What’s student life in the Netherlands like, and how easy is it to commute to one of our Inholland campuses? The best way to find out is by chatting with one of our friendly student ambassadors. They’re here to share their experiences and answer whatever’s on your mind. 

Discover where to go when you need support. Visit: the Student Support page on Iris.

This minor is open to third and fourth-year students from Inholland and other universities. Last semester, 42 students took part, including eight exchange students from countries such as Ukraine, Turkey, Germany and the United States. This mix is no coincidence, says coordinator Astrid de Jong. “You do not only learn about international business here. You experience what it means to work with different cultures and perspectives.”

That international focus runs throughout the programme. You attend lectures, take part in the International Lecturer Week with guest lecturers from the United States, Canada and across Europe, and go on study trips to South Africa and Slovenia. Erasmus funding helps make these trips accessible to everyone. You also work in teams on real assignments for four organisations: FastFeetGrinded, the Energy & Health Campus in Petten, AI agency NLockd and brewery Sancti Adalberti. This way, you connect global challenges directly to entrepreneurship and social impact.

The generation that takes action
FastFeetGrinded challenged you with a clear task: develop a business case for shoe recycling. This company, based in Heerhugowaard, processes four to five tonnes of discarded shoes every day. It is unique worldwide in fully separating and reusing all materials.

This work is urgently needed. Every year, 25 billion pairs of shoes are produced, yet only one to two per cent are recycled. The rest ends up in landfill or is burned, often in Africa and Asia.

“Sustainability alone is not enough,” says International Sales Manager Peter Grusz. “We also need to deal with the waste that already exists. The technology is there. The real challenge lies in behaviour and scale. Without effective collection, circularity remains a promise.” For FastFeetGrinded, this collaboration is clearly strategic. “This is not a one-off education project, but a way to test and accelerate new European circular models together with the next generation.”

A European business model
Two student groups explored a key question: how do you encourage young people to hand in their old shoes instead of throwing them away? Through an international survey, they collected 280 responses. The results were confronting: 70 per cent see recycling as important, but only 25 per cent act on it.

“The main issue is convenience,” explains exchange student Taras Dombrovskyi from West Ukrainian National University. “People are willing to recycle, but they do not want to make extra effort.” The solution? Collection points in places young people already visit, such as supermarkets and gyms, combined with smart logistics. FastFeetGrinded is now exploring how these ideas can grow into a viable European business model.

Making circularity visible
The project went beyond theory. Students also organised a collection campaign and awareness drive on campus at Inholland Alkmaar. With a FastFeetGrinded container, social media promotion and support from the communications team, they made circularity visible right at the entrance of the university.

“This was probably the best part of the semester,” says Taras. “Not just researching, but actually doing something.” In three months, you collected around 50 kilos of shoes. Just as important, students and staff started conversations about recycling and responsibility.

An eye-opener
For Business Studies student Aaron van Heumen, the international character was the main reason to join. “You speak English with international students and companies and learn a lot.” He worked with students from the University of Zaragoza. “Their planning sometimes worked differently, but that actually helped us bring new ideas into our project. And what stood out is that shoe recycling is much less common in Spain than in the Netherlands.”

The highlight was the study trip to South Africa. Before the trip, students researched South African wine brands and presented their advice on location. They also visited social initiatives, sustainable businesses and attended masterclasses. “You might think everyone can work with computers, but some people do not even have access to them. The differences are huge. That was a real eye-opener.” The week gave him a broader view on inequality, sustainability and international collaboration. “This is one of the best experiences I have had at Inholland.”
Global citizenship in action
According to Astrid, this is exactly what the minor is about. “You experience that your choices matter, that global challenges have local impact and that collaboration is essential to create change.” And yes, she adds, it is also simply enriching, both professionally and personally.

Taras felt the same. “Through the study trips, meeting a wide range of guest speakers and working with international students, I discovered how much we actually share. We have the same values. We are all citizens of this world.”

“We see that events in the world, including the current escalation in the Middle East, can affect both colleagues and students,” says Jeroen van den Berg, Chair of the Executive Board. “You may feel worried, or you may know someone who is directly affected. For some people, these developments feel very close to home. For others, they raise questions or concerns. Whatever your experience, it is understandable if this affects you. At Inholland, we want to be a place where there is space to share how you feel and where we continue to meet each other with care and respect.”

Space for conversation and support
We want everyone to feel seen and supported. That is why several forms of support are available.

• You can speak to your manager or a confidential adviser.
• You can also contact services within the Student Success Centre (SSC).
• You can also request a personal conversation with your study career coach or with the student counsellor.

Look out for each other
Jeroen adds: “Especially in uncertain times, it is important that we are there for each other. Sometimes a small gesture, such as listening, asking an open question or taking a moment to check in, can make a big difference.

We will continue to follow developments around the world and will inform you if they are relevant to our community. For now, we want to emphasise one thing: take good care of yourself and of each other.”