Inholland University of Applied Sciences (reviews)

My experience at Inholland University of Applied Sciences is generally positive, although there are some areas for improvement. The teachers are very passionate about their profession and you can tell from their involvement. In my chemistry teacher training, for example, we were given many practical assignments where we could really gain work experience. We worked together with companies and received feedback from real professionals, which I found very valuable. The campus in Haarlem is modern and well-equipped and the atmosphere is often informal and open. What I didn’t like so much is that some administrative processes were a bit slower and I sometimes had to wait for answers from the employees. All in all, I am satisfied, especially because thanks to the school I was able to develop many practical skills that are well suited to the labor market.

I started my journey with Inholland international creative business in September 2022. What sets this program apart from traditional university business majors is that we don’t have exams. Instead we have projects that need to be completed, each semester we get different assignments based on the module of study, some of them are individual and some are in groups. The project-based approach to learning can be a refreshing change from traditional exams, especially for people that never liked exams. Located in close proximity to the city center and train station, the uni is easily accessible. The building itself is relatively new but not really big. The course material is engaging and not overly challenging, especially for those interested in the creative industry. The studies give you some free time to explore other interests or for a part-time job. Teachers are nice and helpful, you can always ask them any questions. I recommend asking a lot, it always helps! For first-year students, the university offers accommodation support, since it’s not easy to find one especially in the netherlands. The university organizes some additional events or activities that everybody can take part in. Some of the ones I remember are: theater classes, classouting, painting cups, making tie-dye tote bags and Christmasmarket. Also for first years at the beginning of the uni year we have an intro week to meet people from your year and get to know them in a chill atmosphere (beach day/ boat trip). The only flaw so far is a slight inaccuracy in the program. Due to changes in the curriculum, some teachers’ answers may differ in terms of assignments. However, a good solution for this is to direct questions related to assignments to the teacher who is grading them. Overall my experience so far is pretty good and I can recommend it to anyone interested in the same major.

I have been studying biotechnology at Inholland since September 2020. The building is easily accessible by public transport. There are no longer people studying my direction, but there is a study association that you can join for drinks, tutoring and outings. Because so few people do my studies, there is good contact with your teacher and you can easily email them if you run into problems. The building is new but there are not many study places inside, which makes studying in the building difficult. The study itself is very tough and many students drop out in the first year of their study. If you need help with ringing the bell and going after yourself to get something done. In general, it is an excellent study with nice teachers and if you can work hard and are interested in plant breeding, for example, it is definitely recommended.

During the years that I have been studying at Inholland in Delft, I really enjoyed the way that the program allow us to get some experience of the real engineering world before finishing the bachelor’s degree. This is done through different projects, practicals and also 2 internships, one of which I already completed and learned many new skills that will help me to develop my engineering career. Something I did not like was the organisation during the covid times, it was really uncertain what as students we had to do, and the communication was not so clear.