The ECTS Grading Table

Grade Gloss # Grades in Ref. Group % of Grades
10 Excellent 931 0,6%
9 Very Good 6.405 4,5%
8 Good 31.819 22,2%
7 Satisfactory 73.244 51,1%
6 Sufficient 30.884 21,6%

The total number of grades awarded in our Bachelor Degree programmes, between 2018 and 2022.

The grading table requires universities to keep track of their grading practice and culture, which is good practice in many institutions across Europe.
The ECTS grading table allows for simple, transparent interpretation and conversion of grades from one system or context to antother, and therefore does justice to the level of permormance of all learners.
The grading table gives the distribution of grades for all Bachelor programmes of CHE. It presents how many students (in percentages) receive a specific grade by accomplishing a specific part of  the programme.
Only grades of at least sufficient are part of the table. This provides all necessary information to convert the grade in any local grading system. 

The grading table is based on data collected in the preceding official length of programme, therefore limited information is available about the distribution of new grades. The grading table presented here, gives the most reliable overview.
We do not have enough grades to produce a reliable grading table of our short semester programmes only.
But since these programmes are part of our regular Bachelor programmes, we are confident the grading table of our Bachelor programmes is useful for the conversion of these grades as well.

Visa and Residence Permit 

EU-nationals do not need a special visa or permit to study or work in the Netherlands as long as they have a valid passport, sufficient financial means and medical insurance. 
Non-EU  nationals might need a visa before entering the Netherlands. This depends on your nationality.

Nationals of the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea do not need an entry visa. They can stay in the Netherlands for 90 days. If they want to stay for more than 90 days, they need a residence permit.

Students from countries that are not mentioned above need an entry visa. When they want to stay for more than 90 days, they also need a residence permit. 

For a stay longer than 90 days, the International Office will apply for a residence permit (+ entry visa) for study for the student. CHE can only apply for residence permits for study if you apply for a full time study programme.
When students needs a visa and stays for less than 90 days, the students have to apply for a (tourist) themselves. They can inquire for information from Dutch embassies and consulates in their home country. Please also see the website of NUFFIC (www.nuffic.nl) and the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands (www.minbuza.nl).

When CHE applies for a residence permit for study for you, CHE is your referent. CHE is then obligated to check your passport, financial means and antecedents. CHE is also obligated to inform the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) when you stop your studies at CHE. 

A residence permit for study also gives you some obligations. You are allowed to work, but only for max. 16 hours a week, or fulltime in the months June/July/August only. 
If your study at CHE for more than 12 months, CHE will yearly check your financial means and study progress. You need to earn at least 50% of your study credits.

For more information about the financial means you have to prove, see https://ind.nl/en/income-requirements-study

Accommodation

In the Netherlands universities have no formal responsibility to house their students. Students’ housing companies and private parties provide rooms for students. 

International students can contact the International office for assistance in finding accommodation. The availabilty of accommodation may vary, so students are advised to send in their application as soon as possible. 

CHE works together with Idealis, the students’ housing company in Ede. As soon as you have applied for and have been admitted to one of our international programs we will send you the brochure “how to find a room”. In most cases a room can be found at a reasonable distance from the university.

Living costs 

For an estimation of living costs of students in The Netherlands, see https://www.studyinnl.org/finances/daily-student-expenses-and-cost-of-living-in-the-netherlands 

Medical services & health insurance

Everyone in The Netherlands is obligated to have a health care insurance. The National Health Service in the Netherlands does not offer free insurance for exchange students. Having one's own health and accident insurance is absolutely necessary.

For more information see http://www.zorgverzekering.org/eng/general-information/students/, https://www.studyinholland.nl/prepare/get-prepared or https://www.zorgverzekeringslijn.nl/english/#7 

Student wellbeing

Whether you feel stressed, overwhelmed or experience troubles with your course or health; you are very welcome to use our health services as a CHE student.

You can contact the Student Health Services if you need to talk to a:

  • Student Dean
  • Student Pastor
  • Student Psychologist
  • Student Confidant 

Any questions or do you need more information? Please contact the center via studentenwelzijn@che.nl or +31 0318 696 300. 
You can find more information here. 

Public transport card with discount for international students

CHE and ISIC have arranged a special public transport card with discount for international students. 

In the Netherlands you need an OV-chipkaart to travel around with the train, bus, metro and tram. There are two possibilities:

  • An anonymous card without any discount
  • A personal card, where you need a Dutch debit card and the buying process is written in Dutch 

Both options are not ideal for international students. That is why ISIC created the ISIC/OV-chipkaart, a custom-made card for international students. Buy the basic card for €15,- (including the ISIC card) and sign-up (optional) for services and discount created for international students for a small monthly fee: 

  • 15% discount during off-peak hours on national railway (NS)
  • A digital ISIC card, with the best discounts in the Netherlands and the rest of the world
  • Customized application process for international students
  • Automatic top-up option (no more topping op of balance)
  • Travel data, customer service etc in ISIC mobility app
  • Public transport bike (OV-fiets) and storage 

Order the ISIC/OV-chipkaart