So, you got accepted to study in the Netherlands! Congratulations!
Before coming here, we know there is a bunch of things you need to arrange, and we want to give you a hand. It’s always helpful to have a rundown of what items you may want to pack, so the Student Association Board organised a comprehensive international packing list.
The packing list
ESSENTIALS | CLOTHES | Hairbands |
Passport | Shirts | Scarf |
Flight Ticket | T-shirts | Gloves |
Debit/Credit Card | Sweaters | Winter beanie |
Cash | Jeans / Pants | PERSONAL CARE |
Notification letter | Shorts | Shampoo and conditioner |
Enrolment letter | Skirts | Soap, toothbrush and past |
Welcome letter | Dresses | Nail cutter |
Insurance | Winter jacket | Comb |
Degree certificate | Raincoat / Umbrella | Razor and Shaving gel |
Transcripts | Thermal wear | Makeup |
All documents (copies) | Nightwear | Medicines |
Photographs (passport size) | Underwear | Sanitary napkins |
Driving license | Swimwear | OTHERS |
ELECTRONICS | Socks | Pen |
Phone | Sport clothes | Click pencil |
Laptop | Formal clothes | Eraser |
Chargers | Shoes (casual, formal, sports) | Scissors |
Travel adapter | Indoor slippers | Sewing kit |
Power bank | Traditional clothes | Padlocks |
Camera | ACCESSORIES | Induction pressure cooker |
Memory card | Backpack | Dry grocery items like spices (for initial days) |
Pen drive | Handbag | Cutleries |
Headphone | Cap | Ready-to-eat meals for the first days |
Scientific calculator | Belt | |
Hair dryer | Tie | |
Shaver | Sunglasses | |
Hair Trimmer | Jewellery |
Remarks
Remember the above list is only a suggestion!
- It is important to bring enough money until you get your first allowance, which will take about one month.
- If your country weather is different from the Netherlands, you will probably find the weather here cold, so make sure to dress appropriately and bring warm clothes. It might be cheaper to buy thermal clothes and heavy jackets here.
- If you decide to bring any pans, make sure they are compatible for different cooking systems.
- There are many shops where you can buy all sort of things; we will provide you with a list upon your arrival. We will also organize a moving-in market where you can get second-hand items.
- The standard voltage in the Netherlands is 220-240V. The power outlet in the Netherlands is composed of two adjacent holes next to each other, if it is different from your home country, bring a travel adapter.
- We recommend you bring prescription medicine and the pills you usually take for cold and flu, pain relief, allergies, etc.
Looking forward to seeing you here,
Student Association Board (Orbit) - ITC