Students from the Dutch Caribbean

If you are from Aruba, Curaçao, St Maarten, Bonaire, St Eustatius or Saba and want to study at ArtEZ, there are some important steps to prepare before you come.  

Our Dutch Caribbean brochure tells you everything you need to know. 

If you are eligible for student finance, you will receive your citizen service number (BSN) when you apply. Having a BSN allows you to:  

• Apply for a DigiD, which gives you access to the Dutch government’s online services.  
• Log into Mijn DUO to keep track of your student finance, report changes to your situation and view your inbox.  
• In some municipalities, schedule an appointment to register as a resident in the Personal Records Database (BRP).

Please note - this information applies to students who:  

• are eligible for student finance,
• intend to study in the Netherlands but are not yet resident, and  
• are Dutch nationals or hold a status equal to Dutch citizenship.  

For more details and conditions, see the website of the government of the Netherlands.