Welcome to Eindhoven, the city of creative innovation, and a warm welcome to you as an international employee at TU/e! We are delighted to have you join our vibrant community of learners, innovators, and problem solvers in this dynamic city. The Eindhoven University of Technology is an integral part of the Brainport region, where experimentation and unconventional thinking are deeply ingrained, leading to significant successes in recent decades. We look forward to helping you grow, learn, and make lifelong connections, as you embark on this exciting new step in your life.
To complete the mandatory formalities before the start of your contract (or first day in the office), you should arrive in the Netherlands a few days before the start of your contract. The days between arrival and the first day at work are needed to schedule important appointments for you.
Our Staff Immigration Team (SIT) will contact you at short notice. They can assist you with the practical matters mentioned here.
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Holland Expat Center
SIT will arrange an appointment for you at the Holland Expat Center, a non-profit government agency. Once you have found housing, you can register here as a resident of the Netherlands. You will then receive your social security number (BSN). Employees with a non-EU nationality can also pick up their residence permit at the Expat Center.
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Bank Account
To receive your salary, you need a SEPA bank account. If needed, you can open a Dutch bank account as soon as you are registered at a municipality. SIT will inform you about your best options.
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Insurance
In the Netherlands a health insurance policy is mandatory, and a personal liability policy is highly recommended. It is also recommended to enter the country with travel insurance to provide coverage until insurance coverage in the Netherlands is in place.
SIT will inform you about arranging your health insurance. The insurance must start on your first day of work or the day you register with the municipality, whichever comes first. It is therefore important to arrange this as soon as possible. TU/e has arrangements with Zilveren Kruis for group health insurance, with a discount and other benefits for you and your family members. You will receive information about your options via email.
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Healthcare
Once you have been registered at a municipality and you have health care insurance, it is important to register with a family doctor or general practitioner (huisarts). Your GP is the first point of contact for non-urgent care for both children and adults. If you want to or have to consult a medical specialist, you will first need a letter of referral from your GP.
Depending on your nationality, SIT will arrange a TB test at the GGD upon your arrival. For dental care, you need to be registered at a denist in order to make use of their services. We would advise you not to wait until you encounter dental emergencies.
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SGE International Health Care Services
Coming to a different country and not being able to express yourself as well as you could at home, can be hard. Especially when it comes to your health. SGE International aims at answering the needs and questions of internationals.
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Midwifery Practice Eindhoven
In the Netherlands, a midwife plays a very important role in the medical care for pregnancy, delivery and postpartum care. Midwifery Practice Eindhoven is specialized in midwifery care for expats and internationals.
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30% Facility
The 30% reimbursement scheme (also known as the 30% facility or the 30% ruling) is a tax benefit for knowledge migrants who come to the Netherlands to take up a specific employment position. If you meet the conditions, your HR Service Officer can help you apply for a tax-free allowance amounting to 30% of the gross salary subject to Dutch wage tax. This allowance is intended to compensate for the extra costs international employees may face when moving to a new country for work. For example, you can use this financial allowance for a Dutch language course. HR can advise you on all benefits and implications if you decide to use the 30% facility.
Finding your way around campus
Within walking distance of the central train and bus station, you'll find our green campus with beautiful architecture, varied workplaces, and loads of facilities to host our vibrant campus community. Signs give directions to the buildings and the nearest parking lots. There are also parking options for cyclists everywhere, either outside or in special bike basements. If you come by car, you can use your campus card to open the barrier. TU/e uses paid parking to reduce car use. Also be sure to sign up for one of our introduction days, as you'll get a tour of our beautiful campus.
Frequently Asked Questions
To make sure you feel at home as quickly as possible, we will do everything we can to smoothly guide you in your move to Eindhoven. Follow the buttons for more support for international employees.