I want to work
You want to use your knowledge and experience in the Netherlands. Together with you, we will look at what is needed to find a job that matches your ambitions.
We always have a conversation with you first to determine what you want to achieve, what you need to achieve this and how we can best support you. We will then look at which modules suit this. You can do multiple modules at the same time or one after the other. Below you can see which modules we have if you want to start working.
Language
If you want to start a study, you must speak the Dutch language. We advise you on the right language support.
- Dutch, English, professional language, preparation for state exam
- Language school adivce
- Support with registration language school
- Point of contact for questions during the language course
On the way to work
Do you want to know if you can apply for a job with your previous education and experience? Or do you need an internship, BBL work-study position or part-time job for your studies? The UAF can help you.
- Preparing for the Dutch labor market
- Individual guidance
- Labor market advice
Working in the healthcare
As a doctor in the Netherlands you need a BIG registration. We help you to achieve this
- Guidance with assessment procedure
- Support with jargon
- Help with finding an internship or work experience place
Refugee scientists
This program is for scientists with a refugee background.
- Help you learn the skills you need to get your PhD
- Guidance in finding a job at an academic level within or outside science.
- Financial support
Mentor
A student or professional helps you during your studies and shares his or her experience and network with you.
- Your search for a workplace
- Medical assessments and internship
UAF Academy
Are you still in your asylum procedure or are you waiting for the start of integration? Don't you want to wait and do something? Then you can use the UAF Academy.
- Language courses
- Information about study and work
Can the UAF help me?
Whether the UAF can help you depends on your personal situation.
In any case, you must meet the following conditions:
- You have an asylum background*
- You want to study at MBO level 3 or 4, HBO or university
- You have completed at least 11 years of education
- You speak English or Dutch at an intermediate level (B1 or higher)
* You have a Dutch residence permit based on asylum or you have applied for asylum and this procedure is still ongoing.
Do you meet these requirements? Then contact us. When asking what the UAF can do for you, your level of Dutch is important.
To be able to study and work in the Netherlands, you need at least language level B1.
Do you not yet have a B1 Dutch language level?
If you integrate via the Education Route or the B1 route, you will receive Dutch language lessons via your municipality. Discuss the possibilities with your municipality. Are you unable to find a solution? Then the UAF can help you advise you.
Are you not yet integrating? Then we will first support you in learning the language. This is necessary to be able to study and work. We will support you in learning the Dutch language up to B1 level via our UAF Academy, an online learning platform (e-learning).
When can you register for the UAF Academy?
For the UAF Academy you must meet the following conditions:
- You have completed at least 11 years of education
- You speak English or Dutch at an average level, so that you can easily follow the e-learning courses at the UAF Academy
- You have applied for asylum and
- Your asylum procedure is still ongoing
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- Your asylum procedure is still ongoing
- You have been granted an asylum residence permit but you do not yet have your own home
Are you a Ukrainian refugee under the Temporary Protection Directive and do you have an O-document or sticker? You can also register for the UAF Academy.
How can I register?
Do you meet these conditions? And do you want to request support from the UAF? Then fill in the form below contact form. .
Have you already studied and do you want to start working right away?
Often it is necessary that you follow a training or course to practice your profession in the Netherlands. Contact the UAF to discuss what you need.
Contact us
Do you have a question for us? Fill in the contact form. We will contact you as soon as possible.
Note: complete the form in Dutch or English.
Before we register you at the UAF, we will first contact you to discuss your request for help and how we can support you exactly.
The UAF will not be available by phone on Thursday 28 November. You can of course send an email or fill in the contact form on the website. We will respond to your message as soon as possible.
The UAF cannot be reached by telephone on Thursday, November 28. You can of course send an email or fill in the contact form on the website. We will respond to your message as soon as possible.
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