In order to use the online facilities which EUR offers for studying and taking exams, the following facilities are required:
- A laptop or desktop computer with webcam, microphone and speaker.
- A good internet connection. The minimum requirements for this connection are 1.5Mbit/s upload, 10Mbit/s download and a ping under 25ms.
If you don't know what speeds your internet connection has, search 'internet speed test' to see if your internet is fast enough.
- Chrome web browser (available as free download from Google, available in most countries) – is required for online exams.
- For some courses you need additional software. In due time the faculty will inform you.
- A quiet studyplace.
All facilities also available on campus
If it is not possible for you to organize these facilities at home, you can use the facilities on campus free of charge. Due to Corona restrictions, these amenities are limited.
On campus Woudestein you can use a desktop computer in one of the PC rooms (silent study spaces), and in the Van der Goot building you can do online exams by appointment on one of the Chromebooks or, if necessary, on your own laptop ('bring your own device'). In addition, you can use free WiFi anywhere on campus with your ERNA (Erasmus Remote Network Access) ID.
Support possible
If you experience technical problems in using one of the EUR platforms, please contact the University Support Center on 010 408 23 23.
Other ICT facilities
On campus you can also use the following facilities (fee will be charged):
- scan
- copy
At home, after you have received your ERNA ID, you can use:
- eduVPN for a secure internet connection
- Microsoft Teams
- Free software for your studies, such as Atlas.ti, STATA, Scientific Workplace and SURFdrive
- Discount on software via Surfspot.nl