Network Cum Laude

Introducing “Network Cum Laude”: International platform for student housing 

• German Inter­na­tional Campus AG and Dutch Stichting DUWO inten­sify colla­bo­ra­tion
• Launch of an inter­na­tional non-profit alliance made up of opera­tors of student apart­ment buildings, service provi­ders and univer­si­ties
• The focus is on housing and added-value offerings for students in Europe 

Inter­na­tional Campus AG and DUWO, the leading provider of student apart­ments in the Nether­lands, have launched the “Network Cum Laude” (NCL) platform for coope­ra­tion: an inter­na­tional non-profit alliance made up of opera­tors of student apart­ment buildings, univer­si­ties and service provi­ders. The aims of the network include close inter­na­tional coope­ra­tion for the creation of a broad range of student housing solutions, the profound exchange of knowledge at all strategic and opera­tional levels and the conso­li­da­tion of student-relevant services. It will also work with univer­si­ties at the inter­na­tional level to develop additional seminar training and quali­fi­ca­tion offerings, for example during academic holidays. All the partners in the coope­ra­tion will also profit from improved access to inves­tors and the optimi­sa­tion of resources. 

Roman Diehl, Member of the Execu­tive Board of Inter­na­tional Campus AG and respon­sible for Marke­ting & Sales, says: “Like the “Star Alliance” in the airline industry, “Network Cum Laude” will create a new drive and offer advan­tages in the fields of student housing and services. We are pleased to launch the inter­na­tional quality platform with DUWO as our founding partner. We are currently engaged in promi­sing discus­sions with other inter­na­tional partners, too. On the one hand, Network Cum Laude offers all students a range of services to make their academic life more comfor­table. For example, by enabling students to change location without any problems by offering suitable accom­mo­da­tion abroad or provi­ding contacts to attrac­tive employers for intern­ships and career entry. On the other hand, NCL provides a platform that allows its coope­ra­tion partners to optimise utili­sa­tion and business processes.” 

Jan Benschop, CEO of DUWO: “The network will be of great interest to compa­nies looking for early contact with poten­tial graduate recruits, we can link students to future employers, or take care of place­ment of brand offerings in an attrac­tive target group.” Benschop conti­nues: “Above that, our aim in parti­ci­pa­ting in Network Cum Laude is to make mobility during a course of study easier and to lay the founda­tions for further inter­na­tional coope­ra­tion that will benefit Dutch students abroad and inter­na­tional students in the Nether­lands. By exchan­ging inter­na­tional experi­ences we can really make a diffe­rence in inter­na­tional standards of student housing.”