Leeuwarden
Student Housing Leeuwarden
On this page you find information about how to find accomodation in Leeuwarden. There are different types of accomodation available in Leeuwarden. Prices vary depending on room type and location. Always check if rent includes electricity, gas, wifi.
Our students Emma and Margherita share their experience finding a suitable accommodation for their study in the video below.
Types of accommodation
In the Netherlands, it is common for students to rent a room in a shared house or apartment with other students. There are also options to rent a one-bedroom or studio apartment. Student accommodation is usually provided by real estate agents or private landlords who advertise their rooms on different platforms.
Guaranteed accomodation for Non-EU students
For students from countries outside the EU we have a room guarantee agreement untill the 1st of August for the September intake and the 1st of January for the February intake, with our official accommodation partner StudentStay. This way you do not have to worry about finding a room and you can choose between a rental contract for one or two semesters. Depending on the room availability EU students are also welcome to register for a room via their website.
StudentStay has exclusive access to affordable accommodation (furnished and unfurnished + shared and independent) located near the university campus and the city centre.
Students from outside the EU are guaranteed furnished accommodation on our Leeuwarden campus.
Are you curious what the facilities of studentstay in Leeuwarden look like? Watch the House-Hunting StudentStay video and discover the rooms on campus.
How to book a room?
- Visit StudentStay's website.
- Complete your registration by creating a profile.
- Select your preferred rooms and submit your application. The earlier you apply the more choice you have.
- StudentStay will contact you regarding the available options and the booking process.
Pricing
The prices for the studios in studentstay vary from €616,- to €750,- including utilities, internet and the usage of the laundry room, vacuum cleander and usage of the bike sheds. All studios can be rented with 2 persons (2x Utility costs). For the exact price overview you will need to register via the StudentStay's website. Pricing is subject to change each year.
Many people use Facebook to advertise accommodation and to find flatmates. Keep an eye on these Facebook pages to find up-to-date offers, as you may be able to avoid to avoid paying additional service charges and save on security deposits. Be sure to check the pages regularly, as new offers are posted all the time – but many are snapped up right away.
Are you curious what a typical Dutch student residence in Leeuwarden looks like? Watch the House-Hunting Private Housing video. Our student Bente will show you around in her appartment.
Facebook pages/groups include:
- Leeuwarden Housing Market
- Leeuwarden’s First Online Garage Sale
- Marktplaats Leeuwarden
- Kamer Leeuwarden
There are also plenty of online platforms which publish vacant rooms, apartments and houses by different agencies in different price categories. Some of them are free to join while for others you may be required to pay a one-off registration fee or a monthly fee. This online platforms are no official partners of NHL Stenden.
Some examples: