Tip: Non-EU students enjoy a 100% housing guarantee in Leeuwarden (more below).
Two of our students share their experience finding a suitable accommodation for their study in the video below.
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.
For students from countries outside the EU we have a room guarantee agreement 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.
To view all room options, please create a profile on the StudentStay website.
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The rooms in shared apartments have prices that are between €443 and €479. The bigger the room, the higher the price.
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.
Facebook pages/groups include:
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.
Some examples:
