Cazarea in Olanda

In primul rand ne bucuram ca ai ajuns in faza de cautare a unui loc de cazare pe perioada studiului
universitar. Ce trebuie sa stii referitor la cazarea in Olanda este ca aceasta nu este foarte usor de gasit si
de acceea trebuie sa fii perseverent in acest demers. In primul rand exista 2 tipuri de cazari:

1. In caminul studentesc (denumit si campus)

2. In privat

Din pacate studentii EU nu au cazarea garantata in caminele studentesti din Olanda, insa pe de alta parte
nici nu sunt obligati sa opteze pentru aceasta varianta. Prioritate pentru locurile din caminele studentesti
au studentii din afara Uniunii Europene, pentru care este mult mai dificil sa isi gaseasca un loc de cazare.
Totusi, daca universitatea ofera posibilitate de cazare in camin, studentii EU vor avea mari sanse sa
primeasca un loc daca vor aplica. Pentru a iti maximiza insa sansele de a primi un loc de cazare in camin,
iti recomandam sa aplici cat mai repede. Contractele de inchierere se incheie de obicei pe o perioada de
un an de zile (din august pana in iunie), iar perioadele nu se pot negocia. Din al 2-lea an universitatea nu
mai acorda loc de cazare in camin, iar studentul trebuie sa isi gaseasca o cazare in privat. Va fi insa mult
mai usor, cunoscand deja orasul si modalitatile de a gasi o cazare in privat.

Cazarea in privat nu este usor de gasit (in special de la distanta) si de obicei dureaza intre una si 3 luni. In
majoritatea cazurilor studentul trebuie sa fie in Olanda pentru a putea viziona camerele si a discuta cu
proprietarul. Din Romania este destul de dificil de inchiriat o camera in privat. Daca doresti totusi sa optezi
pentru o camera in privat, poti inca din Romania sa aplici pe site-urile de specialitate (ai cele mai
importante site-uri listate mai jos), iar daca nu iti gasesti cazare pana la momentul plecarii prima luna poti
locui la un hostel, un apartament pe Airbnb sau intr-o alta varianta convenabila financiar, pana cand
reusesti sa iti inchiriezi camera care sa te multumeasca. Noi iti recomandam totusi ca in primul an de
studiu sa locuiesti in camin daca acest lucru este posibil, intrucat pe langa faptul ca este mult mai usor sa
obtii cazarea, vei fi in mijlocul tuturor evenimentelor studentesti iar integrarea ta acolo va fi mult mai
usoara.

Iti dorim mult succes si speram ca acest ghid sa iti fie de ajutor! ☺

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 Site-uri generale pentru cazarea in privat
English websites:

• www.housinganywhere.com
• www.kamernet.nl
• www.accomodationengine.com
• www.pararius.com
• www.kamerhuren.nl
• www.regionapartments.com
• www.uniplaces.com
• www.eurasmus.com
• https://www.kamer.nl/en/
• http://www.kamerhuren.nl/en/

Dutch websites:

• www.wimdu.nl
• www.kamerplanet.nl
• www.opkamers.nl
• www.kamerbron.nl
• www.kamertje.nl
• www.kamerhulp.nl
• www.opmijnkamer.nl
• www.studentzonderkamer.nl
• www.huurwoningen.nl
• www.kamers.nl
• www.roominreturn.nl
• www.bultenkamerverhuur.nl
• www.marktplaats.nl/kamer
• http://www.huurexpert.nl/huurwoningen
• www.huurstunt.nl
• www.domica.nl
• www.studentenkamers.nl
• www.rotsvast.nl
• www.directwonen.nl

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 Housing agents (these may charge fees for their assistance):

• http://studenthousingholland.com/
• http://www.temporaryhousingtilburg.com
• http://www.pendhouse.nl
• https://www.househunting.nl/en-gb/
• http://wonen-013.nl/en/
• http://www.stuworld.nl/en
• https://directwonen.nl/en/
• http://www.rotsvast.nl/en/rental-properties
• http://www.dehuissleutel.nl/en

Temporary properties:

https://www.airbnb.com/

https://www.couchsurfing.com/

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 Campus accommodation:

Institution Minimum price (euro/month) Application deadline

Avans University of Applied Breda - €370 to €470 -
Sciences
’s-Hertogenbosch – max. €510
Breda University of Applied €350 to €550 -
Sciences
Fontys University of Applied Venlo: €370 - to €460 15th June
Sciences
Eindhoven & Tilburg: €450
HAN University of Applied Arnhem - €400 - to €485 -
Sciences
Nijmegen - €375 - to €425
Hanze University of Applied €290 to €660 -
Sciences
Inholland University of Applied (Amsterdam): €320 to €465 -
Sciences
Radboud University €370 to €500 1st May
Rotterdam Business School €420 to €640 -
Saxion University of Applied €440 1st May
Sciences
Stenden University of Applied €300 - €629 -
Sciences
Tilburg University €350 - €650 Second week of May
University of Groningen €290 to €660 -
University of Twente €350 -
Utrecht University of Applied € 325 and € 655 before 1 June
Sciences
VHL University of Applied €300 to €450 -
Sciences
Windesheim University of Max €450 -
Applied Sciences
Zeeland University of Applied €250 to €450 -
Sciences

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AVANS UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES……………………………………………………………………………..6

BREDA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES……………………………………………………………………………..7

FONTYS UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES……………………………………………………………………………8

HAN UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES…………………………………………………………………………………9

HANZE UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES…………………………………………………………………………….11

INHOLLAND UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES…………………………………………………………………….12

RADBOUD UNIVERSITY………………………………………………………………………………………………………….13

ROTTERDAM BUSINESS SCHOOL……………………………………………………………………………………………14

SAXION UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES…………………………………………………………………………...15

STENDEN UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES…………………………………………………………………………17

TILBURG UNIVERSITY…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….19

UNIVERSITY OF GRONINGEN………………………………………………………………………………………………….20

UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….21

UTRECHT UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES……………………………………………………………….………..22

VHL UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES………………………………………………………………………………….23

WINDESHEIM UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES…………………………………………………………………..25

ZEELAND UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES…………………………………………………………………….……26

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Avans University of Applied Sciences

Avans University of Applied Sciences does not offer student accommodation. Instead, we collaborate with
housing associations and letting agencies to make sure our students find suitable housing.

• Breda - studentroomsbrabant.com
• 's-Hertogenbosch - studentroomsbreda.com

Do students need to hold an offer in order to apply?

It differs per programme, in general students need to have applied and/or have an offer. Most
important is that they notify the faculty and international office that they want to be eligible for
accommodation via Avans in an early stage (April, May), by sending a short email. In June the first
round of students receives login details to book a room via the online reservation system.
Students do need to pay in advance, so only the ones serious about starting in the upcoming
intake would normally book the room whenever they are granted access to the reservation
platform.

Contact: internationaloffice@avans.nl or via +31(0)88 525 8001

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Breda University of Applied Sciences

We do not have student accommodation at our campus. Students should find accommodation
themselves. We assist out international students in finding accommodation. During the Summer we
have a Housing Buddy who helps out anywhere he can. You can find a lot of information about it on our
website: https://www.buas.nl/en/discover-breda-university-applied-sciences/living-in-the-
netherlands/housing Please also check the Housing Manual (PDF).

Unfortunately, Breda University of Applied Sciences has no campus or student rooms of its own and,
therefore, it will be your own responsibility to find accommodation in Breda. Rental prices for a student
room in Breda vary from €350 to €550 per calendar month. Fortunately Buas is researching several new
options for the academic year 2020-2021. If we have news, we will make sure to share this with all
future students.

Finding Accommodation

It is encouraged to start your search early for the best chance of finding accommodation that fits your
needs. Nowadays most students find student housing by the use of Facebook and Click for rooms.

Click for rooms

If you want to find a good place to live in time, you cansubscribe to Klik voor Kamers (Click for rooms).
This is a joint initiative of the three housing corporations in Breda: Laurentius, Alwel and WonenBreburg.
You can register (free of charge) and find a room through their website www.klikvoorkamers.nl/en/.

Please note: To register with Klik voor Kamers you need proof of enrolment as an Breda University of
Applied Sciences student. You can request this by sending an e-mail via studentoffice@buas.nl. Mention
your full name and student number in your e-mail please.

Please check the accommodation webpage: https://www.buas.nl/en/discover-breda-university-applied-

sciences/living-in-the-netherlands/housing

And the Housing Manual: https://www.buas.nl/living-in-netherlands/housing/housing-manual

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Fontys University of Applied Sciences

Fontys University of Applied Sciences (Fontys) offers a service to provide students with assistance in
securing suitable furnished accommodation (i.e. a student room / semi-studio / studio) for the first
period of their studies at Fontys.

Look at our website: accommodation for more information about housing via Fontys.

Fontys can only guarantee housing for a limited number of students. Your application will be processed
on a first come first served basis.

To apply for accommodation assistance at Fontys for, you will need to:

✓ Apply at the University via Studielink, all required documents should be in and the student has
to be admissible for the study course before the 1th of June.
✓ complete the accommodation form, see the application form on the specific campus
webpage: https://fontys.edu/Study-at-Fontys/Practical-information-1/Arriving-in-The-
Netherlands-1/Accommodation-1/How-to-apply-through-Fontys.htm as soon as possible, but
before 15h June 2020
✓ fill in your bank details in Studielink.nl and confirm your digital authorisation
✓ send in your final documents

Don’t worry:

The tuition fee amount will only be debited to the bank account that you have used in Studielink when
you have fulfilled all requirements (= in September 2020).

For general information, I invite you to visit the following pages:

- General webpage: https://fontys.edu/Fresh-at-Fontys/Eindhoven-7/Fresh-at-International-

Business-1/Practical-information/Accommodation.htm
- Eindhoven campus: https://fontys.edu/Student-guide-Fontys-helps/Your-stay-in-the-
Netherlands/Accommodation/Accommodation-EindhovenTilburg.htm and
https://fontys.edu/Student-guide-Fontys-helps/Your-stay-in-the-
Netherlands/Accommodation/How-to-apply-through-Fontys/Accommodation-in-Eindhoven.htm
- Venlo campus: https://fontys.edu/Study-at-Fontys/Practical-information-1/Accommodation-in-
Venlo.htm ; contact details for Venlo campus: p.loth@fontys.nl
- Tilburg campus: https://fontys.edu/Study-at-Fontys/Practical-information-1/Accommodation-in-
Tilburg.htm

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HAN University of Applied Sciences

Our rooms are primarily meant for NON-EU students who need a visa to stay and study in the Netherlands.
They pay the housing fee before they arrive in the Netherlands. These students have a guaranteed room.
If there are any rooms available after the NON-EU students have chosen their room, we rent them out to
EU and Dutch students. These students are registered on the waiting list. Please note that a place on the
waiting list does not guarantee getting a room so we suggest that students also start looking for a room
themselves.

Contact: HAN.housingoffice@han.nl & Facebook.com/HANhousingoffice

In order to find a room in Arnhem or Nijmegen, there are a number of internet sites and Facebook pages
they can try. Some have English pages as well; others are only in Dutch. Please be advised that the
university has have no connections with the people/agencies who place the ads on the websites and
Facebook pages.

ENGLISH SITES:
https://www.entree.nu/
https://directwonen.nl/en
www.kamerhuren.nl/en
https://kamernet.nl/en
www.kbsvastgoedbeheer.nl/internationals/ (rooms in Nijmegen only)
www.opkamersinarnhem.nl/en/
www.pararius.com/english
www.rotsvast.nl/en/
www.esteon.com
www.apartmentsinmycity.nl
www.sshn.nl/en/ (for rooms at the Helix building in Arnhem as well)
www.verhuur-makelaar.com (rooms in Arnhem only)
https://www.droomparken.nl/stayx

WORLDWIDE HOUSING:
www.nestpick.com
www.uniplaces.com
www.housinganywhere.com

DUTCH SITES:

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www.kamers.nl/huren
www.kamertje.nl
www.huurexpert.nl/
www.huurstunt.nl
www.adhocbeheer.nl/aanbod
www.nederwoon.nl
www.kamernijmegen.com
www.kamer.nl
www.huurwoningen.nl
www.easykamer.nl

FACEBOOK PAGES
For accommodations in ARNHEM, please use these links:
www.facebook.com/arnhemnijmegenkamers/
www.facebook.com/groups/kamerarnhem/
www.facebook.com/hureninarnhem/
www.facebook.com/studentroomsarnhemvelp
https://www.facebook.com/Deverhuurmakelaar/
https://www.facebook.com/kamerstudioarnhem/
https://www.facebook.com/woonruimtearhemtehuur
https://www.facebook.com/alvastleegstandbeheer/

For accommodations in NIJMEGEN, please use these links:

www.facebook.com/arnhemnijmegenkamers/
www.facebook.com/groups/302044029957432/
www.facebook.com/kamershureninnijmegen/
www.facebook.com/KamerNijmegen/
www.facebook.com/Stichting-Kamer-Centrum-Nijmegen-399687106861478

CHEAP FURNITURE, BED LINEN, KITCHEN UTENSILS ETC.

Please note that the rooms are not always furnished. If you need any kind of furniture we advise you to
visit one of the following shops. The exact locations can be found on the sites below.
Cheap shops that are located in the city centers:
ACTION
BIG BAZAR
HEMA
XENOS

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Hanze University of Applied Sciences

As soon as the applicant has a Letter of Acceptance or a Letter of Provisional Acceptance, they will receive
a housing newsletter with tips and links.

If you want to get some information beforehand: please check our website www.hanze.nl/housing or
www.athomeingroningen.com for more general information. This website contains also a Roomfinder
module, on which a reservation can be made.

Hanze University of Applied Sciences works with SSH, an organisation that acts as an intermediary in
finding (temporary) accommodation for international students. You can rent a room in an international
student house for the maximum period of 12 months. After this period, you have to find another room
by yourself.

Procedure

Follow the correct procedure to ensure you are registered. Before you can apply for a room you
need to register with SSH. The Housing Manager of Hanze UAS will be asked to confirm your registration.
She confirms on the condition that you are a new student, and that you are either accepted or
provisionally accepted. After this confirmation, you will be able to book a room. Read the full procedure
before registering.

Open for registration 2020-2021

The SSH-website will open for registration for the upcoming academic year for international students
of the Hanze University of Applied Sciences according to the following schedule. Please read carefully as
different dates apply for EU and NON-EU students! You will be able to book a room after receiving a
confirmation that your registration is approved.

• All students (Bachelor, Master and exchange) can register with SSH starting Tuesday 28
April 2020.
• All NON-EU students will be given approval on Monday 4 May 2020.
• All EU students will receive their approval on Monday 8 June 2020.

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INHOLLAND University of Applied Sciences

Inholland is very limited in accommodating students but we have partner housing companies. You can
find the information on the link below: https://www.inholland.nl/inhollandcom/study/accommodation/

For further information search depending on the campus where you will be studying:

- Amsterdam/Diemen, here
- Haarlem, here
- Alkmaar, here
- Hague, here
- Delft, here
- Rotterdam, here

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Radboud University

All international students who come to Nijmegen and live abroad (with the exception of degree-seeking
students living in this area in Germany) can request assistance from the Admissions Office in finding
accommodation for their first year of study.

Student housing in Nijmegen

Most students in Nijmegen live in student complexes and student houses, share an apartment or rent a
room in a house with a landlady or landlord. All rooms are private rooms (without roommates), but usually
the kitchen and bathroom facilities are shared. The large majority of the accommodation offered is mixed
accommodation, which means men and women live in the same corridor and (if applicable) share the
facilities. A few women-only corridors are offered as well. The rent for these rooms can run up to €500
per month or more. However, rental prices of most rooms are between €370 and €470 per month.

To find out more about our services:

Accommodation service
Who is eligible for housing assistance?
Types of accommodation
Procedure of room assignment
Housing for students with partner or family
FAQ
On arrival
Make an appointment
Contact: housing@io.ru.nl

Finding a room yourself

We recommend to register directly with the SSH& (Student Housing Nijmegen). The prices for unfurnished
student accommodation start at about €285 per month. The SSH& has housing units in 16 different
properties and more than 30 buildings in Nijmegen. You can find information about their application
procedure at www.sshn.nl.

Radboud University is also a partner of HousingAnywhere.com, the international student-to-student

housing platform. Students who are coming from abroad to Nijmegen can also find & book a student room
on www.HousingAnywhere.com. The rooms on this platform are offered by students that go abroad for a
study semester, exchange, Erasmus or internship.

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Rotterdam Business School

Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences offers international students the opportunity to stay in one of
three buildings: Hatta Building, Erasmus International House and Robert Baeldestraat. These rooms are
offered by SSH, the largest provider of student accommodations in the Netherlands. Student residents
can stay for a maximum of 1 year.

What do I need to know?

- The registration for the campus SSH locations opens on May 18th at 10:00 Dutch local time.
- The booking procedure opens on May 25th at 10:00 am Dutch local time. Only students who have
already been accepted into one of our full degree programmes will be able to book a room. The
booking procedure is based on first come, first serve principle.
- After reserving a room, you will have 48 hours to pay for the room. If the room is not paid for
within 48 hours, your reservation will be withdrawn, and another student will have the
opportunity to reserve and book the room. The required payments are: first month’s rent, the
last month’s rent and a registration fee of EUR 120. This amount can only be paid by credit card
- Find out more about the registration procedure here
- Contact: coia-housing@hr.nl

You will also find a wide range of rooms and apartments owned by private individuals and organizations,
but please he advised that RUAS doesn’t mediate with these providers. Prices start at about € 300 for
rooms and can go up to € 1.500 for apartments. The cost of gas and electricity are not always included in
the rent. Landlords usually charge a deposit.

For Alternative housing providers please check this link

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Stenden University of Applied Sciences

Once you have been admitted and have registered for a study programme at NHL Stenden, you should
start looking for accommodation. We recommend you to start early with finding a suiting accommodation.
Please check our website for more information - https://www.nhlstenden.com/en/practical-
information/housing

Accommodation guaranteed for Non-EU students

For students from countries outside the EU we have a room guarantee agreement with our official
accommodation partner StudentStay. 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.

Facebook

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:

• Leeuwarden Housing Market

• Leeuwarden’s First Online Garage Sale
• Marktplaats Leeuwarden
• Kamer Leeuwarden
• Students’ Garage Sale Emmen

Online Platforms

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.

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Some examples:

• Studentwoningenleeuwarden.nl (ENG)
• Funda (ENG)
• Pararius (ENG)
• Opkamers.nl (ENG)
• Huurwoningen.nl
• Kamers.nl
• Kamertje.nl
• Rooming
• Marktplaats

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 Saxion University of Applied Sciences

Please check the following 2 websites:

• https://www.saxion.edu/studying-in-the-netherlands/practical-matters/accommodation
• https://www.saxion.edu/studying-in-the-netherlands/practical-
matters/accommodation/housing-terms-and-conditions

Accommodation in two cities: In Enschede and Deventer we have contracts with the local student
housing associations. They provide Saxion with accommodation with rooms which may vary in size.

We encourage European students to find their own accommodation, but in case you would like to
have everything arranged in time and want to immerse yourself in international student life, we offer
the possibility to reserve a room in one of our international student houses.

Our student accommodations are fully equipped with all the basic inventory.

Terms & conditions: Accommodation is offered to European students on a voluntary basis; you may
prefer to find your own accommodation.If you choose to make use of our offer, please note the
following terms and conditions.

Availability: The rooms are available from 17 August onwards. This is the starting date for all of our
rental agreements. The end date and rental fee depends on your study programme:

• Bachelor programmes: 17 August 2020, total rental fee: € 5,050 (11.5 months)
• Other programmes: please contact internationaloffice@saxion.nl.

Conditions:

You can only apply if you have been ‘Admitted’ or ‘Conditionally admitted’ to your Saxion
programme.

• Duration of the rental agreement: Bachelor students: 17 August 2020 – 1 August 2021
• It is not possible to terminate your rental contract before the end date.

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• It is not possible to prolong the rental contract; you will need to find your own accommodation after the
end date of your rental agreement.
• Reservation is final when:
o a down payment of 2 months’ worth of rent plus the obligatory deposit has been received by Saxion no
later than 15 May 2020
o the Housing Conditions Acceptance Statement has been signed and returned
to internationaloffice@saxion.nl no later than 15 May 2020.

Returning the signed agreement and paying the down payment is binding: once Saxion has received the
signed agreement and payment, it is no longer possible to cancel your reservation.

Payment
You are allowed to pay your rental fee in instalments. In addition to the rental fee, we require a deposit
of € 500. This deposit will be refunded if you leave the accommodation tidy, clean and without any
damages. We do require a down payment of 2 months’ worth of rent plus the deposit before 15 May
2020.

Application & deadline

You can apply for a room as soon as you have been admitted or conditionally admitted. The deadline for
applying for Saxion accommodation is 1 May 2020. After this date, it is no longer possible to reserve a
room and you will be put on a waiting list. Please click here to submit your details.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at internationaloffice@saxion.nl

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Tilburg University

Please check the website www.tilburguniversity.edy/accommodation

It has links, types of accommodation available, how to apply/search, Dutch law, Tips, FAQ, also offers. It
is very complete website.

- Fee ranges:
We do not offer campus accommodation. The price range will vary according the kind of
accommodation (Reserved or private market), the company and the kind of room the
student wants. We work with an average of 350-750 but it is possible to find for less and
also for much more. Again, most important is to check the website, the offers and read
about the reserved and the private market (left menu of the website)

- The application deadline:

We do not have campus accommodation. For the reserved accommodation, students
who are (conditionally) admitted will receive an email after the application deadline –
everyone at the same time with the date that the reserved accommodation open for
registration. It varies each year but normally around the second week of May. It is
important to connect in the same day and time since the rooms are quickly rented.

- What do the students need for applying for accommodation?

It varies per company and kind of accommodation. For the reserved accommodation the
student must be (conditionally) admitted, and if any further requirements, will be in the
letter sent to the students. This letter contains instructions.

- Contact:
Via the website they can contact the housing office. We strongly recommend them to
check the FAQ and the website first. When they cannot find the answer to their
question there, they can send an email to studenthousing@tilburguniversity.edu. But
please not they receive a huge amount of questions and emails. Therefore, once more,
first check the website ☺

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University of Groningen

The University of Groningen is not a campus university and therefore does not offer campus
accommodation. To start, check on a regular basis the websites At Home in Groningen and SSHxl.

Accommodation via should SSH Groningen open beginning of May (and not during April like last year).
The application is approved by the admissions office.

Simply go to the SSH website, click on Groningen and then on "Reserve your room or residence in
Groningen". Remember to apply to SSH as early as possible. You are able to reserve your room once you
have received a conditional, provisional or unconditional offer from the University - so don’t delay!.

Please follow these steps:

1. Once you have an offer from the UG, you can register for accommodation at SSH. After you
register, you will receive information from us about how to finalise your registration.
2. You can start looking for a room on the SSH site and book it (it’s a fully automated process). During
this process, you will automatically sign the rental agreement.
3. After the booking is finalised, please pay the reservation fee and the first and last month’s rent
within 24 hours using a MasterCard or Visa.

Looking on the private market is surely an option with many possibilities. We do advise students to check
first with SSH Groningen as this is the only non-profit organization the university works with.

The Student Hotel Groningen is also very popular (but for students with a bigger budget). The only
important tip is to apply early!

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University of Twente

In general, you can find information about housing here.

The UT, and Saxion, together with the municipality of Enschede and some student housing agencies
developed an app called Roomspot. On this application the students, after receiving the s-number of the
UT, can register and start looking for accommodation. In here you can see what’s available and search
according to their needs. Please keep in mind the following deadlines:

• In order to have accommodation by September: we advise you to register the latest: 1

July
• In order to have accommodation by February: we advise you to register the latest: 1
December

Now, if you find a place via Roomspot, since it is only for students, you will be required to submit your
letter of acceptance from the university, as proof that you are a student.

If you can’t find something within roomspot, the university has listed on this page other alternatives.

Camelot is the agency which offers studio rooms inside the university. The university has a limited
number of (Camelot) rooms, that’s why it is recommended that students search and apply directly in the
Camelot page, than via roomspot.

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Utrecht University of Applied Sciences

HU does not offer housing ourselves, but we do have a number of rooms reserved with a local student
housing corporation. SSH Short Stay reserves a range of furnished accommodation especially for our
international students. However, the number of reserved accommodation is limited, and the sooner you
apply, the better your chances of finding accommodation. We therefore advise you to apply before 1 June
(for the first semester) or 1 November (for the second semester).

Students need to have an offer, and student number from HU in order to apply for accommodation.

Most student rooms will be available from 1 September/1 February respectively, sometimes a little
earlier. SSH will inform you if and when your room is available. If you arrive before your rental period start
date, you are responsible for finding and booking your own accommodation. Some suggestions are listed
below, but again be advised: get in early!

• www.mitland.nl
• www.starlodge.nl
• www.hostelutrecht.nl
• www.apollohotelsresorts.com
• www.stayokay.com
• www.strowis.nl

For more information please visit our website https://www.internationalhu.com/housing

Contact: Housing@hu.nl

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VHL University of Applied Sciences

We do not offer housing on campus and most Dutch and International students find their own
accommodation on the private market.
Many private housing agencies offer affordable student housing in the city centre of Leeuwarden and
Velp/Arnhem. They offer a range of different furnished or unfurnished rooms, generally costing
between €300 to over €450 a month.

We advise students to start their search in time: by August rooms are short and prices are up. In most
student houses they will have their own room and share the bathroom and kitchen with housemates.

Van Hall Larenstein can also arrange furnished accommodation in one of our partner’s buildings for
students in case there is a surplus of available housing. Students can make a request to be added to the
waiting list bij sending an email to studenthousing@hvhl.nl. Rooms will be subject to availability.

We advise incoming international students the following when looking for a room:

• Students coming to Leeuwarden

o can apply for housing with StudentStay, they have plenty of rooms available (both
furnished and unfurnished). After registration you can select your preferred rooms and
submit your application. The earlier you apply the more choice you have.
o Our students also offer available rooms on the Facebook group VHL Studenten
Leeuwarden
• Students coming to Velp
o can apply for housing with www.sshn.nl/en (click on “I am looking for a room”). They
offer a range of different rooms in student complexes in Arnhem.
o Our students also offer available rooms on the Facebook group VHL students Velp

Other agencies Leeuwarden:

• Kamer.nl
• www.tadingastraat.nl
• Facebook group Housing Market Leeuwarden
• Region Apartments
• Huurwoningen.nl
• housinganywhere.com
• pararius.com
• Region Apartments
• www.expatrentalsholland.com

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 • KamerHuren.nl
• directwonen.nl
• Berendsenkamerverhuur.nl
• Hopibon.nl
• www.markt058.com/en/
• Huurwoningen.nl
• Kamertje.nl
• Kamerverhuur.nl
• KamerPlanet.nl
• Kamers.nl
• Kamersinnederland.nl

Other agencies in Velp/Arnhem:

• opkamersinarnhem.nl/en
• housinganywhere.com
• pararius.com
• Regionapartments
• 123wonen.nl/huurwoningen/Arnhem
• Berendsenkamerverhuur.nl
• Hopibon.nl
• KamerHuren.nl
• Kamer.nl
• directwonen.nl
• huurwoningen.nl
• kamertje.nl
• kamerverhuur.nl
• kamerplanet.nl
• kamers.nl
• cameloteurope
• entree.eu
• adhocbeheer.nl/aanbod/

Some websites are only in Dutch so we would advise students to use the translate option in your
browser or use Google Translate.

We have a housing coordinator who is also the host for international students when they study with us.
For all questions regarding housing he can help via studenthousing@hvhl.nl.

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Windesheim University of Applied Sciences

We have different situations for our 2 programmes:

1. Global Project and Change Management: Housing is guaranteed for all 1st year students.
Students will get additional information from us once they applied for the programme: we will
send them the right information on how to get a room. The rooms will cost maximum 450 euro
per month. There is no application deadline for campus accommodation, application deadline
for the programme is 1 June. For applying for the accommodation they don't need extra things
to do, as we also contact the housing organisation about the new students.
2. International Business: those students have to find their own housing. And because finding
housing in the Netherlands is not easy, they should start early. On our website we have a list
with helpful websites https://www.windesheim.com/practical-information/studying-at-
windesheim/housing What might help is that the students come to Zwolle and stay a few days in
a Bed&Breakfast or AirBNB, to find a proper accommodation. It is easier to find something once
you are already in the city.

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Zeeland University of Applied Sciences

Zeeland University of Applied Sciences has two housing agencies:

- APV Housing in Vlissingen, and from September 2020 also in Middelburg

- Villex in Middelburg

Both offer accommodation within walking distance from HZ and town center.

- Where to book a room? Vlissingen or Middelburg

• Vlissingen: for students studying

o International Business
o Tourism Management
o Chemistry
o Logistics Management

• Middelburg for students studying

o ICT
o Water Management
o Civil Engineering
o Industrial Engineering & Management

Is it possible to live in Middelburg and study in Vlissingen or vice-versa? Yes, it is just a 20-minute bike
ride on a safe cycling path, there is also a bus or train connection

For Middelburg: Villex or APV?

o APV offers high level of services, it is not only accommodation but also making sure students have
a great student life : at the campus for first year students in Vlissingen, they have a big fitness
room, a bar, a small cinema/Netflix room, a game room and staff members of APV would be
available (almost) 24/7 to assist if any problem (for ex get to the doctor) - Rooms and studios are
furnished. A wide choice of shared-rooms (2 persons), single rooms and studios. Prices range from
290 Euros for a shared room to 410 Euros, studio would be a little bit more expensive but for
studios, you can be eligible for a rent allowance from the government
o Villex: great accommodation in town centre of Middelburg. Rooms are not furnished, so I would
advise to take the furniture package that is offered by Villex for 50 Euros a month. Villex is a
standard housing agency, so no extra services as offered with APV. Prices might be lower.

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 Possibility to rent a room in apartments/houses or studios. Prices are well indicated on their
website, but to give an estimation, from 250 to 450. No shared rooms, only single rooms and
studios.

On what conditions do students get rent allowance from the government:

- If a student has a studio that is registered with its own postbus number, with own kitchen and
bathroom and if the basis rent is not more than 430 Euros, the student can apply for a rent
allowance and get a refund of about 150 Euros for a rent of 430 Euros. The amount refunded
depends on the rent and the income of the student (not of the parent). Some of our students
have a student job and would get less rent allowance.

How to register?

- Register with either APV or Villex : see https://hz.nl/en/practical-information/housing

- The sooner, the better, as soon as the student has his/her Letter of Acceptance.

TIPS?

- Join the FB group HZ prospective students for lots of useful info

- Get in touch with Romanian students: www.hz.nl/en/chat for information
- Feel free to contact Romanian International Office Tudor Borcescu (borc0007@hz.nl)

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