Who is eligible

• International PhD candidates receive assistance with housing for the duration of their research: for most PhDs, this is around 4 years. 
• PhD candidates affiliated with international universities are also eligible, provided they have received an application for UvA Staff Housing service.

What is available

Accommodations reserved for PhD students are part of the Dutch social housing system (this is subsidised housing, comparable to council housing in the UK). The accommodations are:

• Small and basic: either a studio (around 20-30 square metres) or a private bedroom in shared apartment.
• Located in neighbourhoods across Amsterdam. A commuting time of 30-50 minutes from your home to your work location is common in Amsterdam.

Long-term accommodation for PhDs

Family accommodation for PhDs

UvA Staff Housing does not have many two-bedroom apartments and family accommodations reserved. We advise you to look for accommodation on your own because we can’t guarantee that any will be available through UvA Staff Housing at the time your arrive. When considering moving to Amsterdam with your family, you could first come by yourself; it's easier to search for family accommodation once you are in Amsterdam. UvA Staff Housing unfortunately cannot offer any accommodation for families with 3 or more children.

For researchers and guests (assistant professors, lecturers etc.) staying more than 1 year, Staff Housing provides accommodations in the private housing sector:

• These are mostly studios (+/- 32 m²). There are a few 1-bedroom apartments, but not many.
• They are mostly located on the outskirts of Amsterdam: Ijburg, Amsterdam South-East (Zuidoost) and Diemen.

Please note: rental agreements with private housing organisations permit a maximum stay of 2 years. As a result, UvA Staff Housing can only provide a housing service for 2 years. After 2 years, you will need to find accommodation on your own. 

Accommodation types and costs

Family accommodation in the private housing sector

UvA Staff Housing does not have many two-bedroom apartments and family accommodations reserved within the private housing sector. We advise you to look for accommodation on your own because we can’t guarantee that any will be available through UvA Staff Housing at the time your arrive.

When considering moving to Amsterdam with your family, you could first come by yourself; it's easier to search for family accommodation once you are in Amsterdam. UvA Staff Housing unfortunately cannot offer any accommodation for families with 3 or more children.

For postdocs staying more than 1 year, Staff Housing provides accommodations in the private housing sector:

• These are mostly studios (+/- 32 m²). There are a few 1-bedroom apartments, but not many.
• They are mostly located on the outskirts of Amsterdam: Ijburg, Amsterdam South-East (Zuidoost) and Diemen.

Accommodation types and costs

Family accommodation in the private housing sector

UvA Staff Housing does not have many two-bedroom apartments and family accommodations reserved within the private housing sector. We advise you to look for accommodation on your own because we can’t guarantee that any will be available through UvA Staff Housing at the time your arrive. When considering moving to Amsterdam with your family, you could first come by yourself; it's easier to search for family accommodation once you are in Amsterdam. UvA Staff Housing unfortunately cannot offer any accommodation for families with 3 or more children.

Most of the housing reserved by UvA Staff Housing is meant for single occupancy. UvA Staff Housing does has some accommodation suitable for couples. If you’re coming together with a partner please be aware that no suitable accommodation can be guaranteed. Please also look for housing on your own. On the UvA Staff Housing website you will find information on how to find accommodation.

UvA Staff Housing has very few accommodations reserved that are suitable for families.

If you are coming with a family for less than one year then we cannot help you with housing.

If you are coming with a family for more than one year then we might be able to help you with housing. UvA Staff Housing unfortunately cannot offer any accommodation for families with 3 or more children.

Most of the reserved accommodation have restrictions on pets. If you’re planning on bringing a pet, please be aware that there is a high chance that we cannot help you with housing. In this case please look for housing on your own. In case your pet is also your support animal, please inform us about this per email.