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Locations and room types

The student rooms are located in over 20 different off-campus buildings spread across the city. These buildings are owned and managed by housing providers who have a partnership with the UvA. Different room types, price ranges and locations are available.

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Exterior at Bijltjespad

What sort of rooms are available at UvA student housing?

There are three room types available:

  • Shared bedroom with shared facilities
  • Private bedroom with shared facilities
  • Private bedroom with private facilities (some are suitable for couples)

Rooms within a room type may be different, but the basics of the rooms remain the same. All of our rooms have basic furnishing.

 

How do I indicate which room type I want?

Room types are linked to four monthly rent budget categories. When filling in the housing application form you need to enter a budget category. Before you choose a budget category, inform yourself about the costs of UvA student housing.

What type of room can I expect in each budget category?

Room types Private bedroom Private facilities Budget category
Shared room No No 1
Private room with shared facilities Yes No 1, 2, 3
Private room Yes Yes 3, 4
Couples room Yes Yes* 4

* Some have shared facilities

  • Budget category 1: < €410 per month. Shared rooms or small private rooms with shared facilities. Shared rooms are suitable to share with a friend.
    • In a shared room there are two separate beds which you share with another student of the same gender. In most cases, the kitchen and bathroom are situated inside the room, and there is no separate common room. Roommates are not matched by age or study programme. You and your roommate will have to make agreements on basic household rules.
    • Applying for a shared room with a friend: You can sign up with a friend who is also eligible for housing. You and your friend must both write this down on both your housing application forms after choosing budget category 1. You will both receive a separate contract and pay the rent separately.
    • In a small private room with shared facilities you have your own bedroom and you share a kitchen and bathroom with 2-20 other students. The kitchen and bathroom are located in a common room/hallway. It is not possible to sign up with a friend.
  • Budget category 2: €410 - €500 per month. Small private rooms with shared facilities.
    • In a small private room with shared facilities you have your own bedroom and you share a kitchen and bathroom with 2-20 other students. The kitchen and bathroom are located in a common room/hallway. It is not possible to sign up with a friend.
  • Budget category 3: €500 - €600 per month. Larger private rooms with shared facilities or small private rooms with private facilities.
    • In a private room with shared facilities, you will have your own private room, and will share a kitchen and bathroom with other students. The shared kitchen and bathroom are located in a common room/hallway. It is not possible to sign up with a friend.
    • In a private room with private facilities, you will have your own private room, including your own private kitchen and private bathroom within the room or studio container.
  • Budget category 4: €600 - €875 per month. Larger private rooms with private facilities, some are suitable for couples.
    • In a private room with private facilities you have your own room or studio (container), including your own private kitchen and private bathroom. The more expensive rooms in this category are generally larger than the other rooms, and some have a more decorated and/or contemporary interior, or include sports- or entertainment facilities within or around the building.
    • Applying for a private room as a couple: You can apply with your partner (student / non-student), together. Only one of you needs to fill in the housing application form, choose budget category 4, and apply for a couples room. The rental contract will be under one person's name, but your partner can also register at the address with the municipality.

Non-regular housing options

The Student Hotel Amsterdam West & Student Experience Minervahaven

In the housing application form, you can find an option that indicates if you are also interested in one of our non-regular housing options: The Student Hotel Amsterdam West and Student Experience Minervahaven. These options are offered separately from the regular rooms, because the monthly rent is higher than the rent indicated in category 4. Additionally, these options are only available to students who are staying two semesters.

If you prefer a more campus-style feeling, The Student Hotel or Student Experience may be a good option for you.

The Student Hotel - Amsterdam West

The 90 students who choose The Student Hotel - Amsterdam West and are ranked highest after the draw will automatically be offered a room there. The Student Hotel Amsterdam West offers:

  • Fully furnished rooms with a private en-suite bathroom and a shared kitchen.
  • The rent is maximum €920 a month, depending on the total duration of your contract (10,11,12 months).
  • The rooms have a start date of 1 September 2022, which is about 2 weeks later than the regular housing options.

Student Experience - Minervahaven

The 90 students who choose Student Experience - Minervahaven and are ranked highest after the draw will automatically be offered a room there. The Student Experience – Minervahaven offers:

  • The monthly rent is maximum €985.
  • The rooms at Student Experience Minervahaven have a similar rental period as the regular rental dates (around 19 August 2022 to 13 August 2023).

Please visit the website of The Student Hotel- Amsterdam West and Student Experience – Minervahaven to find out more about their location and facilities.

What are the UvA student housing locations?

The UvA does not have a big campus where all the rooms are located, but we have over 20 different off-campus buildings throughout the whole city. The student housing buildings are mostly situated in residential neighborhoods.

It is not possible to request a specific location. All students are assigned randomly to rooms within their budget category. Location and budget category are not linked. Student housing in a higher budget category is not more conveniently located than that in a lower budget category.

The maximum travel time from the housing locations to the UvA’s campuses is for Dutch standards relatively low: about 45 minutes. Most locals travel by bike or public transport. Check the 9292 route planner (for public transport) or Google Maps to find your way in Amsterdam. If you would like to learn more about the different areas check our page on different neighborhoods in Amsterdam.

Find more information about Amsterdam neighborhoods, the public transport system and the locations of the University of Amsterdam.

The towers at Rode Kruislaan in Diemen

Who will be the housing provider that sends me a housing offer?

UvA international student housing has partnerships with multiple housing providers:

The rooms are owned and managed by the housing providers but reserved by the UvA for our international students. UvA housing will forward your information to one of the housing providers, and they will send you the room offer. The UvA also uses the platform ROOM.nl for students to book their rooms.