Since Dutch universities do not have their own housing accommodations (as not allowed under Dutch law), the UvA cannot facilitate housing for all incoming international students. Students are ultimately responsible for finding their own accommodation.

Since the Amsterdam housing market is complex and competitive, we advise all incoming students to start their room search as early as possible. We strongly advise to set up a personal timeline, such as outlined in our Step 2 page. Once you have a better understanding of how the housing market works and where you intend to search for a room, you can use the tips below to aid your search.

Webinars with tips & tricks

Finding housing in Amsterdam is a challenge. To help students who are currently on the search, the International Student Housing Office regularly hosts webinars on how to search for accommodation on your own.

• What to expect: a short presentation with general tips and tricks, followed by the opportunity to ask your questions to the housing team and experienced student ambassadors.
• What not to expect: a listing of rental agencies to contact or a full list with housing platforms.

The most recent webinar was hosted on 25 June 2025; watch the recording: