International Student Housing
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International Student Housing
Last modified on 28-01-2026 11:30
Amsterdam faces an ongoing housing crisis and securing accommodation can take several months. Finding permanent housing often requires considerable time, effort and costs. The UvA cannot guarantee housing or help for incoming students as the housing crisis goes beyond our capacity. Carefully consider this challenge and its potential impact on your studies before committing to studying here.
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Watch the video on navigating Amsterdam's complex housing landscape (5:28 mins).
- Step 1: Understanding the Dutch housing marketFinding a place to live in Amsterdam is very challenging, especially for international students. An important starting point in your search is to understand the Dutch housing market.
- Step 2: Create your timeline to search for accommodationYou can maximise your chances of finding a room by finding housing platforms and doing research up-front. Use our timeline below to structure your housing search.
- Step 3: How and where to search for a roomUvA cannot provide housing for all international students. Start your search early and set up a timeline. Use the tips below to aid your search.
- Step 4: UvA Student Housing (limited availability)The UvA has a limited amount of rooms available for newly incoming international students. Read the information below to find out more about UvA Housing.
- Information for current tenantsThis page contains useful information for tenants currently living in UvA student housing, as well as instructions for moving out.
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International Student Housing Office
The International Student Housing Office is your first point of contact for questions about housing in Amsterdam and UvA student housing.
Should you have any further questions, please message us using our contact form:
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