Besides our students in MSc Water Technology at Wetsus, there are also many other students from other universities and applied sciences schools present here in Leeuwarden. You can also find students from Rijksuniversiteit Groningen at Campus Fryslân, Hogeschool Van Hall Larenstein, and NHL Stenden Hogeschool. So, you won’t be surprised that you can find many different accommodation types in Leeuwarden. However, since there are many students it is recommended to start your search for housing on time!
In the Netherlands, it is common for students to rent a room in a shared house or apartment with other students. There are options to rent a one-bedroom or studio apartment. Student accommodation is usually provided by real estate agents or private landlords who advertise their rooms on different platforms. Some websites are only in Dutch so we would advise you to use the translate option in your browser or use Google Translate. Besides, in Facebook groups like Leeuwarden Housing Market, Leeuwarden Housing Rooms Apartments, and Studentenkamers in Leeuwarden advertisments for available rooms are also put out frequently, especially around summer. In this way, students themselves or private landlords hope to find a new housemate or tenant as well.
A lot of students find a room on the private market. Check the list below for the different housing organisations or join Facebook groups. All students must have a legal address for their registration at the municipality. Non EU/EER students must have a legal address for getting a residence permit.
In the Netherlands, you will generally be asked to sign a lease of at least 12 months and pay at least one month’s rent as a security deposit. Landlords offer (un)furnished rooms with a complete kitchen and bathroom which you share with your housemates. The rent is usually paid per month.
Rental prices for rooms vary strongly and depend on the type and size of the room, (un)furnished, (shared or own) facilities and location. Visit for orientation and more information this site.
