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Finding somewhere to live can be daunting, especially if you are moving to the Netherlands
for the first time. Around 10,000 students will all be looking for a room at the same time in
Groningen and Leeuwarden so start your search as soon as possible. It is your own
responsibility to find a place to live. The University of Groningen does NOT provide
accommodation for students. Please check at home in Groningen for
available accommodation.

Please do not underestimate the challenge of finding accommodation as it is often a long

and stressful process. Therefore, finding accommodation is a priority and you should
reserve a room as early as possible. For example, if you are starting your studies in
September, we strongly advise that you begin actively looking for a room in April.

Ensure that you have found a room before 1 August if you will be studying in Groningen or
Leeuwarden. If you decide to come to Groningen or Leeuwarden without pre-arranged
housing, then you are highly likely to find yourself in hotels or hostels, if there is still space.
This will involve high costs, inconvenience, and stress. This will likely last for a long period of
time, probably months after your arrival. If you find accommodation outside of the city, then
make sure you consider the potential extra travel time and travel costs. If you have not
found accommodation before 1 August, we strongly advise you not to come to Groningen or
Leeuwarden.

Temporary accommodation
Through the housing organisation SSH (Stichting Studenten Huisvesting), a limited amount
of temporary housing has been made available for new, international students. Create your
SSH account as of the 15th of April. Booking starts on the 2nd of May 2024. There is a
limited number of rooms available and it's your own responsibility to register on time.

For more information, please visit the housing platform www.athomeingroningen.com.

Further housing opportunities can still be found via roomfinder.athomeingroningen.com.

Below you can find a video with student testimonials about the difficulties they encountered
in finding housing:

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International Housing

The Municipality of Groningen has recently started a collaboration with Hospi Housing,
which connects students with verified local hosts and guest families. In this way, you can
find a room and at the same time meet residents who know Groningen well, which will help
you create new cultural connections and feel at home in the city. Signing up, searching and
chatting with hosts is free of charge for an unlimited amount of time. If you find a room on
the platform, Hospi Housing charges a one-time fee equalling 50% of the first month’s rent.
In return they ensure that the platform is 100% scam-free, support you in the matchmaking
process and help draft a contract.

A useful starting place when searching for housing is www.athomeingroningen.com. This

platform was set up by the municipality and educational institutions in the city of Groningen
- including the UG - and is intended as a 'one-stop shop' in finding accommodation. As well
as a directory of available private sector rooms, the website outlines the housing situation in
Groningen, explains (Dutch language) rental terminology and offers advice on how to avoid
being scammed online.

Finding Accommodation in Groningen

 Temporary accommodation

 SSH Student Housing, number of rooms limited

If you are coming to Groningen for the first time, and you apply within a few days, you can
rent one of the rooms the University has reserved for new international students with SSH
Student Housing. SSH is a non-profit housing corporation specialised in student
accommodation, with furnished rooms available for a maximum of one year. You can choose
from a single or double room or a studio, with prices currently ranging from €300 to €660 a
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month, including all utilities (rent, heating, electricity, furniture, and internet access). Make
sure to check the website for the latest information on room pricing.

Please note that you will have to pay a reservation fee (€100) as well as the first and last
month’s rent at the time of your reservation. There are several SSH International Student
Houses across the city where you can live with students from all over the world.

SSH housing is not available for PhD students except in the case of ultra-short-stay contracts
(details can be received from the relevant graduate school).

 How can I apply for SSH Housing?

On April 25th, students can register at SSH Groningen. Degree students can reserve a room
from May 8th onward and exchange students from June 5th. Please be aware that
reservations are fully booked within a few days.

Simply go to the SSH website, click on Groningen and then on "Reserve your room or
residence in Groningen". Remember to apply as early as possible. You are able to reserve
your room once you have received a conditional, provisional or unconditional offer from the
University - don’t delay!

Please follow these steps:

1. Once you have an offer from the UG, you can register for accommodation at
SSH. After you register, you will receive information from us about how to
finalise your registration.

2. You can start looking for a room on the SSH site and book it (it’s a fully
automated process). During this process, you will automatically sign the rental
agreement.

3. After the booking is finalised, please pay the reservation fee and the first and
last month’s rent within 24 hours using a MasterCard or Visa.

Please note that once you have reserved a room with SSH, you have a limited timeframe
within which to cancel your reservation. Once the contract has started it can only be
terminated prematurely in the case of specific personal circumstances. Details on
cancellation options for an SSH rental contract can also be found on the page linked above.

 Private accommodation

 Advice on looking for accommodation

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College Fryslân accommodation
If you are joining a programme at University College Groningen or University College Fryslân
- you will be living residentially with your classmates.

We highly recommend that you look for a room or an apartment as soon as you have
received an offer from the University. If you are going to study at Campus Fryslân in
Leeuwarden then the same will apply as in Groningen: start your search on time!

Are you are planning on doing a master's degree at Campus Fryslân? You can find more
information about accommodation in Leeuwarden on the finding accommodation page.

Last modified: 12 April 2024 11.32 a.m.

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