UvA student housing (limited availability)
On this page you can find general information on the UvA student housing service, the application procedure and eligibility criteria, the various rent amounts and required fees, and information on types and locations of accommodations.
Housing lottery applications
- Second semester 2024-2025
You can apply for housing from Wednesday, 6 November 2024 09:00 CET, until Tuesday, 12 November 2024 23:59 CET. If you are eligible to participate, you can expect your invitation to be sent to you near the end of October 2024. For questions about your eligibility, please contact your faculty.
Limited availability
Since Dutch universities are not allowed to own housing properties under Dutch law, the UvA cannot facilitate accommodations for all incoming international students. Students are ultimately responsible for their own accommodation.
Consult all information on UvA student housing
What you need to know
General information before applying.
Application procedure
Applying in seven steps.
Costs of UvA student housing
Find out what UvA housing costs, including monthly rent, administration fees and local taxes.
Locations and room types
All UvA student housing is located off-campus, at various locations in Amsterdam and Diemen.
Other certified and non-certified, third-party housing platforms
Please note that the UvA strongly recommends all incoming students to also apply for other options from the housing platforms page relevant to them, and to consult our webpage with additional tips for further search options, how to avoid potential scams and more.