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Housing

Studying in a new country is exciting, and where you live shapes your student experience. Whether you’re after the buzz of Amsterdam or a quieter spot nearby, we offer student housing to match your needs and budget. Housing is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. In the heart of Amsterdam or just outside the buzz, we have a guaranteed home for you.

Tio-housing (full degree students)

Student Room

Looking for a place that’s budget-friendly and social? Student Rooms offer a private space in a shared house with other students. You’ll live in a community setting, sharing common areas like the kitchen and lounge. With rental prices tailored to student budgets, you can enjoy a practical and social living environment that supports both your academic and social life.  

Price range: € 800 - € 1,000 a month  

Suburban Living

Suburban Living

Prefer a little peace and relaxation after a busy day? Suburban Living places you just outside the city in quiet neighbourhoods like Alkmaar or Zaandam. These homes are affordable, well-kept, and connected to Amsterdam by public transport. A great match if you value downtime and a little extra room to breathe.  

Price range: up to € 1,000 a month

Cityscape Residence

Want to be in the middle of it all? These modern apartments are found throughout the city in neighbourhoods full of cafés, parks, and nightlife. You’ll have your own place while still being close to everything that makes Amsterdam tick. This is ideal for students who thrive on city energy and want independence without leaving the action.  

Price range: € 1,000 – € 1,400 a month

Cityscape Residence
Heritage Housing

Heritage Housing

Like a bit of character in your home? Heritage Housing features apartments in older, typically Dutch buildings full of charm and history. With shared apartments, Heritage Housing is perfect for students who want to live in the heart of the city and enjoy social interaction.  

Price range: from € 1,400 a month

How to get Tio-housing

During your introductory meeting, you can indicate what type of accommodation you prefer. For EU students, this will take place after signing your study agreement, and for non-EU students, after applying for your visa. Tio will then start working on your request and will come back to you with an offer as soon as possible. You have one week to accept this offer. Once you accept, we will ensure you receive the rental contract In order for you to guarantee your housing you must sign the rental contract before the set deadline. We operate on a first-come, first-served policy.

Find your own housing

Via-via is still the most successful way of finding a room in Amsterdam. Make sure to let everybody in your social and professional network know that you are looking for a room in / near Amsterdam. For example post a public message on Facebook, LinkedIn and/or Instagram, in which you ask your network to share it with their network, and so on.  You may find a perfect room via your fellow students, the barman, your current neighbor…

Facebook has several groups for finding a room. For example (some in Dutch only):

Tio's International Office also recommends HousingAnywhere, the international housing platform for students and trainees. Through HousingAnywhere you can safely book your new accommodation. 

Housing websites

On the following websites you can find different types of accommodation. Some websites might display unreliable offers, so please be aware of scams. Again, do not accept room offers that seem too good to be true!