{"id":77,"date":"2024-04-03T03:04:38","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T03:04:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homelengo.autodealwordpress.com\/?p=77"},"modified":"2026-03-30T19:23:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T19:23:20","slug":"studentensteden-in-nederland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studently.nl\/en\/studentensteden-in-nederland\/","title":{"rendered":"University towns in the Netherlands: where are the best places to study and live?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5 data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"546\">Introduction<\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"916\">The Netherlands has many cities that are popular with students, both Dutch and international. Each student city has its own character, rent prices and housing options. In this blog, we provide an overview of the best-known student cities in the Netherlands and explain what you, as a student, should look out for when choosing a city to live and study in.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"921\" \/>\n<h5 data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"968\">Amsterdam \u2013 international and dynamic<\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1050\">Amsterdam is one of the most popular student cities in the Netherlands. The city offers:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1150\">\n<li data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1084\">\n<p data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1084\">International universities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1118\">\n<p data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1118\">Many courses taught in English<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1150\">\n<p data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1150\">A vibrant student life<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1301\">Rents here are higher than average, particularly for studios and flats. Many students therefore opt for shared accommodation or rooms.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1306\" \/>\n<h5 data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1346\">Utrecht \u2013 central and academic<\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1458\">Utrecht is known for its historic city centre and strong academic reputation. It is a compact city with:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1563\">\n<li data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1497\">\n<p data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1497\">Good public transport links<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1528\">\n<p data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1528\">Plenty of student facilities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1563\">\n<p data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1563\">An active student community<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1669\">Due to its central location, there is high demand for student accommodation, which means a swift response is essential.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1674\" \/>\n<h5 data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1716\">Groningen \u2013 affordable and vibrant<\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1773\">Groningen is particularly popular among students because:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1848\">\n<li data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1796\">\n<p data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1796\">Lower rents<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1820\">\n<p data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1820\">A young population<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1848\">\n<p data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1848\">A lively nightlife<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1931\">For students on a tighter budget, Groningen is often an attractive choice.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1936\" \/>\n<h5 data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1980\">Rotterdam \u2013 modern and international<\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2060\">Rotterdam is a modern city with a large international student population. The city offers:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2141\">\n<li data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2084\">\n<p data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2084\">Various courses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2110\">\n<p data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2110\">Modern residential complexes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2141\">\n<p data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2141\">Plenty of career opportunities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2229\">The housing market is competitive, but there is a wider range of properties available than in some other cities.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2234\" \/>\n<h5 data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2290\">Leiden and Delft \u2013 traditional and student-focused<\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"2291\" data-end=\"2379\">Leiden and Delft are smaller cities with a strong academic tradition. They offer:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2477\">\n<li data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2408\">\n<p data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2408\">A peaceful living environment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2435\">\n<p data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2435\">Plenty of student accommodation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2477\">\n<p data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2477\">Good connections to larger cities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2563\">These cities are popular with students looking for a balance between study and relaxation.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2568\" \/>\n<h5 data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2612\">Eindhoven \u2013 technology and innovation<\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2711\">Eindhoven is known for its focus on technology and innovation. Students choose this city because:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2812\">\n<li data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2741\">\n<p data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2741\">Technical universities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2770\">\n<p data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2770\">International companies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2812\">\n<p data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2812\">Relatively modern student accommodation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"2878\">Rents are, on average, lower than in Amsterdam and Utrecht.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2883\" \/>\n<h5 data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2951\">What should you look out for when choosing a student town?<\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"2952\" data-end=\"3024\">When choosing a city, it is important to consider:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3171\">\n<li data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3040\">\n<p data-start=\"3027\" data-end=\"3040\">Rental prices<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3041\" data-end=\"3082\">\n<p data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3082\">Availability of student accommodation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3121\">\n<p data-start=\"3085\" data-end=\"3121\">Distance to your educational institution<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3142\">\n<p data-start=\"3124\" data-end=\"3142\">Public transport<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3171\">\n<p data-start=\"3145\" data-end=\"3171\">Personal lifestyle<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3173\" data-end=\"3221\">Not every university town is right for every student.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3223\" data-end=\"3226\" \/>\n<h5 data-start=\"3228\" data-end=\"3243\">Conclusion<\/h5>\n<p data-start=\"3244\" data-end=\"3518\">The Netherlands offers a wide range of student towns, each with its own advantages. Whether you opt for a large international city or a smaller, quieter student town, thorough preparation and starting your search for accommodation in good time are essential for a successful time at university.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3520\" data-end=\"3609\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3609\">Discover student accommodation in various cities and find the place that suits you.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Inleiding Nederland telt veel steden die populair zijn onder studenten, zowel Nederlandse als internationale. Elke studentenstad heeft haar eigen karakter, huurprijzen en woonmogelijkheden. 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