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Living in Rotterdam

Student living in the Netherlands can be a life changing experience. The city of Rotterdam offers students a truly international experience during their time at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. On this page you'll find answers to questions about housing, student jobs, daily life information and how to spend your spare time.

Starting out

Starting out

You are new, so where to start? Previous students shared their knowlegde about doing groceries in Rotterdam, buying a bike and learning some Dutch.

My social life

My social life

How to make friends in a new big city? What sport clubs can you join? Learn more about student associations and fun things to do in the city of Rotterdam.
Housing

Housing

Looking for a room or apartment in Rotterdam? Here you will find some useful tips!
Financially settling in

Financially settling in

Information about your costs of living, opening a Bank account and how to finance your studies.
Insurance

Insurance

It is very important to ensure that you will be properly insured during your stay in the Netherlands.
Residence permit

Residence permit

Residence permit lost or stolen? Or do you want to extend it? Also every year the study progress monitoring and financial means check takes place. This might affect your residence permit.
Health

Health

When preparing for your stay in the Netherlands, it is very important to have access to healthcare professionals and that you know how to contact them.
Job

Job

What you need to know when you're looking for a job.
Leaving the Netherlands

Leaving the Netherlands

Unfortunately there will be a time that you will leave the Netherlands. We hope you had an amazing time, but don't forget to arrange a few things. Check our checklist.
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