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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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