Housing
The EIU’s latest Worldwide Cost of Living Survey shows that the cost of living in Amsterdam is modest compared with cities like New York, London, Paris and Beijing.
Housing
If you are taking part in an exchange programme or are enrolled on an international course, it is quite possible that a room will be arranged for you. Accept it immediately, or you will regret it later! Finding a place to live in a country as crowded as Holland is not easy. It is even difficult for Dutch students to find their own rented rooms on the private market. Rooms are generally unfurnished, and kitchens and bathrooms are often shared with others. Most rental contracts are for at least six months or a year. Before you leave your own country, ask your host institution whether or not housing will be arranged for you in advance.
Costs
The EIU’s latest Worldwide Cost of Living Survey shows that the cost of living in Amsterdam is modest compared with cities like New York, London, Paris and Beijing. Experience shows that to live and study in Holland for one year costs a student between 700 and 1,000 euro a month. This is needed to cover daily expenses, to pay the rent, and for registration and tuition fees.
You cannot rely on finding a source of additional income after you arrive. The institutions have very limited funds for supporting students. If you are from an EU or EEA member state, however, you may be entitled to a regular student grant or to a refund of the tuition fees. For specific information, contact the Informatie Beheer Groep.
