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Housing for Scholarship PhD Candidates

The University of Twente mediates housing for SCHOLARSHIP PhD candidates who require a visa

If you are looking for a house or apartment instead of a room, for example, because you wish to relocate with your family, we advise you to broaden your search to other housing possibilities. The University of Twente doesn't offer housing services for one's family, UT staff members, researchers or guests.

Please select whether you require an entry visa and/or a residence permit to stay at the University of Twente.

  • Entry visa and/or residence permit

    The University of Twente guarantees to offer Scholarship PhD Candidates who need an entry visa and/or residence permit timely, appropriate and affordable furnished housing for one year.

    Family housing 

    In case you are looking for a house or apartment instead of a room, for example, because you wish to relocate together with your family, we advise you to broaden your search to other housing possibilities. The University of Twente doesn't offer housing services for one's family.

    Roomspot

    Since you require an entry visa and/or residence permit, the University of Twente wishes to offer you additional assistance in your search for a room. You will be informed per e-mail once the special offer has been made available to you.

    If you would like us to assist you in finding accommodation on campus or in the vicinity of our university, please create an account at Roomspot; the online housing portal for Enschede and Hengelo. 

    Duration of stay

    The accommodation that you rent via the University of Twente is available to you for a period of up to 1 year. As our accommodations are classified as ‘short stay’, you are allowed to rent for a period of maximum one year, after which you are required to find your own accommodation. 

    Please note: for ending your rental contract, most rental agencies and landlords handle a notice period of one month. We strongly suggest you to check your rental contract for the conditions that apply to you.

    For all matters related to the state of your accommodation (e.g. damage, leakage) please contact your landlord.

    • Terms and conditions

      Terms and conditions

      The University of Twente can only assist in finding accommodation for the maximum duration of one year.

      Rental contract

      When you sign a rental contract, you are bound to the terms of the contract, and you agree with the rights and obligations stated in it. Housing providers may charge administrative costs for new contracts. 

      In case you want to terminate your contract, please contact your landlord or check the termination policy. The starting date of a contract is generally on the 1st or 16th day of the month and the ending date is always on the 15th or last day of the month. 

      Contracts

      International students applying for furnished accommodation generally will be offered a contract of a maximum of 12 months. If you are an exchange student, you will be offered a contract for the duration of your exchange period. 

  • No entry visa and/or residence permit needed

    If you are an (international) Scholarship PhD Candidate who does not need an entry visa and/or residence permit, and you are looking for accommodation on campus or in the vicinity of our university, you have to find housing yourself. To do so, please take a look at Roomspot or other housing possibilities. Start your search for housing as soon as possible.

    Please note: for ending your rental contract, most rental agencies and landlords handle a notice period of one month. We strongly suggest you to check your rental contract for the conditions that apply to you.

    For all matters related to the state of your accommodation (e.g. damage, leakage) please contact your landlord.