Housing for students, staff & guests

We do our utmost to inform you about finding suitable accommodation.

Finding accommodation in the Netherlands can be a huge challenge. However, count yourself lucky: finding housing in Enschede is cheaper and easier than in other Dutch student cities! To ensure a smooth start to your student life at the University of Twente, we strongly advise you to arrange housing before the start of your studies. Start your online house hunting at least 3 months in advance. And remember: the earlier you start, the easier it will be for you to find affordable housing. Please check these tips & tricks for finding a room, studio or apartment. 

What are your housing options?

The process of finding a house depends on your nationality and personal situation. To find out what housing options apply to you, select below which status applies to you: 

  • Which countries are EEA?

    There are 30 EEA countries:

    • Austria
    • Belgium
    • Bulgaria
    • Croatia
    • Cyprus
    • Czech Republic
    • Denmark
    • Estonia
    • Finland
    • France
    • Germany
    • Greece
    • Hungary
    • Iceland
    • Ireland
    • Italy
    • Latvia
    • Liechtenstein
    • Lithuania
    • Luxembourg
    • Malta
    • Netherlands
    • Norway
    • Poland
    • Portugal
    • Romania
    • Slovakia
    • Slovenia
    • Spain
    • Sweden