Rent a room in Amsterdam

Long term stay in Amsterdam

Inholland has rooms available for new first year international students (including students from Surinam and the Caribbean), that don't live in the Netherlands yet. The rooms are currently located in apartment buildings in Echtenstein, Daalwijk and Darlingstraat. 

Please note: the rooms are allocated on a first come first serve basis, so we recommend you to apply as soon as possible. We can't guarantee a room for every student.

As finding suitable housing in time is unlikely, we advise against coming to the Netherlands if you haven’t found housing one month before the start of your degree programme. 

How to apply

How to apply

For the Fall semester of 2025-26, all rooms are fully booked.

New international students (starting in February / September 2026)
You can book accommodation in Amsterdam even while your application for the study programme is still being processed. However, to receive the keys to your room at the start of the rental contract, your application must be complete by 15 December 2025 / 12 August 2026 at the latest. This means:

  • Your (foreign) diploma has been validated by the Admissions Office.

  • Your proof of English proficiency has been verified by the Admissions Office (if applicable).

If your application is not complete by the given deadline, your rental contract will unfortunately be cancelled.

Current Inholland students
Students starting their studies are given priority in booking a room. However, students who started their programme already may apply for the waiting list.

Please note: You cannot have two rental contracts consecutively. For example, if your current DUWO contract ends on 22 January, you are not eligible for a new contract starting on 27 January. There must be a gap of 1 semester in between contracts.

Application form
The online application form for accommodation for the February 2026 intake opens on 15 November 2025 at 9:00 AM CET. The application deadline is 29 November 2025 at 9:00 AM CET.
Important: First come, first served!

You do not need to upload any documents at this stage. We’ll simply ask for basic personal details such as your name and nationality.

Apply here (available from 15 November)

Are you applying for the September 2026 intake? You can apply for accommodation from 15 May onwards.

What happens after my application?

  1. Access the ROOM.nl portal
    A few weeks after the application deadline, you will receive login details for the ROOM.nl portal. In this portal, you can view the available rooms, including photos and important information.

  2. Select your room
    You will have two days to choose a room. If you do not make a selection within this period, your booking opportunity will expire and you will no longer be able to reserve a room.

  3. Upload your documents
    After selecting a room, you will receive instructions from DUWO to upload the necessary documents in the DUWO portal. Do so within three days after selecting your room.

  4. Make your payment
    DUWO will also send you instructions on how to arrange the initial payment.

  5. Sign your contract
    Finally, you will be asked to digitally sign your contract in the DUWO portal. Once the contract is signed, your booking is confirmed.

You need to pay and sign your contract within two weeks after DUWO has approved your documents. If you do not meet the deadline, your reservation will be cancelled. Be prepared to take action when you receive emails, and ensure you have the money ready for the first payment.

Questions about student housing?

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