Housing
Nyenrode has two campuses: one in the picturesque and green Breukelen and one in the cosmopolitan city of Amsterdam. As a full degree campus you can choose both, as an exchange student you will be staying with us in Breukelen. Below you find more information on what to expect when staying with us!
Housing in Amsterdam
Nyenrode offers student accommodations at OurDomain, a new housing complex only 15 minutes by subway from Amsterdam city center. The modern self-contained apartments are designed for bachelor, master, and PhD students. OurDomain is situated next to a train and metro station. This station offers frequent and direct transport links to Amsterdam Central Station, Schiphol Amsterdam Airport and Utrecht.
Facilities
OurDomain houses a lively international student community and several facilities such as a supermarket (open seven days a week), restaurants, cafés, a fitness center, a print shop, a launderette, and study rooms. All apartments at OurDomain feature a living area, a modern bathroom and open kitchen.
Costs
A furnished apartment at OurDomain costs about € 960,42 - € 1.087,83 per calendar month, depending on the type of apartment. The rent for two persons is approximately € 1.254,77. The monthly rent includes bicycle parking, TV and internet subscriptions, gym membership, and access to the tennis court and study halls. The monthly rent excludes service costs and utility advances. Housing allowance (Huurtoeslag) cannot be granted.
We are aware of the student housing shortage in The Netherlands, especially in Amsterdam. We are trying our best to guarantee rooms for our students. However, we strongly recommend you register for our program at least three months before the start date so that we have enough time to book your housing in advance.
Housing in Breukelen
On campus you’ll find 5 student housing buildings. These have been named after people who have made considerable contributions to Nyenrode and its success: Postma, Weijer, Kuneman, Klaasesz and Philips (subdivided into Roeterink I & II, Riemsdijk and Otten). There are 295 rooms and three-room types (Furnished/Unfurnished/Kitchen).
The campus is within walking/cycling distance from the town of Breukelen, offering various retail options – from supermarket and optician to a flower shop and pharmacist. Retail hours are usually between 10:00 and 18:00, although supermarkets offer extended opening hours. You can also enjoy some cozy cafés and restaurants.
Facilities
To ensure you feel at home on campus, we offer a number of facilities to make sure you can live, work and relax in comfort. Among the facilities at our campus, you’ll find a living room, a student restaurant (Mensa), cubicles for project and group work, a laundromat, an outdoor kitchen for barbecue, and various sports accommodations. Please check the F&Q regarding the campus facilities to learn more.
Costs
Housing allowance (Huurtoeslag) can be granted based on the calculation and advice from the housing department. After deducting the allowance, the average monthly fee of the housing is around €300 - €500.
Registering with the municipality:
If you are staying in the Netherlands for longer than 4 months, you will need to register as a resident with the municipality within 5 days of your arrival. Your registration will enable you to get your Citizen Service Number or BSN (Burgerservice nummer).
The BSN is important for opening a bank account, get health insurance or for working in the Netherlands.