International Student Guide Amsterdam

In Amsterdam there are things to do and places to go, 24/7. to make your time in Amsterdam as much fun as possible we have made this online student guide for you, by students for students.

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Living

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Places to live

It is not easy to find a place to live in Amsterdam. Rooms are in great demand but unfortunately also in short supply. There is a shortage of housing in general, because the number of students in Amsterdam exceeds the number of rooms available...

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Student housing

To find a room in Amsterdam, international students can contact their host university. Most universities offer special housing services for international students...

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Renting privately

A starting point for your housing needs would be to check the Facebook page of the International Student Network, where you can get in touch with other students...

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Working

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Student jobs

Life in Amsterdam is not cheap. The obvious solution is to combine your studies with a job. Although the city offers enough jobs, foreign students can experience some obstacles...

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Money matters

The Dutch currency is the euro. This European currency is valid in most eu countries. The currency is decimal; one euro is equivalent to 100 euro cents...

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