# Housing

**Source**: https://www.tue.nl/en/education/become-a-tue-student/housing?%23420716=&cHash=6cae1f07b2122023c058ba8e2b793b37
**Parent**: https://www.tue.nl/en/education/become-a-tue-student/housing

For international students

# Housing

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  - [Housing lottery](#c420707)
  - [How to find student housing?](#c420716)

**Important:** TU/e provides limited housing support only for **first-year international master's students**who are coming to the Netherlands to study here for the first time (including double degree master's students) . Dutch students, or international students continuing beyond their first year, need to arrange accommodation independently.

If you're coming to study at TU/e, one of the first things you’ll need to arrange is a place to live. The Dutch housing market can be competitive, especially in student cities like Eindhoven. That’s why it’s important to start your search as early as possible.

There are two main types of long-term accommodation available to students:

## Housing lottery

TU/e works with housing providers to offer a limited number of furnished rooms and studios for first-year international master's students (including double degree master's students). These accommodations are available for fixed rental periods. Since availability is limited, rooms are allocated through a **lottery system**, which means that applying does not guarantee an offer.

Please note that the majority of housing options offered through the housing lottery are off-campus.

More detailed information about the **procedure and conditions** of the housing lottery will be shared **in the coming weeks**.

- [More info about the housing lottery](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/become-a-tue-student/housing/the-housing-lottery)

Because availability is limited, we encourage you to **explore the private housing market**. Many international students successfully find suitable accommodation this way, and starting early gives you more options and peace of mind. Find more information below.

## Private rental housing

Because reserved accommodation is limited, most new incoming students will need to find housing on the private market. This includes:

- Renting a room in a shared house or apartment.
- Renting a studio or apartment on your own.

Private rentals offer more flexibility, but they also require more effort. You’ll need to contact landlords directly, prepare documents (passport, proof of enrollment, financial info), and be cautious of scams. Never transfer money before signing a verified contract.

**Tip: Start looking for housing as soon as you know you’ll be coming to Eindhoven. We strongly recommend starting your search as early as possible if you’re planning to begin your studies in September. This gives you the best chance of finding suitable accommodation and avoids the stress of last-minute searching. \
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 Prices for renting in the private market**

- Student room with shared facilities: rent is €400 - €575 per month.
- 1-person accommodation with private facilities: rent is €750 - €1000 per month.
- Housing for couples: rent starting at €1000 per month.
- Housing for families: rent starting at €1200 per month.

Commercial housing agencies often charge a service fee. This fee varies by agency but is usually a few hundred euros. Rental agreement terms vary but usually require a minimum stay of 6 to 12 months. After that, you can cancel with one month’s notice.

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## How to search?

To help you get started with your housing search in the private market, we’ve compiled a housing toolkit that lists commonly used platforms and agencies along with practical guidance on how to contact landlords or student housing providers. This overview includes different types of housing providers, from social housing corporations to commercial rental platforms, as well as other tips on writing to a landlord and going to a viewing.

Some of the biggest platforms in the Netherlands are [Kamernet](https://kamernet.nl/) and [Pararius](https://www.pararius.com/english). For a complete overview of housing agencies and platforms, explore our International Housing Toolkit.

- [Download the International housing toolkit](https://assets.w3.tue.nl/w/fileadmin/Housing%20International/International%20housing%20toolkit_2026V3%20%2810%29.pdf)

## Rent benefit

Rent Benefit is a subsidy provided by the Dutch government to residents on a low income with high rental costs. If you meet [the criteria](https://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/bldcontenten/belastingdienst/individuals/benefits/moving_to_the_netherlands/i_live_in_a_rented_house/i_live_in_a_rented_house) for this benefit you should apply for rent benefit at the [Belastingdienst](https://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/bldcontenten/belastingdienst/individuals/benefits/how_do_benefits_work/i_want_to_apply_for_a_benefit/i_want_to_apply_for_a_benefit), the Dutch tax administration. Only residents on a low income and living in independent residences, with their own front door and private (unshared) facilities such as a kitchen, shower and toilet, are qualified for rent benefit.

## Be aware of scams

Be cautious with offers that seem too good to be true and never transfer money before signing a contract and verifying the landlord. If an offer seems too good to be true, it usually is. Check out [our rental checklist](https://assets.w3.tue.nl/w/fileadmin/Housing%20International/Rental%20checklist.pdf?_gl=1*tanoit*_gcl_au*NTkyMDYyNzQ2LjE3NjAwMTA2NTU.*_ga*MTkzMzg0MTc5OC4xNzQyMjg5NTEy*_ga_JN37M497TT*czE3NjU4NzU5NzckbzI3NSRnMSR0MTc2NTg3NzQwMiRqMTkkbDAkaDA.) for even more tips.

## Information for exchange students, PhD and EngD candidates and employees

- [### I am an exchange student](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/become-a-tue-student/exchange-students)
- [### I am a PhD or EngD candidate](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/become-a-tue-student/housing/vestide/housing-for-phd-and-engd-students)
- [### I am an employee](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/become-a-tue-student/housing/housing-for-employees)

## More useful tools to help you get started

[### Start your search with our housing toolkit](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/become-a-tue-student/housing?%23420716=&cHash=6cae1f07b2122023c058ba8e2b793b37#c420716)[### Housing info by municipality of Eindhoven](https://www.eindhoven.nl/stad-en-wonen/wonen/huren-en-verhuren-in-eindhoven/woonruimte-voor-studenten)[### How to register as a resident?](https://www.tue.nl/en/education/become-a-tue-student/housing/registration-as-a-resident)

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