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All exchange students are accommodated in single bedrooms in student houses. Student houses are shared by several (international) students. In the Netherlands it is common for boys and girls to live together in a student house. There are no separate accommodations for boys or girls. The rooms are furnished with:

  • a (single) bed
  • table & chair
  • lamp
  • wardrobe
  • basic kitchen utensils, such as pots, pans, cups, plates and cutlery
  • bed linen
  • use of a washing machine

The rent for a room for exchange students is 350-450 euro per month This rent is all in and includes:

  • Gas
  • Water
  • Electricity
  • Internet
  • Council taxes and other levies
  • Maintenance
  • Administration costs
  • Safety appliances
  • Inspection service
  • Partial insurance

Important notice on contract:

Please note that exchange students applying for housing via TU/e are offered a housing contract excusively with a fixed period of one semester (Semester 1 2011/2012: 15 August 2011 – 03 February 2012, Semester 2 2011/2012: 6 February 2012 – 23 July 2012), regardless of their actual period of stay. Rental agreements can only be extended with a full semester. Exchange students have to pay the full amount of rent for the whole semester at the beginning of their stay. Exchange students who stay in Eindhoven for two semesters may pay the rent for the whole period of stay in two terms. Please read the conditions of the TU/e housing arrangement here.


How to apply for housing

Exchange students must complete a Student Application Form. This form includes applications for housing. The form can be obtained from the contact person at the TU/e department where you will take courses. You must return the Student Application Form to your contact person at the TU/e department at least 2 1/2 months before your arrival.

TU/e can only guarantee housing for a limited number of exchange students. If housing cannot be guaranteed, you will receive a message from the department that handles your application.

If you prefer to arrange your housing yourself, information and tips are available here.


What happens after we have received your application?

We will confirm that we have received your application for housing by e-mail.

A few weeks before your arrival, you will receive an e-mail with your new address in Eindhoven, information on your rent and deposit, on how to pay these costs, and on when and where you can collect your keys.
You cannot view the room before hand. However, if you have any questions about the room that has been offered to you, contact the International Office (io@remove-this.tue.nl).

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