![Luchtfoto van Breda met de Grote Kerk](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/header_slider_default/public/2024-03/2018%20-%20BREDA%20-%20overview%20%20-%20DRIEQ.com_.jpg?h=4d485623&itok=btLJmB4q) # Breda student city

Breda has about 180,000 inhabitants and some 20,000 young people studying there. In other words, a conveniently sized city with a lively and welcoming vibe.



 

 

 

 Breda is bursting with pubs, pavement terraces, fun eateries, clubs and coffee cafés. No wonder Breda has been voted **best city centre of the Netherlands**. Besides fantastic nightlife hotspots, Breda also has loads of nice shops, many sports facilities and a full events calendar. Breda has it all and the great thing is, as a student you also get discounts in many places.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 ## About Breda

 

 

              ![Een groot terras op een plein in het centrum van Breda](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/19_7_card_xl/public/2024-03/2019%20-%20BREDA%20-%20havermarkt%20-%20JM.jpg?h=608888e7&itok=WR7mSHUo) ### Going out

Breda has the highest pub density in the Netherlands and the coolest festivals. So you'll never be bored.



 [Read more ](https://www.explorebreda.com/en/events) 

 

 



 

              ![Studenten lopen door een overdekte winkelpassage in Breda](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/19_7_card_xl/public/2024-03/winkelen%20Breda.jpg?h=069cee0f&itok=kGGFwHE9) ### Shopping

Shopaholic? Breda is the place to be! From well-known brands to small boutiques.



 [Read more ](https://www.welkominbreda.nl/en/things-to-do-breda/shopping) 

 

 



 

              ![Studenten zitten bij een terras in het park in Breda](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/19_7_card_xl/public/2024-03/eten%20en%20drinken.jpg?h=4f506b3b&itok=4EMdGE83) ### Food and drinks

Think Breda, think catering establishments. The city has no shortage of charming pubs and eateries.



 [Read more ](https://www.welkominbreda.nl/en/things-to-do-breda/wining-dining) 

 

 



 

              ![Drie studenten lopen door de binnenstad van Breda](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/19_7_card_xl/public/2024-03/breda%20has%20it%20all.jpg?h=cc6a9e79&itok=auoKA-aI) ### Breda has it all

Strolling around the city? From a cosy historical city centre to the coolest murals.



 [Read more ](https://www.explorebreda.com/en/see-do/culture) 

 

 



 

              ![Een vrouw loopt door het bos in Breda](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/19_7_card_xl/public/2024-03/Groen%20Breda.jpg?h=2643b999&itok=O4DeubIW) ### Green Breda

Change of scenery? Breda is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Into the woods or onto the water? There are so many possibilities.



 [Read more ](https://www.explorebreda.com/en/city-surroundings/about-breda/nature-water) 

 

 



 

              ![Studenten sporten op de BUas campus](https://www.buas.nl/sites/default/files/styles/19_7_card_xl/public/2024-03/sporten%20en%20verenigingen.jpg?h=a1e1a043&itok=p8EavbHr) ### Sports and clubs 

Breda has many clubs. From sports to study related ones. The perfect way to get to know your fellow students.



 [Read more ](https://www.explorebreda.com/en/blogs/student-associations-in-breda) 

 

 



 

 

 

 ## Want to know more?

 

- [How much does it cost to study?](https://www.buas.nl/en/international-students/admission-and-application/study-costs)
- [Why choose BUas?](https://www.buas.nl/en/international-students/study-at-buas/why-buas)
- [Student counselling](https://www.buas.nl/en/international-students/study-at-buas/student-counselling)
- [Student housing](https://www.buas.nl/en/study-in-the-netherlands/housing)
- [Introduction events](https://www.buas.nl/en/programmes/study-at-buas/introduction-events)
- [Year schedule](https://www.buas.nl/en/start-studying/planning)