Housing

Breda University of Applied Sciences has a growing number of students and therefore accommodation in Breda is scarce and challenging to find. There are several ways to find accommodation in Breda. This video supports you with some tips for finding a place to stay.
 

Unfortunately, Breda University of Applied Sciences has no campus or student rooms of its own and, therefore, it will be your own responsibility to find accommodation in Breda. Rental prices for a student room in Breda vary from €500 to €800+ per month. 

Finding Accommodation 

To boost your chances of finding accommodation in Breda, it is crucial to start your search as early as possible. Housing can be competitive, and spots fill up fast. Most students find their rooms through Facebook groups, Klikvoorkamers (Click for Rooms) or with a local commercial company. Don’t wait—check the housing manual and begin your search immediately to avoid missing out on available options!

Non-EU students

BUas has an arrangement with housing corporations Alwel and WonenBreburg that 71 rooms will be available for non-EU Breda University of Applied Sciences students (living outside the EU) in the academic year 2026-2027 and 34 rooms for non-EU exchange students. These rooms are furnished and have fixed contract dates. Once you have been accepted for a study program at Breda University of Applied Sciences, you will be provided with personal login in the first week of July for the website where you can book these rooms.

Please note the following

• There are more students than rooms available and the rooms will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.  
• The contract dates of the rooms cannot be changed and the contract will end after the period of your stay, which is one semester or one year. Extension will not be possible.
• The rooms are available for students up to 27 years old.
• The apartments are mixed-gender.

Further information

Rooms in the Netherlands are mostly single rooms, with several rooms in one house shared by a group of students or young people. You share spaces like the living room (if available), the kitchen and the bathroom. Most rooms that are offered are not furnished (no fixtures, curtains, carpets, etc.). Please keep this in mind when you rent a room. If you have any questions left, please send a mail to [email protected].

Housing Buddy

BUas would like to help international students find accommodation in Breda and its surroundings. Therefore, we have a housing buddy for the summer months, starting in June, to help you if needed. The housing buddy can attend viewings for you if you are not in the Netherlands and the landlord requires this. Furthermore, we could double-check your contract or assist you if you have any doubts about an offer, and you think it is a scam. 

The housing buddy will try to match you with a renter/room/landlord and search for new offers in the meantime. It is important to keep in mind that you are responsible yourself to act upon responding to offers.  Please note that this is not a buddy programme but that there is someone available for all your questions and doubts. 

If you have any questions or need advice, please feel free to contact the housing buddy via [email protected], 076 533 2203 and ask for the housing buddy.

Huurteam Breda: help with rental problems

As a student in Breda, you're probably renting a room or apartment. But what do you do if your rent turns out to be too high, your landlord won't take care of maintenance, or you can't get your deposit back? Huurteam Breda can help. Huurteam Breda is an initiative by the Municipality of Breda that supports tenants dealing with problems related to their rental property or landlord. The team consists of legal consultants who provide advice, guidance, and can even represent you towards your landlord or the Rent Tribunal (Huurcommissie).

What can they help you with?

• Rent price check. Are you paying too much rent? Huurteam Breda can visit your home and check whether your rent is correct based on the points system (puntensysteem).
• Service charges. Questions about your annual statement or unclear costs? They'll review it with you and advise you on your options.
• Maintenance issues. Leaks, mould, or broken facilities that your landlord won't fix? Huurteam Breda helps you get a solution or compensation.
• Deposit not returned. If your landlord won't return your deposit, they can assist you.
• Intimidation or fraud. Experiencing pressure or unfair behaviour from your landlord? Huurteam Breda is there for you.
• Contract review. They can check your rental contract for unlawful clauses.

Contact

Municipal reporting point. Not sure if something is off with your rental situation? Just reach out. It's free, no-obligation, and you're not committing to anything.

Before your arrival in Breda

Before you can start studying in the Netherlands, there is a lot to arrange. Please check out our page for international students with information about Visa, studycosts, insurance and much more practical information which will help you prepare for your stay in the Netherlands.