Accommodation in ’s-Hertogenbosch

Student Accommodation via Avans and Brabant Wonen

1. Book early to increase your chances

The earlier you book, the better your chances of finding accommodation!

The earlier you book a room — and start paying rent — the greater your chances of securing accommodation through Avans. If you wait too long, your chances of finding a room through Avans will be significantly lower.

This means you may need to rent a room from June onwards, even if your study programme starts later. We understand that paying rent before your studies begin may not be ideal. However, moving to the Netherlands earlier also offers some great opportunities:

• Find a summer job and start earning money.
• Learn Dutch and familiarise yourself with Dutch culture.
• Explore your new city and start making friends before your studies begin.

Moving earlier can help you settle in and give you a great start to your international experience!

Important information about the booking period

The most popular rooms, including those with the most suitable rental start dates, will be published during the first three days of the booking round: 1–3 December.

Each room will be listed online for three days. During this period, you can register your interest in one or more rooms. Once the three-day period has ended, you will be informed whether you have been allocated a room.

We strongly recommend checking the available rooms as soon as the booking period opens, as the most popular rooms may attract considerable interest.

2. Important conditions

Please read the following conditions carefully before booking your accommodation.

Rent

Rent is paid monthly – via Brabant Wonen - and includes utilities at a fixed price.

Furniture rental

Furniture is not included as standard. Avans offers an optional furniture rental package to make moving into and out of your accommodation easier.

The package includes essential furniture, such as a bed, desk and wardrobe. It also covers the delivery and placement of the furniture when you move in, as well as its removal when you move out.

The one-time furniture rental fee depends on the type of accommodation:

• Shared student room at Onderwijsboulevard: €325
• Studio at De Fuik: €450

The furniture package is optional. If you choose not to rent furniture through Avans, you are responsible for purchasing, transporting and removing your own furniture. Your room must be left empty when you move out.

Smaller household items, such as cutlery, crockery, pans, bedding and other household supplies, are not included in the furniture rental package. You must purchase these items yourself and remove them when you leave.

Cleaning costs

If you choose the furniture rental package through Avans, a mandatory one-time cleaning fee applies. This covers the cleaning of your room before you arrive.

The cleaning fee depends on the type of accommodation:

• Shared student room at Onderwijsboulevard: €80
• Studio at De Fuik: €160

You must leave your room empty and clean when you move out. If the room is not left clean, additional cleaning may be required. Any additional cleaning costs may be deducted from your deposit, in accordance with the applicable conditions.

Deposit

If you choose the furniture rental package through Avans, you must pay a €750 deposit to Avans.

The deposit may be used to cover outstanding costs or damage in accordance with the applicable agreement. If your room is not left empty and clean at the end of your rental period, additional cleaning costs may be deducted from the deposit.

The deposit is only required if you choose to rent furniture through Avans. If you arrange your own furniture, you do not pay this deposit to Avans.

3. Fixed rental periods

All rooms have fixed rental end dates. These dates cannot be negotiated or changed.

Make sure the rental period fits your study plans before booking a room.

4. Types of accommodation

Option A: Shared student rooms

Location: Onderwijsboulevard, 's-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch)

Room size: 15 m²

Facilities and location

The rooms are within walking distance of:

• Avans University of Applied Sciences (Onderwijsboulevard)
• A bus stop
• The train station
• A supermarket

You will share the kitchen, bathroom and toilet with two or three other students.

Additional facilities include a bicycle shed, a communal storage room and a shared laundry room.

Option B: Studios at De Fuik

Location: De Fuik, 's-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch)

Studio size: 22 m²

Facilities and location

The studios are within walking distance of:

• Avans University of Applied Sciences (Onderwijsboulevard)
• A bus stop
• The train station
• A supermarket

Additional facilities include a bicycle shed, a communal storage room and a shared laundry room.

Please note: Smaller household items, such as cutlery, crockery and pans are not included. You must purchase and remove these items yourself.

Accommodation map

View the accommodation map to see where the accommodation is located.

5. How to apply for accommodation

Follow these steps to apply for a room through Avans and Brabant Wonen.

Step 1: Complete the accommodation form

Complete the form 'Looking for accommodation' to be considered for student accommodation through Avans.

Step 2: Wait for the selection email

The International Office will contact selected students by email in November or May/June, depending on the booking round.

If you are selected, you will receive instructions on how to register at thuispoortstudentenwoningen.nl.

Step 3: Register and send your registration number

After registering, you will receive a registration number. Send this number to the International Office.

The International Office will forward your registration number to Brabant Wonen, who will add a priority status to your account.

Step 4: Register your interest in rooms

Once your priority status has been activated, you can view the available rooms and register your interest in one or more rooms.

Each room will be listed online for three days. During this period, you must register your interest in the room or rooms you would like to rent.

The most popular rooms, including those with the most suitable rental start dates, will be published during the first three days of the booking round. For the upcoming round, these dates are 1–3 December.

We recommend checking the listings as soon as they become available.

Step 5: Find out whether you have been allocated a room

After the three-day listing period has ended, you will be informed whether you have been allocated a room.

If multiple students with priority status are interested in the same room, the room will be allocated by lottery. If you are unsuccessful, you may register your interest in another available room, following the same procedure.

Step 6: Sign your rental agreement

Once you have been allocated a room, Brabant Wonen will contact you to sign your rental agreement.

Step 7: Arrange your furniture rental, if applicable

Avans will contact you about renting furniture. If you choose the optional furniture rental package through Avans, you will receive the furniture rental agreement and payment information after signing your rental agreement with Brabant Wonen. You will also receive a payment link for the applicable costs, including the furniture rental fee, cleaning fee and deposit.

6. Finding accommodation independently

You can also choose to arrange your own accommodation instead of applying through Avans.

We strongly recommend starting your search as early as possible to maximise your chances of finding accommodation that suits your needs. 

Visit our general Finding Accommodation page to get started.

7. Questions?

If you have any questions about student accommodation, please contact the International Office at: internationaloffice@avans.nl.