Reserved housing for international PhDs

Dutch Universities do not own accommodation. Utrecht University does offer a Reserved Accommodation Programme to international PhDs who do not yet live in the Netherlands. Please be aware that the number of accommodation is limited and the university cannot guarantee the availability.

Booking is on first come, first served basis.

Because reserved accommodation is limited and very popular we advise you to book well in advance and check the booking portals regularly for updates.

Conditions to apply

As a PhD you need to meet the following conditions to apply for housing part of the UU Reserved Accommodation Programme:
 

  • You are appointed as a future international UU PhD candidate either with or without an employment contract, or you are temporarily affiliated to Utrecht University
  • You are new to the Netherlands and currently live abroad 
  • Your UU faculty's HR contact person has informed the International Service Desk (ISD) of your arrival

Housing provider: SSH Short Stay

For new international PhD candidates who do not yet live in the Netherlands, Utrecht University reserves furnished housing via SSH Short Stay. Keep in mind that all housing via the Reserved Accommodation Programme is very popular and not guaranteed, so make sure to consider all options.

Housing providers: Xior and Plaza

For new international PhD candidates who do not yet live in the Netherlands, Utrecht University reserves furnished housing providers Xior and Plaza. Keep in mind that all housing via the Reserved Accommodation Programme is very popular and not guaranteed, so make sure to consider all options.