Studying in Amsterdam and Enschede
If you choose to study in Amsterdam, you will spend most of your time there. However, you will regularly travel to Enschede for practicals, lectures and exams – usually about 15% to 20% of your total study load per year. This amounts to roughly 20 to 25 nights per academic year. The exact number of days you’ll need to be in Enschede each month can vary; some periods will require you to be in Twente more often than others. We always try to schedule several consecutive lecture days in Enschede so you can easily stay overnight and make the most of the campus facilities and atmosphere.
Classes take place on the UT campus in Enschede. If lessons are scheduled for multiple days in a row, you can choose to stay overnight in the campus cabins. For many students, this is a fun way to spend time with classmates. Of course, you’re free to commute back and forth or stay elsewhere, but please keep in mind any travel and accommodation costs. For example, the cabins cost around €22.50 per night (price as of February 2025), and these costs are not included in your tuition fees.
International students should also consider additional travel expenses due to commuting between Amsterdam and Enschede.
Accommodation in Enschede
Since you’ll be in Enschede regularly, it’s helpful to arrange accommodation there during your stay. You can find more information about accommodation here:
Living in Amsterdam
If you want to live in Amsterdam, you can search for a room through Studentenwoningweb. When you register, you’ll indicate that you’ll be studying at VU Amsterdam. Please note that you must be able to show that you’ll study primarily in Amsterdam when applying for accommodation.