UU Reserved Accommodation Programme for Exchange students (February 2026)
The information on this page is for international Exchange students new to the Netherlands who are planning to enrol per February 2026.
Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ has reserved accommodation with SSH Short Stay for new international UU students. Through the UU Reserved Accommodation Programme, Exchange students new to the Netherlands can apply for a furnished room or studio. In order to apply, students must meet the set conditions. Availability is furthermore limited and booking is on a first-come, first-served basis. In short, securing housing through the programme is not guaranteed.
Conditions
Erasmus/Exchange students |
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Availability is limited
Finding accommodation through the programme is not guaranteed. Due to the high demand for housing in Utrecht, anticipate that you might not be able to book accommodation this way and explore other ways to find housing before booking opens.
Rental periods are fixed
The rental agreements have fixed start and end dates. It is not possible to rent longer, shorter, or to cancel the agreement prematurely.
5 months only
Erasmus/Exchange students who start their studies in February can apply for one semester (5 months) only.
SSH Short Stay
For Exchange students planning to enrol for one semester per February 2026, the UU Reserved Accommodation Programme offers furnished rooms and studios via housing provider SSH Short Stay. Because the housing is not owned by Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ, contracts are between the tenant and the housing provider.
Types of housing
SSH Short Stay offers furnished shared and private rooms, and furnished studios in several student residence buildings. The accommodations are equipped with basic furniture, such as a bed, a wardrobe, a desk and a chair, and are located in international student residences. Internet is provided in all accommodations.
Shared facilities and good tenancy
When you book a room in a shared house, you share facilities - like the bathroom, kitchen and washing machine - with housemates. As in all common areas, tenants are expected to maintain good behavior regarding noise and cleanliness. Read more about what is expected of tenants in the Netherlands.
Locations
The accommodations reserved with SSH Short Stay are located in various locations in and near Utrecht. All SSH's buildings are within travelling distance of the various university buildings and Utrecht's city centre. All locations, buildings and room types are popular. To increase your booking chances, we advise you not to fixate on one or two locations when booking opens, but to consider all options.
Rental period
Spring Semester Exchange student housing is available for a fixed rental periods of 5 months: 29 January 2026 - 30 June 2026. It is not possible to terminate the contract early or to extend your contract. The tenant has an obligation to pay rent for the entire rental period. Please note that the SSH's rental periods do not necessarily cover entire semesters. Educational activities may be planned before or after the rental period.
Rent and other costs
Monthly rent including service costs & furnishing: | Shared room with shared facilities: €450 - €600 |
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Registration costs: | Free |
Reservation fee: | 109 euros |
Tax fee | 21% VAT on the rent |
Deposit: | Differs per accommodation type (between one to four months' rent, a non-refundable reservation fee and a tax fee (21% of total rent). For more information on the deposit, visit the and see What's in the first payment? |
Bedding package (optional): | 80 euros |
Cleaning fee (one off): | Variable |
Rent allowance: | If you are 21years or older and meet other individual requirements, SSH's private studios are eligible for the government regulated benefit called rent allowance. This allowance could potentially reduce your monthly net rent by up to 500 euros. The rooms with shared facilities are not eligible for rent allowance. Read more about this allowance regulated by the Dutch government. |
When to apply
You require an approved SSH Short Stay registration prior to the start of booking. Booking is on first-come, first-served basis and finding accommodation through the programme is not guaranteed.
Registration:
Tuesday 21 October 2025 10.00 am Central European Summer Time.
Booking opens:
Tuesday 4 November 2025 10.00 am Central European Time
How to apply
Registration for Exchange students planning to enrol per February 2026 opens 21 October 2025. Before then, do not submit a registration. This will delay the approval of your registration.
Step 1: Register an account
Prior to booking, you need to register with SSH Short Stay (free of charge). This will be possible starting 21 October 10.00 h CEST via the . In the registration form, enter your information and your UU student number. Under 'Type of resident' , please select Exchange and under 'Housing period' Spring Semester 2026.
Step 2: Wait for verification
Once you have submitted your registration, it will be reviewed by Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ. Note that this may take some time! If your registration is approved, you can log into your SSH account and select 'rental offer' to view the accommodations available to you before booking opens.
Step 3: Apply for accommodation
- Booking is on Tuesday 4 November 2025 10.00 AM CET. Please note that availability is limited and not guaranteed.
- If you successfully reserve accommodation, a booking option will be created. Note that this process may take a few minutes. Once the booking option is created, you will receive an e-mail and a message in your SSH inbox.
- Once you have received this message, you have 60 minutes to read the information, include your emergency contact information, and confirm your rental agreement and the Terms and Conditions. If you do not confirm the booking within 60 minutes, the option will expire.
Step 4: Finalise your booking
To finalise your booking, you need to make a deposit within 24 hours after booking, otherwise your booking will be cancelled automatically. Before you pay, you will get a breakdown of the required payment. The deposit always includes the first month’s rent and a non-refundable reservation fee. However, depending on the type of accommodation you have booked, other costs may be included as well. For more information on the deposit, visit the and see What's in the first payment?
Experiencing technical issues? If you are experiencing technical issues during the registration process or booking process kindly contact SSH via info@sshxl.nl
Please read our FAQ for more information about cancellation prior to the start of the rent agreement
