UU Reserved Accommodation for Master's Degree Students (February 2026)

UU Reserved Accommodation Programme

The information on this page is for international Master's degree 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, international master's 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

Master's students
  • You plan to enrol in the first year of an English-taught UU Master's degree programme per February 2026. Exception: students who require a visa and/or residence permit can apply for reserved accommodation, even if their programme is (partly) taught in Dutch;
  • You are new to the Netherlands: you have not lived or studied in the Netherlands before, and you currently live abroad;
  • You agree to a fixed rental period of 12 months (from 29 January 2026 untill 30 June 2026). The lease cannot be terminated early, nor can it be extended.

  • Availability is limited

    Finding accommodation through the programme is not guaranteed. Due to the high demand for housing, 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. 

     

  • 12 months only

    Master's degree students who start their programme in February can apply for 12 month leases only.

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SSH Short Stay

For Master's students planning to enrol per February 2026, the UU Reserved Accommodation Programme offers furnished rooms and studios via housing provider SSH Short Stay. As Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ does not own any student housing, the contracts are between the tenant and the housing provider.

  • Types of housing

    SSH Short Stay offers furnished private rooms and studios in three different 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 private 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 for Master's degree students are located at Utrecht Science Park and the UCU International Campus. 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

    The Master's degree student housing is available for a fixed rental period of 12 months (28 January 2026 - 27 January 2027). 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.

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Rent and other costs

Monthly rent including service costs & furnishing

  • Private room with shared facilities: â‚¬600 - €780 per month (including utilities)

  • Private studio with private facilities: â‚¬770 - €920 per month (including utilities)

 

Registration costs:

Free

Reservation fee:

109 euros

Deposit:

Differs per accommodation type (between one to four months' rent and a non-refundable reservation fee). 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. 

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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 10.00h (10.00 am Central European Summer Time)
     

  • Booking:

    Tuesday 4 November 2025 10.00h (10.00 am Central European Time)

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How to apply

Registration for Master's students planning to enrol per February 2026 opens 21 October. 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. Please note that under ' Type of resident' you select Master and under 'Housing period' Master Full Year February 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 opens on 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, choose your monthly payment method, 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 will 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, 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 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

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