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StudentStay

StudentStay provides free-to-register Leeuwarden housing for first-arrival international students, with semester contracts and university priority.

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StudentStay Rental Platform in the Netherlands

Overview of StudentStay: where it operates in the Netherlands, what rental types it offers, pricing setup, account features, and search options.

StudentStay primarily houses international exchange, degree, PhD and intern applicants connected to NHL Stenden and University of Groningen Campus Fryslân. First-time arrivals receive priority. Applicants create a free profile, select the correct semester availability and manage booking, documents, rent, deposit and maintenance in one dashboard.

How renting through StudentStay works

What kind of provider this is, how you apply, how homes are allocated, what registration involves and what it costs. Blocks appear only where Luntero has verified information.

Platform model

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Applying for a home

September bookings open 1 April and January bookings 1 November; guarantee deadlines vary for EU and non-EU applicants.

Apply on the platform

How homes are allocated

StudentStay checks the residence's student-status, enrolment, age, income or guarantor conditions before confirming a unit. Availability and any project-specific priority still determine whether an eligible applicant receives an offer. September bookings open 1 April and January bookings 1 November; guarantee deadlines vary for EU and non-EU applicants.

How homes are allocated

Landlord screening

Registration and waiting time

Registration costs nothing. Complete identity, prior Netherlands residence and bank details accurately because they feed the lease and deposit return.

Registration required: Yes
Waiting time counts: No
Resets after acceptance: No

Costs and payments

As of 2026-08-30, account registration is free and no general booking subscription is stated. Rent and deposit are unit-specific. Six-month contracts run August–January or late January–31 July; qualifying cancellation before 1 July can deduct €50, while other early termination may cost a full calendar month.

Pricing model: Free
Paywall: Apply Gated
Free browsing: Yes

Contracts and registration at the address

StudentStay can lead to short-stay agreements. The selected property and written agreement determine the exact duration, notice provisions and tenant protections. Municipal address registration is property-specific and must be confirmed before accepting the offer.

Short-stay contract

Address registration: Depends on the property

Who it suits

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Access, trust and support

Yes. StudentStay primarily houses international exchange, degree, PhD and intern applicants connected to NHL Stenden and University of Groningen Campus Fryslân. No robust independent review sample focused on StudentStay’s current applicant portal was found as of 2026-08-30. Seek current Leeuwarden tenant reports about university priority, booking deadlines, semester extensions, maintenance, fines and deposit return.

Verified listings: Yes
Account required: Yes
Search alerts: No
Site languages: EN

About StudentStay

Detailed overview of StudentStay as a rental platform in the Netherlands, including how it works, coverage, property types, audience, pricing, features, and more.

International housing in Leeuwarden

StudentStay serves international student housing Leeuwarden, especially NHL Stenden and Campus Fryslân newcomers.

Priority population

International students must qualify to book, with first-time Netherlands arrivals prioritised. Other institutions or later-year students may have access only after priority demand.

Free profile

Registration costs nothing. Complete identity, prior Netherlands residence and bank details accurately because they feed the lease and deposit return.

Semester dates

Standard six-month contracts align to August–January or late January–July. Extensions depend on newcomer status and university agreement.

Booking calendar

September bookings open 1 April and January bookings 1 November; guarantee deadlines vary for EU and non-EU applicants.

Payments and cancellation

StudentStay uses iDEAL and a ten-day payment window. Read the specific cancellation point, full-month fee and deposit terms before booking.

Questions renters ask about StudentStay

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Is StudentStay legit?

Is StudentStay free for renters?

How do you apply for a home on StudentStay?

September bookings open 1 April and January bookings 1 November; guarantee deadlines vary for EU and non-EU applicants.

Who can rent student housing through StudentStay?

StudentStay Ratings & Reviews

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No robust independent review sample focused on StudentStay’s current applicant portal was found as of 2026-08-30. Seek current Leeuwarden tenant reports about university priority, booking deadlines, semester extensions, maintenance, fines and deposit return.

At a glance

Provider type: Student housing provider
How you apply: Apply on the platform
Registration required: Yes
Pricing model: Free
Coverage: Regional

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Platform details were last checked by Luntero in August 2026. Access rules, fees and allocation policies change, so confirm the current terms on the provider's own website before you register or pay.

Where StudentStay is active

Leeuwarden Fryslân

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