Step 6: Tap into networks

There are many websites and groups where you might can find accommodation. Some sites charge a fee. Some sites mainly serve professionals, and some are for students of TUe and Fontys (Eindhoven’s largest universities) only. In all cases, please be vigilant and watch out for people who are looking to steal your money.

Searching for housing can be a long and difficult process and we recommend starting out with registering with the following Facebook groups, making use of your network, and signing up for Hospi Housing before beginning to search through the resources in Appendix 1.

Design Academy Student Affairs & DAE Housing

The Design Academy Eindhoven community are active through two Facebook groups; Design Academy Student Affairs and DAE Housing.

These groups are great resources for finding housing when current students or graduates leave Eindhoven, either on internship, exchange or to move city. They are also valuable as you may be able to find other students and graduates searching for shared housing or who have come to the Netherlands previously from your home country and provide you with specific answers to questions regarding your move. It’s recommended to reach out to and become part of the community here as you begin your search.

Make Use Of Your Network

Make use of your network - having people who already live in the Netherlands is extremely useful. Be sure to ask around in your networks to see if there is someone who can help you settle in Eindhoven, or perhaps who knows of somewhere you can live. Either way, someone on the ground can give you tips, help you with viewings or connect you to temporary accommodation options.

At Design Academy Student Affairs you will also be able to find students and alumni who have made the same move in the past, or who are in the same situation as you. Don’t hesitate to reach out to others as soon as possible to build a network who can help you get started.

Hospi Housing

In response to the housing problems faced by students over the past year, the Eindhoven Gemeente (Eindhoven City Council) have established a collaboration with Hospi Housing. Hospi Housing is a platform that links supply and demand and guides landlords in temporarily renting out a room in their home.

Hospi Housing has a large network of hosts, host families and room seekers and registration is free. It’s not the typical student housing experience as you would be staying in a private room within a home, however these houses are certified, reliable and fairly priced. It is a concrete and reliable source of housing for students, however the supply is low.

Find a list of other housing websites and agencies here.