Rotterdam Student Life

Click on the following links to find all the necessary and important information about housing in Rotterdam: EUR website on housing

Alternative websites in housing:
- Op kamers
- Easykamer
- Huurkamers
- Op kamers
- Rock vastgoed
- Kamernet
- kamertje
- Studentenkamers

When taking up residence you have to apply for registration in the municipal population register within five days after your arrival in the Netherlands at the Rotterdam City Hall.

For more information, address and other contact information of the City Hall visit:
EUR website on City Hall visit

http://www.rotterdam.nl/smartsite2211193.dws?Menu=2212422&MainMenu=2213477

In order to receive a Social Fiscal Number you should apply for a residence permit first. Consequently, you can apply for the Social Fiscal Number at the Tax Office. For more information visit this page on the EUR website.

All (international) students of Erasmus University (EU and non-EU) are allowed to open a bank account, regardless of the period that you are going to stay. Usually you will need certain documents for opening a bank account. For more specific information on this matter visit this page on the EUR website.

It is absolutely essential to be properly insured during your study period. For more information visit this page of the EUR website.

The public transportation system in Rotterdam includes the tram, bus and metro. In the Netherlands it is also very common to travel by bike. For more information on this matter visit this page on the EUR website.

Students in Rotterdam can enjoy a wide range of sport facilities. SSVR is responsible for the management of the Woudestein Sports Centre. You can also become a member of one of the sport associations or join a gym! For more information on sports facilities visit this page of the EUR website. Also check out the following page.

The main shopping areas/streets in Rotterdam are Lijnbaan, De Koopgoot, Meent and the Oude Binnenweg.

For your hairdresser in town, check out Tres Joli.

Rotterdam is known for her dining opportunities. Try out Idol’s.

If you feel like cooking your own meal, check out http://www.studentenkeuken.nl for all your recipes!

Rotterdam has certain “Hotspots”: De Witte de Whitstraat, Meent and Old Harbour. These areas are easy accessible by public transportation or by bike and certainly worth a visit! 

Rotterdam offers you coffee bars in every style to sit back, relax and enjoy an amazing cup of coffee. Check out Dudok, Proef, Urban Espresso Bar, Cappucino, The Coffee Factory, Mochamore and more.

These are one of the many bars in Rotterdam: Avenue Concordia, Irish Pub, Skihut, Locus Publicus, De struisenburg, Elite, Stalles, Rotown, Level, Soho and more.

Rotterdam also has a diverse clubbing scene, with each club having its own style and vibe. One of the most famous clubs include: The Thalia Lounge, WATT, Off-Corso, Club Vie, Riva, Cinema, Sorbonne and more. 

To enjoy art, music and/or other cultural activities check out Erasmus Cultuur.  Also check out Museaumpark, Boijmans Van Beuningen, Cinerama, Lantaren/Venster, De Doelen, Dizzy Jazz Café and Nederlands Fotomuseum.