Do not rely on waiting lists

As the housing market in Groningen is tight, landlords without any current availability might offer you a spot on a waiting list for accomodation.

Although this offer may be tempting, please keep in mind that a waiting list does in no way guarantee housing. In our experience, most students on a waiting list will not receive housing through the waiting list.
If you solely rely on a waiting list for housing, you have a high risk of ending up with no housing at all.

Therefore, we strongly recommend to keep looking for accomodation through our platform, SSHXL and room.nl.

Ensure that you have found a room before 1 August if you will be studying in Groningen or Leeuwarden. If you decide to come to Groningen or Leeuwarden without pre-arranged housing, then you are highly likely to find yourself in hotels or hostels, if there is still space. This will involve high costs, inconvenience, and stress. This will likely last for a long period of time, probably months after your arrival. If you find accommodation outside of the city, then make sure you consider the potential extra travel time and travel costs. If you have not found accommodation before 1 August, we strongly advise you not to come to Groningen.