Student Housing

SSH offers furnished student rooms for exchange students in Zwolle. 

• If you’re joining us in February, our International Office will send you a registration link by the beginning of December. 
• If you’re starting in September, expect the link by the beginning of July.

How to book a room

Once you’ve been officially accepted into an exchange programme, your housing registration will be approved, allowing you to book a room. A detailed step-by-step guide is available on the SSH's website.

Important: Registering does not guarantee a room. There are only a limited number of spots available.

Finding your own accommodation

If you can’t secure a room through SSH or prefer private housing, Windesheim recommends checking the websites listed below. Start your search early, as finding a room can be challenging if you wait too long!

If you have any questions, you can contact the International Office. Check out their contact details and opening hours for assistance.

If you're planning to study International Business, you'll need to arrange your own accommodation. The good news? Over the past three years, all international students have found housing!

For first-year students, shared rooms at Talentenplein (provided by SSH) have been available, and we expect the same for September 2026. You’ll share a furnished room with another student for approximately €515 per month per person and you have to pay 4 months rent before your study starts. Students who apply for this programme will receive further details about the application process, likely in May.

• Take a look inside: see photos of a Talentenplein room.
• Curious about life at Talentenplein? Julia and Pleun share their experience of sharing a room.

Start your search early!

SSH rooms can fill up quickly, so we strongly recommend starting your search in April. If you'd prefer a private room, check out the additional housing options listed below.

If you haven’t secured a place before arrival, you might consider staying in a hostel or B&B while searching for a long-term option in Zwolle.

As a first-year student from abroad, you’re guaranteed a shared room! All international students live at Talentenplein, the Windesheim Honours College residence in the heart of Zwolle. This brings you a close-knit community with your fellow students. Are you from the Netherlands? Then accommodation is not guaranteed. We reccommend to start your search for a room early.

International students will stay at Talentenplein. You’ll share a studio with one other student, making it easy to connect and settle in. Since everyone comes from different countries, you’ll explore Zwolle together and quickly feel at home. With a 40-hour study load per week, living with classmates also makes group work and homework support more convenient!

Important details

• Cost: €515 per student/month (academic year 2025/2026) and you have to pay 4 months rent before your study starts.
• No pets allowed.
• Housing agency SSH will assist you in finding a studio. 
• Once you’ve applied for Global Project and Change Management, we’ll provide all the details to arrange your accommodation.

What to expect

• Take a look inside: see photos of a Talentenplein room.
• Curious about life at Talentenplein? Julia and Pleun share their experience of sharing a room.

Finding your own room in year two

After your first year, you’ll need to move out, as the rooms will be reserved for new first-year students. Finding accommodation can be difficult, so we strongly recommend registering with SSH as soon as you begin your first year.

If SSH doesn’t have available housing, be sure to check the websites below for alternative options.

Questions? Please contact Windesheim Honours College:

• Phone: +31 88 469 8400
• Email: honourscollege@windesheim.nl(opens in new tab)