The University of Amsterdam asks international students to find accommodation before traveling to the Netherlands

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) has urged all international students not to travel to the Dutch capital if they cannot find suitable accommodation by August 15.

This appeal was made by the University due to the ongoing housing crisis in Amsterdam, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.

The University itself provides accommodation for students. However, as the application list is hugely oversubscribed, students have been warned that they are unlikely to be able to find suitable accommodation if they fail to secure suitable accommodation by August 15.

“The housing market in Amsterdam is extremely difficult. Therefore, we urge you not to come to Amsterdam for your studies unless you have secured suitable accommodation by August 15, 2022. Without the guarantee of a residence, you will likely find yourself in an untenable situation. This means that you will have to resort to (expensive) hotels or hostels, and this situation is likely to last long after you arrive,” The UvA statement reads.

NL Times explains that the UvA has tried to limit the number of international students amid the housing crisis. Nevertheless, such a thing has been impossible since the current policy does not allow the University to limit several courses due to EU rules, which allow EU students to travel and study freely in the States members.

A University spokesman said the UvA had submitted a proposal to change the law to the Minister two years ago, but during the previous Cabinet no decision had been taken. The University is not waiting for the new Cabinet to make a decision.

Amsterdam student union ASVA reveals that more than 4,720 international students have registered for accommodation. However, the University only has around 2,400 rooms available, which leaves half of the students still looking for accommodation.

Since it will not be possible for everyone to find accommodation due to the crisis, the University has advised all those who have not been able to find accommodation to change their study plans in Amsterdam Consequently.

According to Erudera.com, the UvA currently has more than 41,000 students, a third of whom are international students. Also, the same note as the UvA has 6,000 employees and 3,000 doctoral students. researchers.

The University of Amsterdam is one of Europe’s top broad-based research universities and has a budget of 850 million euros per year.

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