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City of ‘s Hertogenbosch

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City of 's Hertogenbosch

City presentation

‘s Hertogenbosch, or Den Bosch as it is colloquially known, is located in the south of the Netherlands in the province of North Brabant. Around 153,000 people live there. The city's official name is a contraction of the Dutch “des Hertogen bosch” = "the Duke's forest".

The city is home to two universities: Avans University of Applied Sciences and HAS University of Applied Sciences and hosts a substantial international student population.

Den Bosch is a historical city and one of the oldest in the Netherlands as it obtained city rights in 1185. A sparkling lively town, with a cheerful “southern” personality, that’s Den Bosch. The south of Holland “below the big rivers”, is generally regarded as a region with a more “loose” lifestyle than the north of the country. Historically this can be explained by the fact that the south of the Netherlands uses to be predominantly Catholic, whereas the north had a Protestant majority. The city is overflowing with festivals and events all year round. Carnival for instance is a big thing here and every year in February, the city transforms into the “Carnival Capital” of the Netherlands.

Discover the real “Bossche” southern hospitality and enjoy its unique Burgundian lifestyle ! Visit one of the popular restaurant areas in 's-Hertogenbosch' city centre: the Uilenburg, the Korte Putstraat and the Parade; in fact the city centre is packed with lively bars, and unique restaurants. Whether you go for drinks, have some snacks, or go for a real unforgettable dinner, 's-Hertogenbosch has it all. With a wide array of cuisines, there is something for everyone.

Go on a shopping spree in one of the many shopping areas throughout the city. Fancy concept stores, trendy fashion shops, and beautiful boutiques. Shopping in 's-Hertogenbosch is shopping in a unique cultural-historical ambiance, whether you go to one of the larger shopping streets, or discover the small attractive alleys.

Student Life

Making your student years the best time of your life, is what you want and not just in class ! The south of Holland “below the big rivers”, is generally regarded as a region with a more “loose” lifestyle than the north of the country. Historically this can be explained by the fact that the south of the Netherlands uses to be predominantly Catholic, whereas the north had a Protestant majority.

's-Hertogenbosch is home to two universities: Avans University of Applied Sciences and HAS University of Applied Sciences and hosts a substantial international student population; various student associations/clubs are at the heart of these thriving communities.

The city is overflowing with festivals and events all year round. Carnival for instance is a big thing here and every year in February, the city transforms into the “Carnival Capital” of the Netherlands.

There is plenty to see and do for students including museums, culture, nightlife, and cafés/restaurants. For more active students, there are many sports clubs and societies to join and there are some beautiful areas to explore outside the city, namely the nature area “Bossche Broek”.

Housing/cost of living

AVANS UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

Avans University of Applied Sciences does not offer student accommodation.

Instead, we collaborate with housing associations and letting agencies to make sure our students find suitable housing. Our housing partners have furnished rooms available throughout the city of ‘s-Hertogenbosch and surroundings. These rooms vary in size, rent and location. But in all cases you will share a flat or live in a residency with other students, usually international students. Rental prices vary but you will pay no more than €510 per month maximum. This includes water, electricity, gas and in most rooms internet access.

Early registration for accommodation prior to the start of the study program is a must.

Avans Hogeschool also is a partner of international student-to-student housing platform HousingAnywhere.com. If you are coming from abroad, you can use this website to book a student room. Using the platform is free for you as a student. You will be charged an administrative fee for using Housing Anywhere’s secure booking system when you make a booking.

As a student of Avans University of Applied Sciences in ’s-Hertogenbosch, you can also register with the housing corporation BrabantWonen. This website is unfortunately not available in English.

For more information and assistance in finding your right housing, please contact us on info@studyinholland.gr

HAS UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

We encourage European students to find their own accommodation.

HAS University of Applied Sciences does not have a campus, but does have a limited number of room available for first year international students in Den Bosch, in apartments close to the university (within 2 km). All privately owned accommodation offered via the HAS Accommodation Service is checked by HAS University of Applied Sciences and meet our minimum standards. This includes accommodation managed by individual landlords as well as agency properties. Prices for furnished accommodation range from € 350 - € 500 (including energy costs and internet)

In case you would like to have everything arranged in time, we offer the possibility to reserve a room. In all two cities we have contracts with the local student housing associations and housing cooperations. They provide HAS with accommodation with rooms, which may vary in size. You can apply for a room as soon as you have been admitted or conditionally admitted. The deadline for applying for HAS accommodation is May 1, After this date, it is no longer possible to reserve a room and you will be put on a waiting list, in which case it is advisable to look also yourself for accommodation.

As a student of HAS University of Applied Sciences in ’s-Hertogenbosch, you can also register with the housing corporation BrabantWonen. This website is unfortunately not available in English.

For more information and assistance in finding your right housing, please contact us on info@studyinholland.gr