Average cost of living in Arnhem and Nijmegen
As a rule of thumb, you need about €1200 - 1500 per month to live comfortably as a student. This includes rent, but not university tuition fees. Read more to find out about the cost of living in Arnhem and Nijmegen. And discover valuable tips and tricks to save money as a HAN student.
Monthly expenses What Approx. cost per month
Student room with shared facilities : €550 to €800
Wifi: €30
Groceries: €250 - 300
Public transportation: €50 to €100
Health insurance: €100 to €150
Gym: €25
Mobile phone: €20
Swapfiets (rental bike with free repair service) €20
Other expenses What Approx. price
Cinema : €15
Haircut : €25 to 60
Coffee and tea : €3 to 4
Beer :€3 to 5
A glass of wine €5
Sandwich at the canteen : €4
Dinner at a student restaurant : €15 to 20
Entrance fee for a nightclub : €10 to 20
Entrance fee for a museum : €10 to 20
Festival : €50 - 150
Saving money as an international student
You don’t want to spend more than necessary on your expenses while living abroad. The good news is: saving up money is easy once you know about all the tips and tricks. It's easy to save money as a student on things as food, transportation, shopping and leisure. Curious about how you can financially benefit from being a HAN University of Applied Sciences student? Find out how you can make the most out of your money.
Working as a student
Thinking about working along your studies? You can, but there are some things to keep in mind. The rules on working depend on your nationality. More specifically whether you're a citizen of the EU/EEA or not. All international students working in the Netherlands must have Dutch public health insurance to get a work permit.
The rules on working depend on your nationality. More specifically whether you're a citizen of the EU/EEA or not. All international students working in the Netherlands must have Dutch public health insurance.
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Can I work as a student in the Netherlands?
It is possible to work as an international student in the Netherlands. See below the rules that apply to you.
Studying in full-time?
If you are studying full-time, you’re expected to be available for all educational activities. Not just classes, but also group activities, excursions etc. So, you need to be available from 09:00 to 17:00 from Monday to Friday. Occasionally, you might have an educational activity in the evening or on the weekend.
Studying in part-time?
Some international masters are offered in part-time. In that case, you’ll have more time to work. Your classes will be scheduled on 1 or 2 days a week.
14 November 2026
Online Open Day
Our Online Open Day was on 28 March 2026. Did you miss it? No worries! We’ve recorded sessions of our talk shows about visa, housing, admission, scholarships, student life and more. So you can watch our videos wherever and whenever you like.
The next Online Open Day is on 14 November 2026. Want to be notified when registrations for the next Online Open Day open? Pre-register for November so you’ll get a mail from us when you can secure your spot for the Online Open Day. Don't miss this chance to connect with HAN students, lecturers and ask all of your questions.
