Student Housing
The Brussels-Capital Region is home to over 140,000 higher education students and is a magnet for intellectuals. As a result, the demand for student accommodation in Brussels increases every year.
Accommodation offered by institutions (universities and higher education colleges)
Most of Brussels' universities and higher education colleges have several accommodation options available on or near their campuses.
Such student accommodation (often called "kots" in Belgium) is allocated based on various criteria defined by the institutions themselves. For more information, contact the respective institutions:
Private accommodation
Some property owners also offer accommodation to students. In this case, they can choose to rent out their accommodation through a student lease or a standard lease.
Like all other rental properties, student housing must meet compliance standards (minimum requirements for safety, sanitation and facilities).
Need help?
- Infor Jeunes Bruxelles provides information and advice to students Opens in new windowlooking for accommodation.
- Bruxelles-J informs young people in Brussels about various subjects, including housing, through the Opens in new window"Te loger" section of their website.
MyKot.be search tool
Since 2016, Opens in new windowMyKot.be has been the go-to search tool for student accommodation for all Brussels students. MyKot simplifies the search for student accommodation and connects students with landlords. By working closely with all Brussels higher education institutions, MyKot offers landlords a wide reach among students.
MyKot is an initiative by Opens in new windowBrik - Student in Brussels and the student accommodation platform, Opens in new windowPlateforme logement étudiant (PLE).