Types of housing

Since 1997 Vivare provides housing for international students. The rooms are reserved for students of Arnhem Business School (ABS). The rooms differ in price, size and location in Arnhem. What all our rooms  have in common is that they are furnished with a bed, desk, chairs, wardrobe, curtains and carpet. Vivare does not provide pillows, sheets and covers or quilts. The kitchens are soberly equipped with a stove, refrigerator and dustbin. Please note that noise pollution in our accommodation is not permitted. It should be quiet between 22pm and 8am. At Honigkamp internet is provided by ABS. At Leeuwensteinplein internet is provided by Vivare. The Tower and the apartments do not have internet. You have to arrange this yourself. During contract signing we will give you advise. The total rent for the semester varies per accommodation/ room and ranges between € 1400,- and € 3000,- (exclusive deposit). The deposit for Honigkamp is € 500,- and for other complexes it is momentarily € 350,-. No rights can be reserved in the mentioned prices on this website.

Be aware that you can provide us with a preference for housing during your application. This does not mean that you will be appointed your room of preference. It is not always possible to fulfil all wishes as there may be more students interested than rooms available in each type of accommodation.

There are four types of housing:

1. Student hostel ‘de Honigkamp’

De Honigkamp once was a residence for the elderly. In 1998 Vivare transformed it into a student hostel with 90 rooms. Most of the rooms are approximately 12 m2 and have their own toilet and wash-handstand. A few rooms are smaller in size (app. 8 m2) and have no toilet. There are 6 stories; 15 rooms, two shared bathrooms and two shared kitchens per storey. In the basement Honigkamp provides a laundrette with two washing machines and a dryer. The machines are all operated by tokens that you can buy at the caretaker's office. There is a wireless internet connection for all students in the main building which is provided by ABS (the charge is already included in the rent). At the back of Honigkamp there are a few litlle houses ment for two students. The two rooms are approximately 10 and 15 m2. Kitchen en toilet are shared. Unfortunately there is no internet. Be aware that you can only apply for Honigkamp when you are an exchange student (a stay of no longer then 6 months). Price range: *Between € 1800,00 - € 2100,00 for the entire semester, deposit of € 500,00 is not included.

*The prices are rated for the size of the room, and the presence or absence of certain facilities such as central heating, double glazing, washhand stand, shared livingroom, outside space etc. Be reminded that we don't consider your preference in this matter.

2. Shared apartments

Beside the student hostels we have furnished apartments that provide housing for three or four students. The kitchen, shower and toilet are shared. The rooms differ in size from approximately 8 m2 to app. 18 m2 and are equipped with a bed, desk, lamp, wardrobe and chair. Most of the rooms have their own wash-handstand. The apartment is sober equipped with stove, refrigerator and dustbin. All other appliances should be bought by the students. Laundry should be done at a launderette. This type of housing is located in an apartment building also occupied by families, couples, ect. The apartments are situated in the neighbourhood of "Presikhaaf" in Arnhem, which is within walking distance of Arnhem Business School and the Presikhaaf shopping centre. Internet should be arranged by the students themselves. Price range: *Between € 1800,00 - € 2050,00 for the entire semester, deposit of € 350,00 is not included.

*The prices are rated for the size of the room, and the presence or absence of certain facilities such as central heating, double glazing, washhand stand, shared livingroom, outside space etc. Be reminded that we don't consider your preference in this matter.

An example of some of the apartments

3. Leeuwensteinplein

This complex was constructed in 2006. Leeuwensteinplein is situated between your school and the city centre of Arnhem. It has a total of 49 rooms available (23 apartments with 2 rooms & 1 apartment with 3 rooms). So in most cases 2 students share one apartment with a kitchen, toilet and bathroom. The rooms are approximately 25 m2. The school is only 10 minutes away from the complex if you go by bike. Everything is furnished and equipped but you should bring your own pillow and bed covering. This complex also houses young, working Dutch people under 30 years. Noisepollution is not permitted and it should be quiet between 22pm and 8am. There is a wireless internet connection for all students (the charge is already included in the rent). Be aware that this type of housing is mainly meant for senior students. Price range: * Between € 2000,00 - € 2300,00 for the entire semester, deposit of € 350,00 is not included.

*The prices are rated for the size of the room, and the presence or absence of certain facilities such as central heating, double glazing, washhand stand, shared livingroom, outside space etc. Be reminded that we don't consider your preference in this matter.

4. The Tower ( Not for exchange students )

A whole new tower (august 2009), especially built for foreign students. The tower is situated near the Presikhaaf train station and a five minute walk away from the campus and the Presikhaaf shopping mall. A unique building in a brand new neighbourhood.

The building has nine storeys, with 10 rooms per storey of approximately 15 m2. Every student has his/her own toilet, shower and kitchen. Some rooms have a separate toilet/ bathroom across the corridor. Every room has a bed, a mattress, a desk, wardrobe, chair and a desk light. The rooms do not contain kitchen cutlery and bed covering. On the ground floor the tower provides a launderette, 5 washing machines and 5 dryers. The machines are all operated by tokens that you can buy at the caretaker's office which is also located on the ground floor of the building. Internet should be arranged by the students themselves. Not possible for exchange students. Price range: **/*Between € 1900,00 - € 2350,00 for the entire semester, deposit of € 350,00 is not included.

**One room on most storeys is an extra large room of approximately 35 m2. The costs of this extra large room is around € 3000,00 per semester (excl. deposit). These rooms can also be rented by two students. In that case the cost for the room will differ. We will place an extra bed, wardrobe and chair in the room. You can indicate these preferences while filling out the application form.

*The prices are rated for the size of the room, and the presence or absence of certain facilities such as central heating, double glazing, washhand stand, shared livingroom, outside space etc. Be reminded that we don't consider your preference in this matter.