Student Life in Amsterdam

Like in Lisbon and Paris, you will live in dedicated student homes and you will have the opportunity to meet students from all over the world.

Minervahaven is a sustainable student residence in Amsterdam with advanced recycling and solar energy use. It is located in the heart of Amsterdam, only an eight-minutes cycle from the fantastic Westerpark cultural scene, with its green spaces, creative and nightlife scene, and iconic architecture. The park hosts regular exhibitions, markets and festivals, and the converted gaswork towers contain indie shops, eateries, an art-house cinema, a brewery and a dance club. Minervahen is also about 20 minutes from Dam Square, or ‘The Dam’, Amsterdam’s main square and historical centre.

Amsterdam is a small city but with plenty to do, especially if you are a student as it hosts many universities. Besides the art and culture that the city offers, Minervahaven organises many activities for its residents. From co-study sessions before exam week to talks with inspiring speakers, soccer games, bootcamps, and yoga classes, our Amsterdam campus will be more than just a place to live and study. As a Forward student, you will also have the opportunity to plan and organise your own activities.