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Tea graduated from the Sustainable Futures master's in 2026

What does a year in Sustainable Futures master's look like? Tea's story

Date:06 August 2026

Moving to another country for a master's degree is exciting, but it also comes with plenty of unknowns. Will you find your place? Will studying in an international classroom actually change the way you think? Will it help you discover what kind of work you...

Sara Torres just graduated from GRL and gave a speech at the graduation ceremony

What comes after GRL? Sara Torres' Future Plans

Date:20 July 2026Author:Sara Torres

Many students wonder "what can you do with a bachelor in Global Responsibility & Leadership?". As a fundamentally interdisciplinary programme, GRL leaves many doors open, and today, we are hearing from Sara Torres, an exemplary student who just graduated...

Leeuwarden is the cheapest city in the Netherlands for student housing per square meter

How much does student housing in Leeuwarden cost?

Date:14 July 2026Author:Laura Silva
A realistic budget for a student room in Leeuwarden is somewhere between €320 and €500 a month, depending on the size of the room, whether it's furnished, and what's included. According to the latest Kamernet Rental Report (Q1 2026), the average advertised room costs around €460 per month, making Leeuwarden one of the most affordable student cities in the Netherlands and the cheapest when you compare the price per square metre.
Brigitta (right corner down) and her Campus Fryslân friends

Is a master in Sustainable Entrepreneurship for me?

Date:16 April 2026Author:Brigitta Samosir

Sometimes people choose a city. Sometimes the city chooses them. That is how Brigitta’s story with Leeuwarden began. Originally from Indonesia, she came to the Netherlands after a path that already crossed different worlds: first studying Agro-industrial...

The city of Leeuwarden, and our Campus Fryslân building

"Leeuwarden is boring". These Campus Fryslân students disagree.

Date:30 March 2026Author:Laura Silva

There is a funny thing that happens when you tell people you study in Leeuwarden, especially as an international. Someone almost always reacts with a small pause, followed by something like: “Oh… Leeuwarden. Isn’t it kind of quiet?”

(from left to right): Luna, Emma and Ype

“I couldn’t imagine myself being anywhere else”: First-year GRL students on finding their place in Leeuwarden

Date:17 February 2026Author:Emma, Luna and Ype

How does it feel to start university in a new country, in a new city, surrounded by people from all over the world? For many first-year students in the Global Responsibility & Leadership (GRL) programme at Campus Fryslân, these past months have been filled...

Lea Johanssen at her bachelor's graduation with dr. Indira van der Zande, Director of Education at Campus Fryslân

Studying and Working in the North of the Netherlands as an International

Date:24 September 2024Author:Erika Compatangelo

Are you an international student considering studying in the Netherlands and worried about job prospects afterwards? Whether you're in the middle of your studies or have already graduated, are you wondering what the job search looks like next? So read on!...

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5 Fun Facts About the Campus Fryslân Faculty Building

Date:05 September 2024

The content of your study and the atmosphere in which you study are as crucial as the physical environment of your future campus. Here are five intriguing facts about the Campus Fryslân building that you might not know, which will make you eager to join us...

Join LEIP! Intro and become officially part of the Leeuwarden student community!

5 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Miss LEIP! Intro

Date:15 August 2024

With just one week to go until LEIP! Intro kicks off, excitement keeps building in Leeuwarden. Still unsure whether to grab your ticket ? Here are five reasons why you absolutely should not miss out on this opportunity to start your time in Leeuwarden on...

Leip! Intro 2024 is the best way to start your time in Leeuwarden!

5 False Myths about LEIP! Intro

Date:05 August 2024

As excitement builds for LEIP! Intro in Leeuwarden, it’s time to debunk some common myths. Is LEIP! Intro only for first years? Is it only for Dutch-speaking students? Is it just for 18-19 year olds? Is it all about drinking? Maud and Joeri from the...

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