“A place I would want my kids to live as students, that’s how it started.
Johan Verweij, Founder ”
Student Experience began with Johan Verweij’s vision to create safe, high-quality housing where he’d proudly see his own children live.
Today, Student Experience develops mindful, sustainable residences focused on student well-being and community.
Guided by our core values—connection, quality, transparency, community, devotion, and innovation—we aim to offer the best environment for students to grow.
YOU with the big plans. The goals. The ambitions. Welcome home, YOU.
The future you’re trying to shape. This is where and when your life unfolds. In those unplanned moments that end up meaning everything.
The hard days you’ll learn to move through, and on the good ones you’ll learn to celebrate. With the people you meet by chance.
The ones you share walls, WiFi, vacuum cleaners, and maybe even your life with. While working hard and aiming high, you’ll find balance in the life that never makes it into your schedule.
In the evenings that’ll unexpectedly turn into mornings. In the neighbours who’ll become friends for life. In the ideas that are born when you least expect them.
Maybe these are moments you can’t predict. But they are also the ones that you’ll never forget. And will be valued forever. So treasure this moment. And all to come.
The world’s best environment for you to rock your full potential.
Student Experience Amsterdam Minervahaven.
Student Experience Amsterdam Minervahaven is a full-service student residence offering high-quality, affordable, and sustainable housing. With 600 fully furnished studios in the trendy Houthavens district, each with a private kitchen and bathroom, students enjoy comfort, community, and premium facilities. Studios range from 20–45 m², perfect for studying, relaxing, and socializing.
• Located in the trendy Houthavens district, close to Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, VU Amsterdam, and the city centre.
• Awards and Certificates:
2025 Best Student Coliving
2024 Best Environmental Management (GSL Awards)
2023 Best Environmental Management (GSL Awards)
2023 BREEAM-NL In-Use
2021 BREEAM-NL Excellent
2021 Best Student Housing Property (Class Awards)
2021 Best Sustainable Student Property (Class Awards)
We’re redefining student living with shared facilities designed to enhance convenience and foster community. We’ve created an environment that supports both academic success and personal well-being.
Work & Study
Sports & Wellness
Outdoor & Relaxation
Community & Social Service
Study rooms. Meeting rooms. Lounge area.
Gym. Rooftop sports field.
Rooftop terraces. Green seating areas. Game corner. Private dining room.
Monthly community events. Community builder. Online community and groups.
Reception. Personal attention. 24/7 duty manager and security. Parcel service.
And much more… :)
Our studios.
At Student Experience Amsterdam Minervahaven, you’ll get a fully furnished studio that comes with a private kitchen and bathroom. Studios range from 20 m² to 45 m², designed to support your study, relaxation, and social life. Each studio has:
• A private kitchen
• A private bathroom
• All necessary furniture items, such as a box spring bed, desk and chair, chaise longue, wardrobe, sofa, and more.
Adolfo
Student Experience gave me the chance to meet so many amazing people. I’ve made friends I know I’ll keep for life, and the community here just makes everything feel so welcoming and fun. Honestly, I can’t imagine living anywhere outside of Student Experience.
I was thinking the other day about what makes Student Experience different from heaven. The only thing I could come up with? There’s free coffee here… probably not in heaven! But honestly, it’s more than that. The staff are friendly and helpful, the community is fun and welcoming, and there’s always something happening that makes it easy to meet new people.Living here doesn’t just
Nikita
One of my favorite things about living here is how much freedom and choice there is for fun and fitness. The gym is open during the day, so I can train easily whenever I want. Every week there’s nice events, and on weekends I play basketball with friends. The staff are approachable and make sure everything runs smoothly, and I’ve met so many great people here.
I really enjoy living at Minervahaven because it’s so easy to make friends. Whether I’m shooting hoops on the basketball court, working out in the gym, or playing games in the game corner, there’s always someone to meet or hang out with. I’ve had so many fun moments just chatting, playing sports, or joining events with other residents. It’s a lively, friendly environment that makes student life in Amsterdam feel social and exciting, not just about studying and living.
Anne-Rome
Mens sana in corpore sano in everything we do.
A healthy mind in a healthy body is the foundation for success, and we believe a healthy planet is part of that equation too. We encourage this in our students’ daily lives through our facilities, services, and activities and the way we build our communities.
