Student life in Arnhem

Arnhem is a compact, vibrant city and has everything close by. You can picnic in Sonsbeek Park, watch a film at Focus or shop in the Fashion Quarter. Students drive exhibitions, performances and markets – sometimes all you need is music and a projector to make a little magic.

Café Bosch and Nelson are popular places to meet up and often has jam sessions. If sport is your thing, the Student Sports Card gives you access to everything from climbing to kickboxing. 

Student accommodation in Arnhem  

You might find your first student room through a notice board at the academy or via classmates. Popular neighbourhoods such as Klarendal and Spijkerkwartier are full of students. Grab a coffee on the corner, chat at the thrift store or sketch in the park. Living just outside the city centre – for example, in Presikhaaf – can save you on rent.

The nearby city of Nijmegen is also an option: one train stop away, with its own lively student scene. 

Art and culture in the city

Arnhem has many cultural venues such as Museum Arnhem (free for ArtEZ students), Luxor Live and Theater aan de Rijn. But it’s the intimate exhibitions, pop-ups and informal venues that really bring you up close to the city’s creators.  

Arnhem is also known as a fashion city. The Fashion Design programme and its creative community add colour to the city. Don’t miss festivals such as Hoogte80 and Festival Fashion + Design Festival Arnhem.