Frequently asked questions

Go to our sign up form to sign up for a room in College Campus Meppel.

We work with a Campus contract tenancy agreement for the duration of your studies. Therefore your contract runs for a maximum of 5 years. If you stop studying mid-term, you can terminate your contract. Beside this the tenant and the landlord may only terminate this tenancy agreement prematurely by giving notice by the end of each academic year (31 july) with due observance of a notice period of 3 months.  See the conditions in the contract under Article 3 & 14.

To be eligible for the College Campus it is important that you can show us the following:

• Show that you are 18 years or older
• Enrollment at a school
• An overview of your student finance/ scholarship
• A recent salary slip (if you work)
• Guarantee from your parents/guardians for the payment of the rent.

Yes, during the weekend we do have security visiting the College Campus twice each night.

Good WIFI is available throughout the building. Password available at the reception / campus entrance.

Night’s rest is important for everyone, but nobody is the same. However, you must take your fellow residents into account and general rules apply.

• On weekdays / evenings (Sun to Thu) the night’s rest starts at 23:00 and it is no longer allowed to listen to music or cause any other nuisance.
• In the weekend (Friday – Saturday) the night’s rest starts at 00:00 and it is no longer allowed to listen to music or cause any other nuisance.
• During the night’s rest it’s not allowed to use the sitting area, study/dining tables and the big kitchens (540) on each floor.

Pets (including fish) are not allowed on the College Campus.

Guests:

Please note that each room is furnished and designed for one person. The facilities, sanitary facilities, kitchens and public areas in and around the building are also calculated on the basis of one person per room. Short visits and / or guests are certainly allowed and permission does not need to be requested in advance.

If you have several guests staying at the same time, we would like to be informed about this. This is for safety and that we also stay informed of who is present in the building. It is not allowed to have guests in your room if you are not present. You are responsible at all times for the actions of your visitors / guests. Please note the duration of the stay of your guest, up to 3 nights is no problem. However, if guests stay longer, this must be discussed with the caretaker.

If a guest stays longer, a visitor fee may be charged. This for use of the common areas and facilities. Should one or both parents / guardian stay overnight, please contact the reception for a separate shower.

Yes, you will get a key to your own mailbox. The mailboxes are in front of the reception at building 540.

The address of the College Campus Meppel is:

College Campus Meppel
Blankenstein 540-542
7943 PA Meppel
The Netherlands

That’s possible! Contact us to make an appointment. In the meanwhile, check out this walkthrough of the Campus.

On the ground floor there are NHLStenden classrooms. During school hours, students who do not live on the Campus are therefore present on the ground floor of 540. It is forbidden for these students to enter the first and second floors of 540 and they do not have access to 542, with the exception of the students invited by a resident of College Campus. Students who live in 542 always have access to 540 for all the facilities there.

Here are impressions of occupied student rooms:

Jae’s room (Holland House 542 type 3):

Aiden’s room (540 type B 21 m²):

Ilse’s room (540 type B 21 m²):

Jonatan’s room (540 type B 18 m²):

Pavan’s room (540 type B 21 m²):

Laura’s room (Holland House 542 type 3):

The rooms vary in size between 13m² and 32m² and the monthly rent is between € 406,- and € 625,- depending on the size and type of the room.

* Incl. service fee,

• Room Type A, B, C   € 117,46
• Room Type 1 & 2      € 117,46
• Room Type 3 & 4     € 128,49 (Higher costs due to air conditioning in the room)

* Excludes advance energy bill, the amount is set up until 31-7-2025 at € 110,-

It is allowed to have a table-top fridge & freezer, kettle and / or coffee maker in your room (max 900 wattage). Other electrical appliances, such as a hob, toaster, sandwich maker, air-fryer, etc. (everything with a heating element) may not be used and / or connected in the rooms. These can be used in the communal kitchens. This is due to fire safety regulations.

This depends on which building you want to rent a room in. In the building 540 the rooms vary from 13 up to 32 m2. But in the building 542 all the rooms are 18m2 (6×3). On the floor plan 540 & 542 you can see an overview of which room has which size.

We have a bedding (bed sheets and pillow case) package on request. If you are traveling by plane and you’re not able to bring your own at first: no problem, you can let us know when you apply for a room.

Curtains are not a standard feature in your room. However, several rooms do come with some form of blinds. If there are no curtains in your room, then you will have to buy and hang them yourself.

However, there is a possibility to buy them through the Campus, ask the team about the possibilities!

Each room comes with a bed, desk, chair, wardrobe and drawer unit. There are standard lights in the ceiling. Any additional furniture, lamps or accessories  can of course be brought in by you. Most students don’t have enough closet space with the furniture that we provide so they add an extra wardrobe and/or clothing rack.

The rooms are furnished with a bed, mattress, wardrobe, chair, desk, drawer unit, pillow, duvet and (bedding package available on request). Of course, you may bring your own stuff to make your room cozy and homey.

Once you signed your contract and picked up your keys, it is time to move to Meppel. In your room you will find a bed, wardrobe, desk, chair and bedside table.

After a day of studying you also want to eat well. At the Campus we have different kitchens in which you can cook alone or together with friends and have a nice meal together. At the College Campus we have 8 kitchens in total.

540

In 540 each floor has one large kitchen and a smaller one:
The large kitchen has:
4 induction hobs
2 sinks
2 microwaves
2 ovens

The small kitchen features:
1 induction hob
1 sink
1 microwave

542

In 542 there is on the ground floor:
two large kitchens containing:
2 induction hobs
2 sinks
2 microwaves
1 oven

One of these kitchens is also very suitable for holding cooking workshops or making a dinner together.

On the 1st floor of 542 we have:
One large kitchen with:
2 induction hobs
2 sinks
2 microwaves
1 oven

A smaller kitchen with:
1 induction hobs
1 sinks
1 microwaves
1 oven

Please take notice; Each kitchen has induction hobs, make sure to use the correct pans.

Yes, for hygienic reasons you need to bring your own cutlery, crockery, pots, pans and cooking utensils. Please take notice; each kitchen has induction hobs, make sure to use the correct pans.

Jae’s tip: I recommend you buy some kind of tray, cart, or basket to bring your cooking supplies and food to and from the kitchen, it makes it a lot easier!

No. Due to hygienic reasons there are no general fridges and freezers in het kitchens. You are allowed to have a table-top fridge or freezer in your own room.

There are dining tables for communal use on each floor.

The kitchens can be used at all times in both buildings. However, two kitchens in 540 are closed from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. due to nuisance to the nearest neighbour.

At 540 we have 7 showers on each floor.

At 542 we have 9 showers on the ground floor

At 542 we have 6 showers on the first floor.

Yes, all showers on the Campus are communal. Each shower cubicle has enough space to change clothes and hooks to hang your clothes/toiletry bag.

Yes.

No you don’t have to bring your own, we provide the toiletpaper. But of course you can bring your own soft 4 layered paper 🙂

Yes- On each floor there are multiple sinks and mirrors for you to use.

Yes, we don’t clean inside your room. You also need to bring your own cleaning supplies and vacuum cleaner.

Yes, you do.

The service costs include a small portion for cleaning, but this is only for the basics. We do clean general spaces and bathrooms, but you are also responsible for the cleaning of communal areas.

We have several facilities on the Campus that every resident has access to.

Theater: Watch a movie with your friends!!  In one of the classrooms, we have a cinema screen (3 x 2) on the wall where you can hang out and watch a movie with your friends. It’s a simple system where you can stream anything you want to see!

College Café: Unfortunately, we do not currently have a catering service in our College Café. We hope to restart this in the future. In the meantime, you can use this space to hang out, chill, do homework, or work on a project with your fellow students.

Garden: We have a beautiful sunny garden around the Campus. Here you can sit and chill with your friends at various picnic tables.

Table tennis, foosball table & pool table: In the central hall of building 540 we have a table tennis table, foosball table & pool table that can be used free of charge. In the garden there is another table tennis table.

Common areas: Throughout the building we have several common areas with comfortable sofas, cozy sitting areas and study areas. We also have board games and books available. In or next to each kitchen are dining tables so you can cook and eat together.

Yes, we have a football & volleyball court on site. You can also play table tennis both indoors and outdoors and there is a pool table.

We have 4 washing machines and 4 dryers.

Yes, the washers do not provide any laundry detergent, you must add it yourself.

There are 4 washing machines and  4 dryers on the Campus in the central hall next to the reception. These have an online booking/payment system through Kuario.

Costs:
Washing € 2,50
Drying € 1,50

In this room there are posters with explanations about the use of the washing machine, the dryer and  information about registering with Kuario.

Bicycle shed:

There is a joint closed bicycle shed behind the Campus. This is only accessible with a key tag. The bicycle shed is only for residents of the College Campus. Students taking lessons must place their bicycles in the designated bicycle racks. The residents are expected to park their bicycles in the bicycle shed.

Yes, use of the bicycle shed is for residents only. You can enter the shed only whith a key-tag.

The campus is only not liable for theft/destruction of bikes etc. from the bike shed and around the Campus. Storing bicycles is entirely at your own risk.

You can buy second-hand bicycles at:

• Lambert Pot
• Marktplaats (Website is in Dutch, if you open the website in Chrome there is a translate option. )

• Fietspoint Wolbers (at the trainstation)
• Bert’s Bike Shop (diagonally opposite the station)
• Lambert Pot 

6 minutes by bike
18 minutes walk

1,8 KM

Check the route on Google Maps!

3 minutes by bike
8 minutes walk

550 meters

Check the route on Google Maps!

3 minutes by bike
11 minutes walk
900 meters

Check the route on Google Maps!

Within 10 minutes, you will reach the train and bus station of Meppel on foot. From there, you can go by train to Groningen or Zwolle. Zwolle has many connections to other Dutch cities. Click here if you want to know more about Meppel and its surroundings.

Did you fly to Amsterdam and need to travel to Meppel? Find your route to Meppel with this site: 9292.

Yes, we have 25 parking spaces.

Yes, parking at the College Campus is free.

We have 25 parking spaces on the Campus site and sufficient parking spaces nearby.

Outside there are 4 containers near the bike shed;

• Residual (Grey)
• Plastic & Metal & Drink Cartons (Orange)
• Glass (Yellow)
• Paper (Blue)

Yes you can, we have 4 containers outside on our side.

Residual (grey)

Plastic, Metal & Drink Cartons (orange)

Glass (Yellow)

Paper (Blue)

6 minutes by bike
18 minutes walk

1,5 KM

Check the route on Google Maps!

At the Campus we have several places where you can study alone or with other students. For the use of the classrooms you need to contact NHLStenden.

On the ground floor there are 4 NHLStenden classrooms.

Yes, you need liability insurance with sufficient coverage while you live at the College Campus. After moving in we need a copy of this policy as soon as possible, as stated in the tenancy agreement.

The Dutch healthcare system is a universal, multi-payer system. This means healthcare is funded through a combination of public and private contributions. The system includes a Standard Health Insurance Package (known as the basisverzekering) for all residents which is mandatory if you are aged 18 and over. All Dutch residents, including international students, are free to choose their own private health insurance provider.

Safety and health first. In case of an emergency call 112 

In College Campus Meppel there is an AED at the reception and first aid kits on each floor.

The nearest doctors’ office is Huisartsenpraktijk Oosterboer

The nearest hospital is Isala Meppel

The nearest medical centre (for medical help at night and weekends) is Centrale Huisartsendienst Drenthe

Medisch Centrum Rembrandt van Rijn
www.mcrembrandtvanrijn.nl

Spectrum Medisch Centrum
www.spectrummedischcentrum.nl

Huisartsen Praktijk Oosterboer
www.huisartsenpraktijkoosterboer.praktijkinfo.nl