Studying in Breda

Welcome to your student city! We want you to feel at home in our beautiful city. On this page, you'll find all the information you need as a student. Discover what you can experience while studying in Breda, but also read more about the city and stories from fellow students.

Discover your student city

Breda has much to offer students. From affordable sports activities to all the spots where you can chat about last night’s adventures.

Events for students

There is plenty to do in Breda for students. From the monthly special beer evenings to house parties at the local coffee shop. A wide variety of events are organized. Silent discos, photo festivals, water-based events, outdoor activities, and cool lectures. We have created an overview of events you should attend if you study in Breda, so you don’t have to experience FOMO. Looking for more events? Check out the full EVENT calendar. 

GoodMood Breda

From 17 to 21 November, all HBO and MBO students in Breda will have the opportunity to discover the hotspots of Breda, make new friends, and dive into new hobbies with GoodMood. A week full of sports, culture, workshops, food, and parties. Many events are free or easy to join! Check out the program and sign up.

students taking part in sports

Tips from (former) students

Are you a (new) student in Breda looking for some great tips? Kingsley, Lotte, Thomas, and Tara welcome you to Breda. They are full of fun tips, stories, and experiences that you shouldn't miss if you're a student in this beautiful city. As (former) students, they know the real insider tips!

Get to know your student city now!

Iris, Vincent, Madelief and Jimmy know everything about Breda. Either they studied there themselves or are still studying there, or they just know everything about the city. Check out the videos here and get to know your student city.

Work hard, play hard

Besides studying hard, this student period is of course also one big party. Curious about the best place to have a drink, eat, dance, or play pool as a student? We have listed a few nice spots for you.

The bucket list for students in Breda

Check it off!

If you're a student in Breda, there are countless adventures and experiences you shouldn't miss. To help you make the most of your student years, we've put together the ultimate bucket list for students in Breda. Here are the activities you really shouldn't miss during your student time in Breda.

Photo of the Grote Kerk in Breda

All the practical information you need

No idea where you can borrow books, get the best coffee, or exercise as cheaply as possible as a student? On this page, you'll find answers to all these questions. This makes your life as a student in Breda so much easier. 

Photo of the terrace at Dok19

Best places to study in Breda

Are you having difficulty concentrating in your student room and looking for a nice place to study in Breda? At these locations you can sit comfortably and enjoy a drink if you wish. Looking for more study spots in Breda?

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The various educational institutions in Breda

Breda is a city with endless potential. Here you can grow both personally and professionally, and meet inspiring people. Breda boasts no less than seven educational institutions with multiple locations where you can be trained in a wide range of disciplines, at both vocational (mbo) and higher professional education (hbo) levels.

The stories of Breda's talents

A project during your studies at BUas, Avans, St. Joost or another school in Breda could well be the starting point of your own company or another step in your career. Curious about the stories of your fellow students? And how they approached this? Read their inspiring stories here.

Learn more about the city of Breda

Would you like to learn more about the city where you study or will study? Curious about what Breda has to offer? See here for more fun things to do and to discover Breda even better.

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