Studying in the Netherlands doesn’t have to break the bank. International students can enjoy student-exclusive discounts on transport, shopping, entertainment, food, tech, and more — just by showing their university ID or registering on student platforms.

🎟️ Student Discount Platforms

Explore these top student discount websites and apps popular among international students:

• 🎓 ISIC – International Student Identity Card
  • Global student discount card accepted in NL for travel, food, and more
• Student Beans
  • Popular for discounts on tech, fashion, and learning tools
• 🛍️ UNiDAYS
  • Get offers from Apple, Nike, Levi’s, and dozens of Dutch & global brands
• 📚 Knaek Student App
  • Local student discount app for restaurants, cafes, bookstores, and fitness – subscription-based
• 🏷️ Studentenkorting.nl
  • Dutch-language site listing daily student deals

💡 Tip: Always carry your student ID; most stores/museums accept it even without registration.

🚄 Travel & Transport Discounts

While non-Dutch students may not qualify for the national DUO travel card, there are still significant savings available:

• 🚆NS Flex Weekend Vrij – Free weekend travel, weekday discounts (NS.nl)
• 🚲Swapfiets – Discounted monthly bike rental subscriptions (Swapfiets.com)
• 🚌City transport companies like GVB (Amsterdam) and RET (Rotterdam) occasionally run student discount promotions
• 🚌Use 9292 app to compare cheapest travel routes (9292.nl)

🏠 Accommodation Discounts & Offers

• 🛏️ Some student housing providers offer discounted early bird prices or group move-in incentives
• 💰 Look out for discounts on registration fees, especially with platforms like:
  • HousingAnywhere
  • Kamernet
  • Student Hotel / The Social Hub
• 🧼 Tip: Students may get free laundry or utilities included in promotional offers!

🍕 Food, Dining & Groceries

• 🍟Knaek App – 2-for-1 meals and local discounts
• 🥗 Too Good To Go – Save 50–70% on surplus food from bakeries, supermarkets, and restaurants
• 🛒 Supermarkets like Albert Heijn, Lidl, and Jumbo run weekly student promos
• 🍕 Chains like Domino’s, Subway, and Burger King offer student combo deals on presentation of ID
• 📱 Tip: Follow your university’s local student page on Instagram or Telegram for unlisted food coupons.

🎬 Entertainment & Museums & Events

• 🎫 Many museums offer 50% or free entry with a student card
  • Example: Rijksmuseum, Stedelijk Museum, NEMO Science Center
• 🎥 Student pricing at cinemas like Pathé, Kinepolis, and Filmhuis
• 🎤 Live music venues & theaters offer youth/student seats at reduced prices
• 💡 Bonus: The Museumkaart (€75/year) allows unlimited access to 400+ museums across NL – great value for culture lovers.

💻 Tech, Software & Subscriptions

• 🎧 Apple, Microsoft, Lenovo, Dell – All offer education pricing in the Netherlands
• 📚 Tools like Grammarly, Notion, Canva Pro, Spotify, and YouTube Premium offer reduced student pricing
• 💻 Check Surfspot.nl – exclusive academic IT deals (some universities require login access)

🛍️ Fashion, Shopping & Fitness

• 🧢 Nike, Adidas, H&M, ASOS, and Zalando provide 10–20% off for verified student accounts
• 🏋️‍♂️ Budget gym chains like Basic-Fit and Fit For Free have student membership offers
• 🧘 Many yoga and wellness studios offer introductory classes at discounted rates

🧠 University-Specific Discounts

Many Dutch universities and student unions offer access to custom student deals, including:

• 🚲 Free or discounted public transport during orientation week
• 🏥Health insurance & dental packages
• 🧼Discounts on laundry, cleaning, legal help
• 🖥️ Free/subsidized access to Adobe Suite, MATLAB, SPSS, other licensed tools
• 📞 Visit your university’s international student office or website for partner discounts and exclusive local offers