Student Experience

What Student Experience does

Student Experience is a privately held student housing operator founded in 2011 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The company provides fully furnished, all-inclusive private and shared studio apartments to university students across seven locations in the Netherlands (Amsterdam Zuidas, Amsterdam Amstel, Amsterdam NDSM, Amsterdam Minervahaven, and Leiden) and Spain (Madrid Pozuelo de Alarcón and Granada), with a portfolio exceeding 1,500 studios. Each location offers tiered service packages (Essential, Signature, Prestige) that bundle utilities, WiFi, cleaning frequencies, and amenity access, and the Granada site holds official University of Granada residence status. The company also operates a short-stay platform (shortstay.studentexperience.com) for sub-monthly bookings in Spain, and offers ticket-based meal plans through a partnership with DO EAT! at the Spanish sites.

The operational backbone is a property management and resident-services platform comprising a service portal (my.studentexperience.com) and a mobile app for iOS and Android (linked to the Yardi RentCafe resident stack), through which residents manage contracts, schedule payments, submit repair requests, and view events. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the website, augmented by a dense university partnership network (UvA, VU Amsterdam, Universidad de Granada, ESIC, Northumbria, Codam, CIEE, and others), student ambassador programs, and active social channels across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. The business model is predominantly subscription/recurring monthly rent with ancillary service charges, meal plan revenue, parking, and short-stay usage-based fees. The corporate structure consists of Student Experience Group B.V. (parent) with operating subsidiaries in the Netherlands and Spain, and the founder and CEO is Johan Verweij. A significant known event is the scheduled June 30, 2027 closure and demolition of the Amsterdam Zuidas location (800 studios) due to Amsterdam municipality land redevelopment, which will remove approximately half of the Dutch bed capacity.

Name

Student Experience

Legal name

Student Experience Group B.V.

Website

https://studentexperience.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Student Experience is a privately held Amsterdam-based student housing operator providing fully furnished, all-inclusive studio apartments across seven locations in the Netherlands and Spain, serving university students through direct bookings, university partnerships, and a Yardi-based resident service portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Housing

NAICS

Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (721310), Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (72131)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Student/Academic Serviced Residences (THAGAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student-Focused Co-Living (Flexible, Community-Led) (THAMAGAI), Guest, Visitor & Conference Housing Services (Summer/Break Housing) (EDAEAFAN), Short-Term Student Housing (Summer/Intensive Programs) (EDAIALAF)

Keywords

• Student housing
• Studio apartments
• Student accommodation
• Purpose-built student
• Co-living communities

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Studio Rental: Monthly rental fees from fully furnished private and shared student studios across 7 locations. Pricing varies by location, studio type, and contract duration. All-inclusive pricing covers utilities, WiFi, and access to facilities.
2. Meal Plans (DO EAT!): Optional half-board and full-board meal plans at Spanish locations (Madrid Pozuelo and Granada). Residents purchase ticket-based meal plans for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
3. Service Charges & Add-ons: Additional revenue from service charges (heating, electricity, water), parking fees, laundromat vouchers, and cleaning services at various tiers.
4. Short Stay Bookings: Flexible short-stay bookings for stays under one month at Spanish locations through a dedicated short-stay platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Student Experience provides fully furnished private and shared studio apartments for students across seven locations in the Netherlands (Amsterdam Amstel, Amsterdam Zuidas, Amsterdam NDSM, Amsterdam Minervahaven, Leiden) and Spain (Madrid Pozuelo, Granada), rented on all-inclusive monthly contracts that cover utilities, WiFi, and access to shared amenities. The Spanish locations additionally offer DO EAT! meal plans, and a dedicated short-stay platform supports bookings under one month. Residents manage their stays through an online Service Portal and iOS/Android mobile app for contracts, payments, repair requests, and event viewing.

Product overview

Student Experience is a student housing provider offering fully furnished studio apartments across seven locations in the Netherlands (Amsterdam Zuidas, Amsterdam Amstel, Amsterdam NDSM, Amsterdam Minervahaven, Leiden) and Spain (Madrid Pozuelo, Granada). The core product is the private or shared studio with all-inclusive pricing covering utilities, WiFi, and facility access. Service is delivered through multiple tiers (Essential, Signature, Prestige) providing different cleaning frequencies and amenities. Residents access services via a web-based Service Portal and mobile app (iOS/Android). Add-on services include meal plans (DO EAT! restaurant), parking, and flexible short-stay booking options. Studios range from 17-45 m² and feature private kitchens and bathrooms, with facilities including study rooms, gyms, rooftop sports fields, swimming pools, and social spaces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Student Experience Studios (fully furnished private and shared studios) Fully furnished private and shared studio apartments for students, contracted on all-inclusive monthly rentals that cover utilities, WiFi, cleaning, and access to shared amenities including study rooms, gyms, rooftop sports fields, swimming pools, lounges, cinema rooms, and game corners. Studios include private kitchen and bathroom, with different service package tiers (Essential, Signature, Prestige). Offered across seven locations: Amsterdam Amstel, Amsterdam Zuidas, Amsterdam NDSM, Amsterdam Minervahaven, Leiden, Madrid Pozuelo, and Granada.
• Resident Service Portal Web-based portal for residents to view contracts and balances, make payments, submit repair requests with time-slot booking, and view upcoming community events. Integrated with the company's property management system and accessible to existing residents across all seven locations.
• Student Experience Resident Mobile App Mobile application published on the Apple App Store (id 6753363908) and on Google Play (com.yardi.systems.rentcafe.resident.stuexp), providing residents the same Service Portal features on iOS and Android devices for contract, payment, maintenance, and event access.
• DO EAT! Meal Plan Half-board and full-board meal plans at Spanish locations (Madrid Pozuelo and Granada), provided through partnership with DO EAT! restaurant. Half board includes 20 breakfast and 20 lunch/dinner tickets (€295-€325/month); full board includes 20 breakfast and 40 lunch/dinner tickets (€399-€455/month). Tickets are managed through the DO EAT! app integration.
• Short Stay Booking Platform Dedicated online booking platform for flexible short-stay rentals under one month at Madrid Pozuelo and Granada, distinct from the main academic-year booking flow. Short-stay inquiries are supported via dedicated email ([email protected]) and phone numbers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 520 studios in Granada, 800 studios in Amsterdam Zuidas, 200 studios in Leiden prioritized for 18-21 year olds
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universidad de GranadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial university residence partnership. Students from Universidad de Granada receive priority access and dedicated support services. Joint marketing and referral programs.
• UVA (University of Amsterdam)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with University of Amsterdam for student housing referrals and campus integration.
• VU AmsterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with VU Amsterdam for student housing referrals and campus integration.
• ESICminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ESIC business school for student housing referrals.
• Amsterdam Fashion AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for student referrals from Amsterdam Fashion Academy.
• CIEEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExchange program partnership for international student housing.
• CodamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Codam coding bootcamp for student referrals.
• Northumbria University (Amsterdam Campus)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for student housing referrals from Northumbria University's Amsterdam campus.
• On CampusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudent housing agency partner for accommodation distribution.
• The Class FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in The Class Foundation for student living innovation network.
• DO EAT!coreTechnology or IntegrationOn-site restaurant partner at Madrid Pozuelo and Granada locations. Provides meal plan services with app integration for ticket management. Includes half-board and full-board options.
• TiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Tio educational institution for student referrals.
• I am expatminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing partnership targeting expat students in the Netherlands.
• ISN (International Student Network)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational student network partnership for marketing and referrals.
• ICEFminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational education consultant partnership for student housing referrals.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• CRM Students: UK and Ireland-based student accommodation operator offering premium PBSA in cities like Edinburgh, Manchester, and Dublin. Comparable given similar premium positioning and amenity-led offering, though primarily serving UK and Irish university cities.
• Hello Student: European student housing operator offering fully furnished studios and shared apartments across multiple countries including Spain, Portugal, Germany, and the UK. Comparable as a pan-European PBSA operator with similar amenity-driven, all-inclusive pricing model and presence in Granada and Madrid markets.
• The Social Hub: Formerly The Student Hotel, The Social Hub operates premium hybrid hotel-co-living-student accommodation across European cities including Amsterdam, Madrid, and other university hubs. Closest comparable to Student Experience given its premium positioning, amenity-led model, multi-city European footprint, and direct overlap in Amsterdam and Madrid markets.
• DUWO: One of the largest Dutch student housing providers, operating thousands of rooms primarily in the Randstad region including Amsterdam and Leiden. Directly comparable given overlap in Amsterdam and Leiden student markets, though DUWO is a non-profit with more traditional offerings versus Student Experience's premium model.
• Yugo: Global purpose-built student accommodation operator with a presence across the US, UK, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Comparable given its premium student housing positioning, technology-enabled resident experience platform, and European market focus.
• SSH (Stichting Studenten Huisvesting): Major Dutch student housing operator serving university cities across the Netherlands including Amsterdam and Leiden. Comparable as a Dutch-focused student housing provider serving the same core markets, though primarily targets affordable segments rather than premium furnished studios.

Regional players

• iQ Student Accommodation: Major UK-focused student housing provider owned by Blackstone, operating tens of thousands of beds across British university cities. Comparable as a large-scale PBSA operator but geographically focused on the UK rather than continental Europe.
• Vesteda Residential Fund: Dutch institutional residential real estate investor operating tens of thousands of mid-rental homes in the Netherlands. Comparable as a Dutch real estate operator serving similar urban Dutch markets, but focused on broader mid-rental residential rather than specifically student housing.
• Unite Students: UK-listed leading operator of purpose-built student accommodation serving university cities across the United Kingdom. Comparable in business model and scale but primarily UK-focused with limited overlap in Student Experience's Dutch and Spanish markets.

Broad incumbents

• Greystar Real Estate Partners: Global leader in rental housing operating hundreds of thousands of beds across student, multifamily, and senior living segments worldwide. Comparable as a dominant, well-capitalized incumbent entering European PBSA markets where Student Experience operates, though much broader in scope and scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCYZtYe3gXjNIN7NLcE68dLQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/StudentExperienceGlobal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/student-experience
• Instagraminstagram.com/studentexperience.nl
• TikToktiktok.com/@studentexperience
• Pinterestnl.pinterest.com/studentexperience

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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