Student kot in Hasselt
Limburg Province, UHasselt, chill vibe.
Renting a kot in Hasselt, step-by-step
Finding a kot in Hasselt means joining the provincial capital of Limburg, a Flemish garden city experiencing growing student numbers. With UHasselt, UCLL and PXL Hogeschool, Hasselt welcomes around 18,000 students. The city is renowned for premium shopping (the Grote Markt, Kapermolenpark), gastronomy (Hasselt has more Michelin stars per km² than Gand), and cultural identity around genever (Jenever Museum). The median rent for a kot in Hasselt is €400/month including utilities. The city is 30 min by train from Louvain, 50 min from Bruxelles, and directly connected to Germany (Aix-la-Chapelle in 1 hour) and the Netherlands (Maastricht in 30 min).
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Questions about housing in Hasselt
What is the average price of a kot in Hasselt? +
The median rent in Hasselt is €400/month including utilities in 2026. Kots in Diepenbeek (around the UHasselt campus) start at €350. The center ranges between €400 and €520. New studios go up to €600. Hasselt is 10% cheaper than Gand or Louvain.
Where should I live to study at UHasselt? +
UHasselt's main campus is in Diepenbeek (neighboring municipality, 6 km away). Two options: stay in Diepenbeek (university residence or private kot, quiet, 15 min by bike to the city) or stay in central Hasselt (lively, campus bus every 10 min, 15 min journey). Most students choose the center for nightlife.
Where can students go out in Hasselt? +
Demerstraat and Maastrichterstraat concentrate student bars. TRIX (Anvers) and Bagagehal (Hasselt) for concerts. The Hasselt tradition of genever leads to Jeneverfeesten in October — a very festive urban festival. For clubs: Versuz (Hasselt) is a regional institution.
Is Hasselt well connected? +
Yes — Hasselt is well connected: Bruxelles in 1 hour by direct train, Louvain in 30 min, Anvers in 50 min via Malines. Liège airport (cargo) and Maastricht airport 30 min by car. Hasselt train station is 5 min walk from the center. Flanders Limburg is very well served by De Lijn buses.