Marijkeweg

A new student complex is being built in Wageningen at Marijkeweg 20. The newly constructed building with 350 units has been acquired by DUWO. After completion, the residences will be rented out and managed by DUWO’s local student housing partner in Wageningen: Idealis. Both organizations also collaborated during the construction preparation phase.

The units

The Marijkeweg complex includes 140 self-contained units (with private entrance, kitchen, bathroom, and toilet) and 210 student rooms (non-self-contained units with shared facilities). The self-contained units are 24 m² in size, while the rooms are 18 m².

The large number of rooms in this new development is noteworthy: in recent years, most student buildings consisted solely of self-contained units. However, traditional student rooms are making a comeback due to the strong sense of community they foster—housemates, social atmosphere, and mutual support (especially for first-year students, for example). Both DUWO and Idealis are strong advocates for the return of more shared living spaces.

Facilities

There are two common rooms in the Marijkeweg complex. During the summer, the enclosed courtyard garden is a pleasant place to relax. Additionally, the building includes a laundrette and bicycle storage.

Location

Marijkeweg is ideally situated for students. It’s a ten-minute bike ride to the university and only four minutes to Wageningen’s city center. Nearby amenities include three supermarkets, a pharmacy, several fitness centers, a dentist, a bakery, restaurants, and a theater.

Sustainability

The Marijkeweg complex is gas-free. The building is sustainably heated—and cooled in the summer—thanks to an aquifer thermal energy storage system (ATES). This also ensures low energy costs. Electricity is supplied via solar panels.

Construction

The project was completed in the first half of 2025. The construction was carried out by Plegt-Vos and Ter Steege Bouw Vastgoed.

Contracts and rental prices

The units will be rented out by Idealis under a campus contract, at student-friendly prices: initial rents start at €360 for non-self-contained units and €440 for self-contained units. More detailed rental prices can be found in the listings on ROOM.

How to apply

The student residences are listed on the housing platform ROOM.