What?

Throughout the summer months Brik guides you along her available student rooms for next academic year (2023-2024). Join one of our Kottours across various neighbourhoods in Brussels and sign the lease for the room of your choice the very same day.   

When?

  • Saturday 1st of July 2023

  • On weekdays from Tuesday 4 July 2023 on. 

  • Joining a Kottour is only possible after registering (see steps below).
    Can’t make it for one of the Kottours? Register for an online Kottour to book a room remotely.

Where?

The tours start at the meeting point. (See confirmation email that you’ll receive after registering.  

Attention: The tours start on time. Our guides don’t wait.  

What to bring?

  • Your ID card or passport

  • You student card or a (preliminary) proof of enrolment.

  • Your debit or credit card

Step 1 – Our rooms

Choose which Kottours suit you: close to your campus or nearby friends, in a vibrant neighbourhood or rather a residential part of town.

You can already explore the Brikhouses and rooms online: from Monday 19 June 2023 you can see which rooms are available* for next academic year on mykot.be.

(*available rooms subject to changes) 

Tour | VLAAMSESTEENWEG

Downtown Brussels, with many bars and restaurants nearby.

  1. Vlaamsesteenweg 61 (meeting point)
  2. Vlaamsesteenweg 87

Tour | NIEUWSTRAAT

In and around Brussels main shopping district, with much more to do than shopping only.   

  1. Duivenkotstraat 3 (meeting point)
  2. Nieuwbrug 47

Tour | BLOEMENHOF

Ridiculously close to campus and recently elected as Brussels Nicest Neigbourhood.

  1. Washuisstraat 4 (meeting point)
  2. Anderlechtsesteenweg 96

Tour | KANAAL

The Canal District in full development. A stone’s throw away of the fashionable Dansaertstraat, and a brand new park just across the street.  

Tour | ELSENE – HOSPITAALWIJK

Within walking distance from VUB ánd the lovely ponds of Elsene.

Tour | SPAARSTRAAT

A great student house to get to know new people and Brussels.

Tour | ZAVELPUT

A residential quarter next to the Brik Open House, with the the Botanique park as an oasis nearby.

Tour | WOLVENGRACHT

Just behind the Munt square, and within walking distance of Brussels central Station.  

Tour | PROJECT OASIS (JETTE)

Oasis is a combined social housing project that aspires to reach a wider social mix. For students with a social commitment.

  1. Wemmelsesteenweg 229

Tour | ONLINE KOTTOURS

Can’t be physically present on a Kottour? No problem, we are also happy to show you around online!

Step 2 – Map your visit and register for the Kottours

Registration is possible from 17h on June 19, 2023 and is mandatory to participate.

Step 3 – Join the Kottours – what to expect?

  • The tours start right on time at the meeting point.  
  • A guide will take you along the available rooms in a certain neighbourhood.
    You will receive a list with the specifications of each available room (rent, surface, shared facilities…) 
  • Found you room? Call the number that will be communicated to lock it. The reservation lasts for 2 hours.  
  • We try to give everyone a fair chance to obtain a room. Kottour participants have priority when booking a room.  

Step 4 – Meet us in our office

Found a suitable room during the Kottours? Head over to the Brik office lock this room for you and arrange the paperwork. Our office: Zavelput 20 – 1000 Brussels.  

  • You ID card or passport

  • Your student card or any proof of enrolment

    Important: The Brik rooms are reserved for students enrolled of these partner schools: VUB, EhB, Odisee, LUCA & KU Leuven – campuses in Brussels).

In our office, we’ll make a copy of these documents and ask you to fill out your contact details.

Step 5 – Sign the lease

  • Signing is done entirely digitally. Follow the instructions in our email to electronically sign the lease agreement within the specified deadline.
  • If you are a minor, you also need the signature of one of your parents or guardians to sign a rental contract.
  • The deposit should be transferred within 5 days. The deposit amounts to 500 – 750 EUR per student, depending on the type of room/studio.

Any other question? Please contact Brik.

We start renting out rooms on 1 July 2023. We won’t accept any reservations in advance.