REPORT

Our Impact Report

Country Highlights

Explore the Country Highlights section to discover key facts and notable aspects that highlight each country's unique situation

Respondents by countries:

Finland

711

Netherlands

741

Denmark

416

Sweden

534

Ireland

616

Austria

972

Spain

2,703

Italy

372

Germany

752

Iceland

293

United Kingdom

4,819

Belgium

178

Poland

212

Portugal

128

France

315

Other

397

Finland

711

Netherlands

741

Denmark

416

Sweden

534

Ireland

616

Austria

972

Spain

2,703

Italy

372

Germany

752

Iceland

293

United Kingdom

4,819

Belgium

178

Poland

212

Portugal

128

France

315

Other

397

At the Country Level

The research at the country level suggests some powerful findings about accommodation types, services and facilities which have the most positive impact on students.

The findings from Spain, Portugal and the Netherlands are of particular interest as these countries report the most positive impact of living environment on well-being.

The countries where mental health was reported as the best are Germany, Austria and Italy. The countries where respondents felt the greatest impact from their living environment are Spain, the Netherlands and Portugal.

Spain, the Netherlands and Portugal are also the countries where respondents were most likely to recommend their accommodation

Country highlights

Explore country snapshots across Europe. For more in-depth reporting, visit our interactive open-source dashboard

Convening Europe’s Student Living Ecosystem

Since it began, the Class Conference has grown into the leading pan-European ecosystem for student living, bringing together senior decision-makers from across the sector to address shared challenges and shape collective ambition.

Each year, senior representatives from approximately 250 companies and organisations convene, spanning:

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Operators

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Universities

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Investors

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Technology providers

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Policymakers

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Urban innovation leaders

Together, these stakeholders influence millions of student beds across Europe, making the Conference a critical platform for alignment, exchange, and action.

Why this matters

By convening the full ecosystem in one place, The Class Conference enables:

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Cross-sector alignment on the most urgent challenges facing PBSA and higher education

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Actionable insights that inform real strategic and investment decisions

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New connections, partnerships, and initiatives that are sparked and sustained year after year

The Conference has become more than an annual event it is a space where the sector comes together to listen, challenge, and move forward collectively.

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Join us on our journey

Interested in getting involved or curious to learn more? Please contact our Research Manager, Arunima Dey at arunima@theclassfoundation.com

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