Student Accommodation in Sweden: All the available options

The first point you have to follow in your search for accommodation in Sweden is the Swedish university itself.

Most Swedish universities offer accommodation services for their international students that include guaranteed home care services or give advice on where to find housing on your own.

Therefore if you don’t know how to get student accommodation in Sweden, you have to contact directly your program coordinator or the international student office at Swedish University.

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Student accommodation options

The student accommodation in Sweden divided into 3 main sections:

Student Accommodation
Private Accommodation
Accommodation with Swedish families

Universities’ accommodation

Student accommodation is considered a fun experience giving you the chance to meet with all cultures in one place.

Additionally, most residence halls have 10- 15 single rooms in each corridor.

Unlike the other countries, Student accommodation in Sweden is managed by companies and organizations, not by the university itself. And, is subjected to a waiting list system therefore, it is preferred to apply early to get available accommodation in the university.

For example, steps to apply for student accommodation in Gavle University, and it should be done through this link.

At first, you choose the type of residence,the place, the publishing date as shown in the picture.

After you click on the search button, the results will be appearing through which you choose what you want.

When you click on your choice, the picture of the house will appear with the information as shown in the following picture.

No. 14 refers to the date of moving to the house and the expiry date of application, while No. 15 refers to applications list, and they are 12 applications in the waiting list.

You have to log on the website if you want to submit an application. So you will see a picture with code 17 to confirm your login. Besides, you will see a picture appearing below after logging in and included notifications related to the chosen place.

Important Note: When you apply for student accommodation in the university, you will be asked about the acceptance letter of studying in Swedish university and the residence visa.

Learn more about: How to apply to Swedish universities and also how to obtain student visa in Sweden

Private accommodation: How much is student housing in Sweden?

If you are not able to find suitable housing through your university, the private one is your right choice. Actually, in most Sweden towns, the central housing services are in charge of the management of rental flats. Surely, the rent costs vary from town to another.

Small towns: the monthly rent cost for flat or room ranges between 2000 and 3500 Kronor.
Medium towns: the monthly rent cost for flat or room ranges between 2300 and 4300 Kronor.
Big towns: the monthly rent cost for flat or room ranges between 2500 and 4500 Kronor.

There is a housing office in the university which can give useful advice on where you can find private accommodation close enough to the university you study in.

Important note: Never pay money before you have seen the flat or room and signed a contract. Make sure to see the second party ID who is signing the contract to know if he has the right to rent you this flat or room or not.

Accommodation with Swedish families

This kind of accommodation offers you to rent a room in one of the Swedish families’ homes hosting international students.

You can search through this website accommodation with Swedish families.

Student accommodation in Stockholm

It’s a common situation everywhere that rent in larger cities tends to be higher than in smaller cities. And Stockholm is no exception to this rule.

International students enrolled at Stockholm University can count on a few options in terms of accommodation. In fact, the university rents and manages furnished rooms and apartments that belong to other landlords in Stockholm. And the institution makes these housings available to its international students.

The university’s accommodation in Stockholm available for rent to students include: 84 studios in Idun, 86 corridor rooms in Kungshamra and 18 of them in Kurland, 266 corridor rooms in Lappis, 3 rooms in shared accommodation in Hovbeslag, and 28 studio apartments in Nora Torg.

However, even if they don’t manage to get accommodation, students can always turn to the private market. They can start by checking a few accommodation areas in the vicinity of the university or at a distance that is easily accessible by foot or via a short bus ride.

Get more info on the subject by visiting the website of Stockholm University

Additional tips about student housing and accommodation in Sweden

When finding a place to live in Sweden, it is always better to start by checking the university first. Some of them provide accommodation for their students, some even guarantee a housing for international students, but some don’t. However, most Swedish universities have an accommodation service available for their students.

Moreover, it is always best to apply for accommodation as soon as you receive your university’s acceptation letter. Along with your accommodation application, make sure you pay the fees for reserving an accommodation, especially if you turn to private companies. These student housings may not be furnished, so make sure you check beforehand.

Some of these housing companies in Sweden have a 10-month rental period, meaning that the students don’t pay rent 2 months of the year. Make sure you learn about that before signing your rental contract. When you decide to terminate your lease, you have a notice period, mostly 3 months, but this depends on the company providing you the housing.

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