Accommodation for visiting researchers and doctoral students
Stockholm University offers a limited number of furnished apartments and rooms for international researchers and doctoral students. This page explains how to apply and what you need to know before moving in.
As the number of university accommodations is limited, it’s important that you also look for housing on your own. This page also includes information on how to search for housing in Stockholm.
Who can apply
You are eligible to apply if all of the following apply:
- You are an international visiting researcher or doctoral student.
- You are affiliated with a department at Stockholm University.
- You are staying for at least three months.
- You are conducting research at 50 percent of full-time or more.
Staying with your spouse or family
You are welcome to stay with your spouse or family in any researcher housing that is not marked as shared in the preference selection list.
Please include information about your spouse or family members in your application.
Explore accommodation areas
All accommodation areas listed here are managed by the Housing Office at Stockholm University. All rooms are furnished. You can compare areas, rent levels and what’s included on each area page before you apply.
Photos and details
Docentbacken
Studio apartments: SEK 6,600–9,050
One-bedroom apartment with living room: SEK 9,500–13,250
Photos and details about Docentbacken
Elevhemmet
Apartments with shared bathroom and kitchen: SEK 8,150–8,550
Photos and details about Elevhemmet
Finnstugan
One-bedroom apartment with combined kitchen and living room: SEK 12,100
Galatea
Family friendly apartment with two separate bedrooms, living room: SEK 12,700
Grindstugan
Two apartments with one separate bedroom, living room: SEK 14,950
Photos and details about Grindstugan
Hovbeslag
Room in a shared apartment: SEK 7,250–8,500
Studio: SEK 9,000–9,600
Large studio: SEK 11,200
One-bedroom apartment with separate kitchen: SEK 12,800–13,900
Two-bedroom apartment with separate kitchen: SEK 17,000
Photos and details about Hovbeslag
Konsulentvillan
Private bedroom with shared bathrooms and kitchen: SEK 6,250–10,850
Photos and details about Konsulentvillan
Sergelhuset
Studio apartments: SEK 12,600–13,100
One-bedroom apartment with combined kitchen and living room: SEK 17,450–17,650
Photos and details about Sergelhuset
Svarta villan
Family friendly two-bedroom apartments. Two of the apartments have separate living room: SEK 12,200–14,600
Trädgårdsvillan
Private bedroom with shared bathrooms and kitchen: SEK 6,600–9,950
Apply for accommodation
To apply, fill in the application form and include
- your personal details
- at least five housing preferences
- a signed Certificate for accommodation (template below)
- a valid photo ID.
Your application will be placed in the housing queue once all required documents are submitted. Accommodation is offered based on availability.
Certificate for accommodation (115 Kb)
Living in university accommodation
Find practical information about how to prepare for your arrival, what to expect while living in your accommodation, and what to do before you move out.
Arrival information – key collection, check-in procedures and what to bring
Living in accommodation for researchers – practical matters during your stay
Departure information – cleaning and key return
Find housing in Stockholm
If you do not receive an offer or prefer to arrange housing yourself, there are many other options in Stockholm.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding accommodation, please send an e-mail to the Housing Office.
Email: housingoffice@su.se
Last updated: July 2, 2025
Source: Property Management Office
