Housing for international students
Stockholm University rents and manages furnished rooms and apartments which are owned by other landlords in Stockholm. These are available to international students at Stockholm University.
Please note however that exchange students from partner universities and non-European master students that have received a specific scholarship via the Stockholm University Scholarship Scheme are prioritized.
Apply for accommodation exchange students
All admitted exchange students will receive information via email on how to apply for accommodation through the Housing Office. Please read more about the process and who is eligible.
Apply for accommodation other international students
All international students are eligible to apply for accommodation, however exchange students and international master students with the scholarship Stockholm University Scholarship Scheme are prioritized. Please read more about the process below.
Finding accommodation in Stockholm
Stockholm University has a limited amount of housing, and therefore we cannot offer accommodation to all international students that have applied. For those that we cannot offer housing, please see advice below on how to find housing on the private market.
For tenants
Housing areas
Fjällis (Fjällräven)
Fjällis accommodation area is located on Lidingö. Here we rent a total of 89 apartments that are available to exchange students, international master students, PhD students and guest researchers at Stockholm University.
Read more about Fjällis (Fjällräven)
Idun
Idun accommodation area is located in Vasastan close to the city center. Here we rent a total of 84 studios that are available to both exchange students and international master students.
Kungshamra
Kungshamra accommodation area is located a short bus ride north of Stockholm University Campus Frescati. Here we rent a total of 86 corridor rooms that are available to exchange students at Stockholm University.
Kurland
Kurland accommodation area is located in the city center. Here we rent a total of 18 corridor rooms that are available to exchange students, international master students, PhD students and guest researchers at Stockholm University.
Kräftriket (Hovbeslag)
Hovbeslag accommodation area is located within walking distance from Stockholm University Campus Frescati. Here we rent a total of 14 apartments that are available to both exchange students, PhD students and guest researchers at Stockholm University.
Read more about Kräftriket (Hovbeslag)
Lappis (Lappkärrsberget)
Lappis accommodation area is located within walking distance from Stockholm University Campus Frescati. Here we rent a total of 266 corridor rooms that are available to exchange students at Stockholm University.
Read more about Lappis (Lappkärrsberget)
Nora Torg
Nora Torg accommodation area is located in the northern part of the city, close to Mörby Centrum and not far from Stockholm University. Here we rent 28 studio apartments that are available to international students and researchers at Stockholm University.
FAQ and contact
Last updated: August 12, 2020
Source: Property Management Office