Stockholm university

Housing for international students

Stockholm University offers a limited number of accommodation options for eligible international students. These include private rooms with shared facilities as well as family apartments. All housing is located in or near central Stockholm.

As the number of available accommodation is limited, it is important to look for other housing options as early as possible.

 

What’s included

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.

The listed rent applies to the academic year 2024/2025 and is per semester.

Albano

Albano. Photo: Housing Office

Albano offers studio apartments (134), one-bedroom apartments (12), and two-bedroom apartments (4).
Rent per semester:
Small studio: SEK 44,500–47,750
Large studio: SEK 59,250–61,000
One-bedroom: SEK 70,750–82,250
Two-bedroom: SEK 86,500–89,250

More photos and details about Albano

Kungshamra

Kungshamra. Photo: Housing Office

This area offers 40 single rooms with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities.
Rent per semester: SEK 24,000–28,450

More photos and details about Kungshamra

Lappis (Lappkärrsberget)

Lappis. Photo: Housing Office

Lappis has around 300 single rooms with shared facilities.
Rent per semester: SEK 24,000–31,000

More photos and details about Lappis

Nora torg

Nora torg. Photo: Housing Office

This location offers 28 studio apartments.
Rent per semester: SEK 41,800–43,550

More photos and details about Nora torg

Remus

Accommodation options include shared apartments and studios of various sizes.
Rent per semester:
Shared apartment: SEK 34,500–35,500
Small studio: SEK 35,500
Standard studio: SEK 39,000
Large studio: SEK 45,500
One-bedroom: SEK 62,500–64,500
Two-bedroom: SEK 80,000

More details about Remus

Solna

Solna. Photo: Housing Office

Solna offers 20 studio apartments.
Rent per semester: SEK 31,500

More photos and details about Solna

 

Who can apply

Only certain international students are eligible for university-arranged accommodation, based on national regulations.

Accommodation may be offered to

  • exchange students studying for at least one semester
  • tuition fee-paying students studying for at least one semester
  • students with a Stockholm University Scholarship or a Swedish Institute Scholarship, studying for at least one semester.

Accommodation for visiting researchers and doctoral students

 

Important dates and rental conditions

  • Application timing: The timing of your application within the application window does not affect your chances.
  • Late applications: Only considered if accommodation is still available.
  • Rent and dates: Rent is charged for the full contract period. Fixed arrival and departure dates apply.

Spring semester 2026 

Opens: 15 October 2025 at 12:00 (CET)

Closes: 29 October 2025 at 12:00 (CET)

Autumn semester 2025: 23 August–16 January 2026

Spring semester 2026: 18 January–8 June 2026
 

Rent is paid in two instalments each semester:

  • First instalment: Paid when you sign the Agreement to confirm your booking. This covers 20 percent of the semester’s rent and your deposit.
  • Second instalment: Due one month after the start date of your Agreement. This covers the remaining 80 percent of the rent.

If you’re staying for the summer, the full summer rent must be paid in advance.

All payments are made by card via your Accommodation Account. If you have any issues with payment, please contact the Housing Office before the due date to avoid late fees.

 

Apply for accommodation

The application process differs depending on your student category. Follow the instructions that apply to you.

Read about how to apply for housing, what you need to include in your application, and how to accept an offer.

Housing application – tuition fee-paying students

 

Living in student accommodation

Find practical information about what to do when you arrive, what to expect while living in student housing, and how to prepare when moving out.

Arrival information – key collection, check-in procedures and what to bring

Living in student accommodation – 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.

Find housing in Stockholm

 

Contact

Questions about student accommodation? Contact the Housing Office.

Email: housingoffice@su.se

 

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