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Housing for international students

This page is for international students who are exchange students, fee-paying students or scholarship holders. If you’re studying for at least one semester, you may be eligible to apply for housing.

University housing includes a range of furnished options, from private rooms with shared facilities to family apartments, all located in or near central Stockholm.

 

Who is eligible to apply

Only certain international students are eligible for university housing, based on a government regulation. 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
  • exchange doctoral students staying for at least one semester.

Please note: If you are an exchange doctoral student, you will find tailored information on a separate page:
Accommodation for researchers and doctoral students

 

How to apply and important dates

Application period for spring semester 2026

Opens: 15 October 2025 at 12.00 noon (Central European Time)
Closes: 29 October 2025 at 12.00 noon (Central European Time)

Rental period for spring semester 2026

Sunday 18 January 2026–Monday 8 June 2026

How to apply

The application process differs depending on which student group you belong to.

Housing application – exchange students

Housing application for tuition fee-paying students and scholarship holders

 

Explore housing locations and rent

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

 

What to expect in student housing

Find out everything you need to know — from keys and kitchens to laundry and local rules.

General information for tenants

 

If you don’t get a housing offer

Please note that housing is not guaranteed. If you are not offered accommodation, we recommend checking our tips for finding housing on your own.

If you're searching on your own, you’ll find useful tips, links, and advice to help you find accommodation in Stockholm.

Finding housing on your own

 

Contact

If you have questions regarding accommodation, please send an e-mail to: housingoffice@su.se

 

Last updated: June 24, 2025

Source: Property Management Office

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