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.
Explore accommodation areas
Albano
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
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Kungshamra
This area offers 40 single rooms with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities.
Rent per semester: SEK 24,000–28,450
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Lappis (Lappkärrsberget)
Lappis has around 300 single rooms with shared facilities.
Rent per semester: SEK 24,000–31,000
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Nora torg
This location offers 28 studio apartments.
Rent per semester: SEK 41,800–43,550
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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
Solna
Solna offers 20 studio apartments.
Rent per semester: SEK 31,500
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.
Application period
Spring semester 2026
Opens: 15 October 2025 at 12:00 (CET)
Closes: 29 October 2025 at 12:00 (CET)
Rental period
Autumn semester 2025: 23 August–16 January 2026
Spring semester 2026: 18 January–8 June 2026
Rent and payment
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.
Application – exchange students
Application – fee-paying students and scholarship holders
Read about how to apply for housing, what you need to include in your application, and how to accept an offer.
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.
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Last updated: July 4, 2025
Source: Property Management Office
