Accommodation
It may take a little extra effort to find student accommodation in Stockholm. Here you will find some tips to help you along the way.
Finding student housing in Stockholm can be rather challenging, especially in the beginning of the autumn semester. You should start your search as soon as possible and we suggest that you register on the Stockholm Student Housing Foundation (SSSB) housing queue, link below, as soon as possible to start your queing time.
Student Housing websites
Here is a selection of websites with housing advertisements. You may have to pay a small fee to be able to access the information.
Stockholm Student Housing Foundation (SSSB) is the largest student accommodation landlord in Stockholm. You should register on their housing queue list as soon as possible, since the waiting time is long. They do have last minute deals, which are posted on first come-first serve basis. You will need to visit this website every few hours to have a chance on those deals.
Stockholm Rental Agency (Bostadsförmedlingen)
Akademisk kvart is a website containing private housing advertisements aimed at researchers and students. It is a joint effort from the Universities and Student Unions in Stockholm and the city of Stockholm to try to help both Swedish and International students with housing.
Campus Roslagen is located near Norrtälje and here they rent out apartments to students and researchers. It takes 50 minutes to travel from SEDU to Campus Roslagen.
How to get to SEDU with public transport
Stockholm has really good public transportation. Visit sl.se to plan your journey and see your travel time to the university.
Please consider accommodation in areas with good public transport, rather than just looking at places nearby.
The second hand rental market in Stockholm
Many people in Stockholm rely on second hand renting. Renting second hand can be a great way to find accommodation quickly, but it can also be a challenge to find something affordable, safe and lasting. Unfortunately, there are people who try to make a profit from the situation by creating false housing ads. Never pay anything in advance if the person cannot show the apartment or room in person, and cannot provide you with written proof from the land lord that they are allowed to rent out their apartment or room. We recommend that you only pay in advance if you are using a real estate agency (they usually charge a service fee).
Here is a guide on how to spot a false housing ad How to avoid Fraud - The Ultimate Guide
Temporary housing
If you want to book a room at a hostel while you try to find housing, you can visit hostels.com or hostelworld. Staying at a hostel should only be considered a short term solution (since it is quite pricy) while trying to find long term accommodation. If you prefer to stay in a private home you can try Couchsurfing.
You also might consider this other short-term services: wimdu or homeaway.
Change of address
Please remember to register your new address on The Swedish Tax Agency's website.
Housing benefit
If you need extra support to fund your accommodation, you can
apply for housing benefit from the Swedish Social Insurance Agency (Försäkringskassan).
Accommodation for officer students
As an officer studying and a cadet in the Swedish Armed Forces, you will receive free accommodation during your 3 years on the programme.