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Student Housing in Karlskrona
In addition to being a beautiful city with cultural and historical value, Karlskrona offers a variety of activities and opportunities for you as a student. Karlskrona is known for its distinct maritime character with proximity to the water.
As a student city, Karlskrona is constantly developing. Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH) has long been at the forefront as one of Europe’s leading universities in areas such as systems and software engineering and sustainable development. Around 6,000 students annually enrich the student life that is often described as familiar, inclusive and present.
Student Apartment in Karlskrona
Demand for student apartments in Karlskrona varies, but by joining the queue with SBS you have a greater opportunity to find modern and functional accommodation. Our apartments are compact, well-thought-out and suitable for students who want to live close to daily services and public transport. SBS focuses on creating housing that provides security and good conditions for studies.
What is student life like in Karlskrona?
Karlskrona gives you as a student good opportunities to live an active and social life in a pleasant and familiar city. The student union often organizes various activities and events for students. For example, Student Pub Villan is a big favorite and every year the Campus Festival is also organized, which offers a unique festival experience. There are also plenty of opportunities for physical activity or other leisure activities. Don’t miss the Naval Museum which showcases Karlskrona’s history as a naval city. Shopping opportunities are good with five different malls and shopping centers spread around the city.
You can easily get around by bike to different parts of the city, while buses and trains make it possible to travel further. Ronneby is only 30 minutes away by bus and you can easily reach Karlshamn, Kristianstad or Malmö by train. The archipelago traffic makes it convenient to explore Karlskrona’s lovely archipelago, and on top of that there are daily boat trips to Gdynia in Poland.
How do I apply for student housing in Karlskrona?
Our student apartments in Karlskrona are allocated through our housing queue. To apply for student housing, the following applies:
The first thing you need to do is register an account – it’s completely free. You don’t need to be a student to collect points, and you can start collecting queue points from the age of 13, so don’t wait!
From the date you register, you start collecting queue points per day. The more points you have, the greater the chance of being offered student housing. How many points you need varies depending on the demand for each apartment and location. It’s therefore always good to collect as many points as possible. Usually, the person with the most points is offered the accommodation.
It’s now time to create a complete profile with the information and certificates required to express interest in your future student housing!
Your complete profile consists of:
- Contact information
- Student certificate with decision document from CSN
- Consent for free registry extract
Now you’re ready to apply for student housing!
When you’ve found the perfect student housing you want to apply for, it’s time to submit an expression of interest! When you’ve expressed your interest, you’re included in the selection of potential tenants who may be offered student housing.
We respond quickly – so you don’t have to wait in uncertainty
We know how important it is to get a quick response when you’re looking for housing. That’s why we always strive to get back to you within 1-3 working days. Sometimes – especially at the start of the semester when many people are applying at the same time – it can take a little longer. We do our best to give you a quick and clear answer so that you can focus on what’s most important: your studies.
If you have the most queue points among those who have expressed interest in a student housing you’ve applied for and meet other criteria, you will now receive a rental offer sent via email. Click on the link to respond to the offer or log in to the housing queue and look under “Your expressions of interest”.
It’s now time to sign the rental contract for your future student housing – congratulations! Upon signing, you will receive a rental contract sent from us. You will have access to your student housing according to the date specified in the contract. Make sure to keep track of what’s stated in your contract, read more on moving in for more information.
Do you have more questions? Feel free to contact us!
Do you have other questions about what the process looks like? Read our application guide for more information about the application process. For more information about how the housing queue works in Karlskrona, visit our detailed page about Housing Queue Karlskrona.