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Student Housing in Malmö
Welcome to study in charming and versatile Malmö! As a student here, you’ll find a vibrant bar scene, lovely parks and green areas. Not to mention a wide range of activities and a rich cultural life. Take a trip up the Turning Torso or hang out on the beach in Ribersborg, visit a museum or have a coffee at a cozy café. If that’s not enough, Copenhagen is only a short train ride away. Well-planned public transport makes it easy to get around the city, which is also very bike-friendly.
Malmö is growing rapidly and has been one of the fastest-growing cities in Sweden in recent years. With this, opportunities for you as a student have also increased, with more possibilities for activities, social contexts, part-time jobs, and career opportunities.
Student Apartment in Malmö
In Malmö, the demand for student apartments is high, but by registering in SBS’s housing queue, you get better conditions to find a place to live. We offer practical apartments with efficiently used spaces that are well-suited for studies and relaxation. Many students choose a compact apartment with their own kitchen to live independently while still being close to city life, public transport, and everyday services.
What’s student life like in Malmö?
Malmö’s student life has a good mix of familiar student atmosphere and big city pulse. You can easily get involved in student union life or seek entertainment and connections outside of the universities’ initiatives – the choice is yours! There’s a lot to discover with a wealth of student-friendly activities. Many museums have free admission and you’ll find student discounts here and there. Every year, the popular Malmö Festival is organized where you get a chance to see world-class artists, attend various events, and try food from all corners of the world. A world-class falafel is never far away in this charming city.
Malmö is located in Southwest Skåne, neighboring the continent. With the Öresund train, you can reach Copenhagen in just over 30 minutes to the west, or north all the way to Gothenburg. Skånetrafiken operates throughout the county and Malmö city. As a student, you get a 25% discount on commuter passes with a valid student ID from Mecenat, WeStudents, or Studentkortet. Malmö is a very bike-friendly city with most things within cycling distance.
How do I apply for student housing in Malmö?
Our housing in Malmö is allocated through our housing queue and Boplats Syd. To apply for housing through our housing queue, 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 how the process works? Read our application guide for more information about the application process. For more information on how the housing queue works in Malmö, visit our detailed page on Housing Queue Malmö.