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Student Housing in Örebro
Örebro is one of the country’s larger cities and is strategically located with convenient distances to Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Oslo – which has historically made the city a logistics and trade center. Lake Hjälmaren in the east and the Svartån river, which runs through the city, give Örebro a wonderful proximity to water. Örebro Castle is located in the heart of the city center and is a characteristic landmark for a city with a rich history. In the summer, people gather along the quay to view the castle and socialize.
Örebro is a city of opportunities with a wide range of activities. There’s something for everyone whether you’re interested in culture, sports, business, or other pursuits. There are plenty of opportunities for part-time jobs during your study period, and more companies are starting collaborations with the city’s rapidly growing university.
Student Apartments in Örebro
It can take time to find a student apartment in Örebro, but through SBS housing queue, you get better conditions to find accommodation that works throughout your study period. Our apartments are space-efficient and modern, focusing on functionality and comfort. Here you live close to services and good communications that make it easy to combine everyday life and studies.
What’s student life like in Örebro?
Örebro has a thriving student life that offers a wealth of activities and occupations. Örebro University is one of the country’s most expansive institutions of higher education. The city’s students today leave a clear mark on the urban culture, and new initiatives that promote an active and social student life are constantly emerging. The university offers a wide range of programs and courses that attract students from all over the country. In addition to all the activities related to the educational institutions, you can spend time on many other things. There are plenty of opportunities for sports and exercise, museums and landmarks to visit, and not least, beaches to discover. It’s easy to find your place in Örebro together with all the other students.
With public transport, you can easily get around the city by bus. As a student, you get a 20% discount on period tickets by showing a valid student ID and identification. You can easily travel by train to Stockholm, Gothenburg, and other nearby cities. Above all, Örebro is a cycling city with distances that are well-suited for bicycle commuting.
How do I apply for student housing in Örebro?
Our student apartments in Örebro 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.
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