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Student Housing in Stockholm
Stockholm is not only one of the world’s most beautiful capitals, but it’s also Sweden’s largest student city with plenty of activities and opportunities for those who choose to spend their study period here. There’s something for everyone, with a wealth of options whether you’re looking for leisure activities, social gatherings, part-time jobs, or career opportunities. Don’t let the size intimidate you. Easily accessible public transport makes it simple to get around and discover everything from museums, green spaces, and landmarks, to restaurants and shopping.
The city of islands and opportunities has become one of our most appreciated student cities, continuing to grow in popularity. Here you’ll find many of the country’s leading educational institutions, universities, and colleges. Stockholm allows you as a student to discover yourself and your dreams.
Student Apartment in Stockholm
Finding a student apartment in Stockholm isn’t the easiest, but by joining the housing queue at SBS, you increase your chances. We offer everything from small studios near public transport to modern apartments in newly built residential areas. Many students choose a compact apartment to have their own kitchen and more privacy, while still being close to services, campus, and everyday conveniences. SBS offers functional apartments designed to make student life as easy as possible.
What’s student life like in Stockholm?
There’s no shortage of activities, entertainment, or things to do. The city’s educational institutions actively work on various initiatives for a rich and enjoyable student life with student pubs, events, and the like. Additionally, many museums offer free entry, and if you keep an eye out, there are plenty of student discounts and offers available.
Whether you travel by subway, bus, tram, commuter train, or boat, there’s often an easy way to get from A to B. Daily commuting is a natural part of many Stockholmers’ everyday life. With an SL card, you can travel as a student for a discounted monthly fee on all public transport in Stockholm County. If you prefer cycling, Stockholm has a well-developed network of bike lanes that makes it easy to get around and explore.
How do I apply for student housing in Stockholm?
Our student apartments in Stockholm are allocated through our housing queue and via Stockholm Housing Agency. 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 any other questions about how the process works? Read our application guide for more information about the application process.
If you’re applying for a student apartment through Bostad Stockholm, you first need to register as a housing applicant. It costs 200 SEK per year to be in the housing queue, and you can register from the day you turn 18. You are responsible for searching among the student apartments that are advertised, keep an eye out for those marked as student or student corridor. Most apartments are advertised for a short time, about 2 days. Therefore, check daily and often. On Bostad Stockholm’s website, you’ll find a clear guide that easily takes you through the application process.
For more information on how the housing queue works in Stockholm, visit our detailed page about Housing Queue Stockholm.