Apply for accommodation

The university has a queuing system for rooms. Exchange students in Linköping apply for accommodation when they apply for courses, i.e. before 15 April for the autumn semester and before 15 October for the spring semester. The number of rooms is limited.

A security deposit of SEK 2,700 (for 2008/2009) is required in advance, before you arrive in Sweden. This will be repaid into your bank account in your home country after you leave, on the condition that your room has passed inspection. Repayment can take up to eight weeks after your tenancy agreement has expired.

Applications for accommodation are included with the faculty application forms for exchange studies.

The rooms

Most of the student rooms are "corridor rooms". A corridor room is 20 square metres and includes a private bathroom. There are eight rooms in a corridor sharing a kitchen and a living room. The room is in a student housing area, a 5-10 minute bike ride from the University. The room rent is approximately 2,700 SEK/month.

The room is fully furnished, but pillows, blankets and sheets are not included. Once you have moved in it may be possible to apply for a phone line and Internet connection.

In the shared kitchen you will have your own area of the fridge and freezer. Kitchen utensils are not included, but it might sometimes be possible to borrow from the other students in the corridor.

It is also possible to rent a parking space if you have a car. You can arrange one once you have arrived in Sweden.

Please note that the University cannot offer accommodation with a lower rent than already stated. If you need somewhere with a lower rent or require a two room apartment or your own kitchen, you will need to find your own accommodation.