Walkway by the water in a city. In the background, modern and older buildings.
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Student accommodation in Umeå

Page reviewed:  20/01/2026

Student accommodation in Umeå – choose the option that suits you

Fee-paying students with accomodation guarantee

Fee-paying Master’s and Bachelor’s students (non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens) are guaranteed housing if admitted in the first admission round. However, they must still submit an application to secure accommodation.

Non-fee paying students (EU/EEA/Swiss citizens)

There are several companies that provide accommodation in Umeå. More information about housing in Umeå can be found on Umeå Municipality’s housing pages.

Exchange/internship students

Students from partner universities with an an exchange agreement with SLU are welcome to apply, however accommodation cannot be guaranteed.

 

PhD students/PostDocs/Guest lecturers/Guest researchers that are not employed by SLU are welcome to apply, however accommodation cannot be guaranteed. 
Read more and register for the waiting list.