Accommodation for tuition fee-paying students in Umeå

SLU student housing in Umeå

SLU’s student housing comprises 16 accommodation sites across the city. All accommodation consists of shared student housing. Each student has a private room with a private bathroom and shares a kitchen with other residents. All rooms are 20 m². The monthly rent is listed under each property.

View a map showing the location of the campus accommodation.

Stipendiegränd 8B and 12B

• Number of rooms per corridor: —

• Furnished: Yes

• Shared kitchen: Yes

• Private bathroom: Yes

• Area: 20 m²

• Rent: SEK 3,400–3,700 per month, 10 months (2023)

Short description of the corridor

The properties have recently been refurbished and are located within walking distance of the university. The city centre is easily reached by bike or bus.

Pedagoggränd 7B, 9A and 9B

• Number of rooms per corridor: —

• Furnished: Yes

• Shared kitchen: Yes

• Private bathroom: Yes

• Area: 20 m²

• Rent: SEK 3,600–3,900 per month, 10 months (2023)

Short description of the corridor

Located within walking distance of the university. The city centre is easily reached by bike or bus.

Fysikgränd 1C, 1B, 13A, 19C, 21C, 29B and 31B

• Number of rooms per corridor: —

• Furnished: Yes

• Shared kitchen: Yes

• Private bathroom: Yes

• Area: 20 m²

• Rent: SEK 3,600–4,000 per month, 10 months (2023)

Short description of the corridor

These properties were recently refurbished and are within walking distance of the university. The city centre is easily reached by bike or bus.

Mariehemsvägen 15E and 17A

• Number of student rooms in the corridor: —

• Furnished: Yes

• Shared kitchen: Yes

• Private bathroom: Yes

• Area: 20 m²

• Rent per month: SEK 3,400–3,600 per month, 10 months (2023)

Short description of the corridor

This accommodation is a 30-minute walk from the university. Travelling by bike is a good way to get around.

Notice period and termination of contract

SLU student housing has a two-month notice period, which is shorter than many other housing providers. Please respect this when terminating your accommodation contract. All contract terminations must be made in writing.

Rental period and summer months

Most of our accommodation is rented for ten months, meaning tenants only pay rent for nine months of the year. June, July, and August are excluded, provided you continue to live in our accommodation and study at SLU for the following autumn semester.

Eligibility and occupancy rules

All accommodation is intended only for people with a connection to SLU Alnarp. Please note that staying more than one person in a single room is strictly prohibited and may result in eviction.

What is included in the accommodation

Rent usually includes:

• Internet (please note that Wi-Fi is not provided; you need your own router)
• Heating, water, electricity, and waste collection
• Furniture in the room: bed (90×200 cm), duvet (150×200 cm), pillow (50×60 cm), desk, chair, wardrobe, bookcase, and fire alarm
• Access to laundry facilities

You are welcome to bring smaller items of furniture, such as bedside tables. However, the existing furniture in the room cannot be removed, as the room is rented with all existing furniture.

As a resident, you are responsible for keeping your room, its furniture, and the common areas clean and tidy.

What is not included in the accommodation

The following are usually not provided:

• TV, telephone line, and insurance
• Bed sheets, washing powder, detergents, dishcloths, and other personal items

Housing waiting list and guarantee

All students who wish to live in SLU accommodation must register on the housing waiting list. This includes students with a guaranteed place, as the guarantee is only valid for those on the waiting list. Students wishing to use the guarantee must register before 1 May.

The following groups are guaranteed accommodation:

• Fee-paying students
• SLU scholarship holders
• Swedish Institute scholarship holders

Register for the waiting list    

Register for the waiting list by filling in the application form.

When you register, you will not receive an automatic confirmation email. The website will instead display the following message:

“Thank you for your registration. If you have any questions, contact housing@slu.se.”

First name

Last name

Date of birth

Email address

Phone number

Studying at

Alnarp

Umeå

Uppsala

Student category:

Fee paying master student (non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens)

Fee paying bachelor student (non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens)

Exchange/internship student at a partner university that has an exchange agreement with SLU

PhD students/PostDocs/Guest lecturers/Guest researchers that are not employed by SLU

Study programme:

Year of admission

Preferred accommodation start date

Preferred accommodation end date

Accommodation preferences (e.g. room type, rent level, corridor size, pet allowance)

Personal data processing

Any personal data you provide in this form will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).  

We collect this information to be able to manage your application. Consent is the legal basis for collecting this data. *You may withdraw your consent to processing personal data at any time. Do this by contacting housing@slu.se.* Please contact housing@slu.se if you have any questions about personal data processing.

SLU processes and stores your personal data in accordance with the Swedish Archives Act and the Swedish Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act. Visit www.slu.se/personal-data to read more about how SLU processes your personal data and your rights.

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