GÄVLE
Student Accommodation
There is a lot to think about as a prospective student. For some, it means a whole new life in a whole new country. An important issue for most people is housing and you need to apply for accommodation yourself. It is a good idea to start looking for accommodation as early as possible, and it is a good idea to join a housing queue. The University of Gävle does not provide any student accommodation.
Student Accommodation in Gävle
Here you will find information on how to apply for student accommodation and what to do if you need to use Gävle municipality's housing guarantee for students.
You need a home insurance
The housing companies require you to have home insurance when renting from them. Without home insurance, an accident that occurs will cost you a great amount of money. For example, a water leak or fire could start in a neighbor’s apartment and spread to you resulting in major damage and great costs. It is also good to know that most housing companies have 1–3 months’ notice period, why it is important that you look up what applies before signing the contract.
The Student Accommodation Portal "Studentbostad Gävle"
The student accommodation portal "Studentbostad Gävle" is a marketing site for private individuals and housing companies. In the portal you will find accommodation that private individuals or other organizations are renting. The student accommodation portal does not use a queue; it is first come, first served. In the portal you will also find important information and tips that make it easier for you to find student accommodation.
Option 1: Student Accommodation via Gavlegårdarna
Gavlegårdarna is the municipal housing company and as a student you have several choices when it comes to accommodation. Most homes are within walking or cycling distance of the city center and the university. There is a developed bus network with buses running regularly between the different neighborhoods. To apply for a student apartment at Gavlegårdarna you must have a Swedish civic registration number.
Option 2: Student Accommodation via Gävle Studentbostäder
Gävle Studentbostäder offers newly built student apartments 200 meters from the University. The apartments have fully equipped kitchens with a full-size freezer and their own fully tiled bathroom.
No Swedish civic registration number or Resident Permit is required when applying for the accommodation.
Option 3: Student Accommodation via K2A Studenthus
K2A Studenthus offers newly built student apartments. The apartments are located on campus. They are not furnished but have fully equipped kitchens and their own washing machine with dryer.
No Swedish civic registration number or Resident Permit is required when applying for the accommodation.
Visit the University of Gävle
The University of Gävle has about 19,000 students and offers around sixty-degree programs and postgraduate programs, 330 freestanding courses in the humanities, social and natural sciences and technology.
The university is beautifully located next to the Gavleån river and the park Boulogner forest, a couple of kilometers from the city center. With all the programs gathered in one place, there is a close relationship between students, teachers and researchers. A university with regional roots and a network of contacts all over the world. The university is part of EU GREEN, a European university alliance with nine higher education institutions in nine European countries: Sweden, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania and Spain. It has other international agreements with over 80 partner institutions.
The University of Gävle wants to make a difference and contribute to change in society. We do this together with others, both through our education and our research that focuses on societal challenges.
The Municipality of Gävle can help you
If you have trouble finding student accommodation on your own, the Municipality of Gävle guarantees students at University of Gävle student accommodation provided that you meet certain requirements. The guarantee is for students that move to Gävle to study at least 15 credits per semester.
It is important that you actively look for accommodation on your own, as the housing guarantee for students is only activated when the student apartments in the regular housing stock are exhausted. You can then invoke the guarantee by filling in a form on Gävle Municipality's website.
The guarantee means that you will receive an offer of accommodation no later than 14 days after the start of the semester. The guarantee does not necessarily mean that Gävle municipality arranges an apartment or a student room, they may also have to arrange other types of accommodation. If you decline the offer, you will no longer be covered by the guarantee.
Further information will be sent out from the international office University of Gävle