Make your housing search near Umeå University easier with these student-friendly tips.
1. Look for student housing
Generally speaking, it is easier to get accommodation in a corridor (single student room) than for regular apartments. Accommodation in a student corridor is a great way to get to know other students. You will have your own room with shower and toilet, but share kitchen with others. Many of the student rooms include a simple set of furnishing; a bed, a desk and a bookshelf. Living in a student corridor also means you do not have to pay any rent during June and July!
2. Get in the queue – sign up ASAP!
Whether you want to stay in a dorm room, a student flat or an apartment, you should sign up for the Umeå municipality's housing queue (AB Bostaden). The earlier the better! You can even sign up before you start your application process.
Registration is free of charge and the sooner you sign up the better chance to get the accommodation you are looking for.
Please note! If you have trouble accessing their website you might need to use a VPN tunnel.
Read AB Bostaden's FAQ about student accommodation (bostaden.se)
Other housing companies
You can also register with the following landlords, who provide student housing too. Please use an online translation tool if they do not provide information in English.
3. Contact private landlords
Many students get their first apartment through one of Umeå's private landlords. A list of private landlords can be found on Umeå Municipality's webpage.
4. Check out Facebook
Join the group "Umeå Studentbostad" on Facebook and get news, tips and housing ads in Umeå.
Check out the Umeå Studentbostad on Facebook
5. Search everywhere
The internet is a great place to find things. Scan through everything you can find on housing in Umeå – the Swedish site Blocket.se is a good starting point. Choose Västerbotten as the county for your searches.
Go to Blocket.se or download their app
6. Announce your need
Write your own ad and tell others that you are in search of a home. Spread the word in different channels: online, on local billboards and as a newspaper ad.
7. Find more tips on Umeå Municipality's website
Look more closely at Umeå Municipality's information to finding student housing to get more tips.
