Accommodation

The University of Borås does not have a campus with student accommodation but the university cooperates closely with Borås’ largest student accommodation agency, AB Bostäder, and informs them about admitted students. The earlier you start searching for accommodation, the more likely you are to get a suitable room or apartment.  Please note that if you have not found a place to live before you arrive in Borås, you should be prepared to spend time in a hostel or other short-term accommodation before finding a permanent residence.

Students are responsible for booking accommodation as well as following the rules of the letting agency/landlord and contacting the landlord for, for example, maintenance issues. If you have questions about rules and regulations or about how to find accommodation you can always ask the International Student Services and they will assist you.

For more information see Housing for International Students, Housing Options and Finding a Place to Live.

AB Bostäder offers three types of student accommodation. The rent includes electricity, water, heating and Internet connection.

Address: Distansgatan 15-23 (apartments or rooms in apartments)

Furnished apartments with en-suite bathroom and kitchen/kitchenette, or furnished rooms in 2 bedroom apartments with shared bathroom, toilet and kitchen (it is possible to also share a bedroom). There is a common barbecue area in the garden.

If you rent the room or apartment for at least one year, you only have to pay rent for ten months and get the summer months for free.

Rooms: 8 m² - 17 m²,  1560 – 2200 SEK/month

Apartments: 40 m² – 58 m², 3200 – 3860 SEK/month

Address: Tunnlandsgatan 13 – 15 (rooms)

Furnished rooms in halls of residence. Shared toilet, bathroom and kitchen. There are 10-12 rooms on each floor. The rooms are divided into three units. Every unit has a shower and toilet(s). The fourth apartment is for common use. It has a kitchen, a laundry room, a common room and a cleaning cabinet. On the ground floor there is a bicycle garage and a sauna.

If you rent the room for at least one year, you only have to pay rent for ten months and get the summer months for free.

9 m² – 21 m², 1550 - 2633 SEK/month

Address: Kvarteret Bifrost, Crossing Järnvägsgatan/Kungsgatan.

Unfurnished studio apartments in a brand new, centrally located apartment building. The first tenants moved in at the beginning of August 2011. Very high standard with dishwasher, washing machine and dryer in all apartments.

The rent is for 12 months which means that you would also need to pay rent during the summer months.

32 -34 m² – ca 4200 SEK/month

Please note that all students will need to bring their own sheets, pillows, and towels. At Distansgatan and Kvarteret Bifrost, you also need to bring your own kitchen utensils.