Housing
There are various options for finding accommodation when you are studying at MDU. It depends on whether you already live in Sweden or if are coming here as an international student.
Housing for international students
Having a place to stay is of course key. To make it easier for you as a student when you come to Sweden, the University collaborates with a housing agency called Bostad Västerås and Bostad Eskilstuna. They don't own any apartment buildings of their own, but act as a link between the landlords and the tenant, making it easier for both. There are various kinds of housing types available, but the most common is small studio apartments.
Housing in Västerås
In order for you to get a better understanding of how the process of getting accommodation through Bostad Västerås works, here's a short overview:
- Once admitted to MDU, please register through the website of Bostad Västerås. External link.You will find the vacant student accommodations and can view details and see pics. When you find an option you like you can choose to apply for it by clicking "Register interest".
- Provided that you have submitted your admission letter you will get an offer on the apartment/room you chose. Accepting the offer is highly recommended. There will be an opportunity to change your accommodation after the first semester or get a refund if you for some reason can't come to start your studies.
- Accept and secure your offer through payment.
Please read the refund policy in case you can't attend MDU, for whatever reason.
Housing in Eskilstuna
Most of our programmes and courses taught in English are given at our campus in Västerås. But there are a few that are given in Eskilstuna. We don't have the same type of collaboration with the housing agency in Eskilstuna like we do in Västerås, and there are hardly any furnished student apartments available.
If you're interested in living in Eskilstuna, please reach out to Bostad Eskilstuna through email, and they will do their best to assist you.
Email: info@monata.se
More ways to find housing when you're in Sweden
There are more ways to find housing in the area. Always make sure to get a proper contract if you rent on your own.
Airbnb
Short-term or long-term rent mostly available. Prices can be steep.
Facebook groups
There are several groups on FB, some open and other private. Search for "Lägenheter i Västerås" or "Lägenheter i Eskilstuna" if you prefer to stay there. Please note that most ads are in Swedish.
Ad sites
The biggest one is called Blocket. You'll find apartment ads both from private individuals and landlords. Please note that most ads are in Swedish.
Landlords
There are plenty of landlords in the area. Try contacting one or more landlords directly, most of them have online registration forms where you can show your interest. If you can't register through the form, send an email explaining that you are an international student.
Apartment hotels
There are a few apartment hotels in the area, offering apartments with or without service included. Search using the phrase "apartment hotel" or "aparthotel" and the geographical area.
Planning on bringing your family?
In that case, please note that large student apartments suitable for more than 1-2 people are scarce. We strongly recommend that you start a wide search as soon as absolutely possible. Please note that it's common that the date for an apartment being available when renting directly from landlords is at least 3 months away. Also, please notify us and we can provide guidance on for example school/pre-school.
For those who already live in Sweden
For those of you who already live elsewhere in Sweden and are moving to Eskilstuna or Västerås to study, please apply for student housing through Bostad Västerås or Bostad Eskilstuna.
Here's what to do:
- Register on the Bostad Västerås External link. or Bostad Eskilstunas External link. website.
- Upload your admission letter (PDF available at antagning.se External link.).
- You can then register your interest in student accommodation directly on their website.
- Be quick! First come, first served.