Finding accommodation in Göteborg can be very tough. Start to search as soon as possible.
Chalmers maintains a limited stock of single-household accommodations which can be offered to newly hired international employees to facilitate their initial housing needs. To be added to the waiting list, please reach out to your department administration or to Chalmers International Staff Mobility Office (ISMO) ismo-info.stodet@chalmers.se
In Sweden, there are 2 types of lease/rental contract.
We recommend that you quickly register in queues for all “first-hand” contracts. (You may need a Personal Number and Bank ID)
However, your first apartments will most likely be “second-hand”. Use the links below to get started:
| Type of contract | Maximum rental duration | Is there a queue? | Where to search for apartments? |
|---|---|---|---|
| “Second-hand” | Less than 2 years | No | blocket.se |
Facebook groups (beware of frauds!) | | “First-hand” | No limit | Yes | sgs.se (Free. Good for students)
chalmersstudentbostader.se (Free. Good for students)
homeq.se (Free. You could potentially get something after just 6 months.)
boplats.se (Queue costs 200 SEK/year. Average queue time is 4 years. Good for after the PhD) |
More information on housing can be found here.
IMPORTANT: It is mandatory to take a Housing Insurance. Remember to update it every time you change apartment.
For second-hand furniture, look on blocket.se, smartakartan and Facebook marketplace.
SGS Studentbostäder was founded in 1951 on the joint initiative of the city's student unions, Goteborg’s Förenade Studentkårer (GFS), and the municipality of Göteborg. Its business concept is to provide practical and attractive housing for full-time university students in Göteborg.
It is free to register.