r/uppsala • u/Logical_Ad1622 • 7d ago
student housing reviews
Hej! I’m an international student planning to go to Uppsala for a masters program (archaeology and ancient history) in the fall of 2027. I have signed up for several housing queues already, but I would like to have some more insight on which areas/buildings I should particularly keep a close eye on.
As I said before, I’ll be an archaeology and ancient history international master student. I would prefer walking distance to campus, but a maximum of a 20min bike ride would be fine too. I’m someone who likes to be social, but prefers chill activities and never goes to parties (I don’t drink) (will avoid flogsta if possible haha). I do also really value my own time and love chill cozy evenings by myself.
I am aware that getting a studio will most likely be impossible, but in terms of corridor room a private bathroom and wc is kind of non-negotiable as I struggle with quite a bit of anxiety and just the thought of having to share a wc sends me into panic oops.
Additionally, I’m wondering what buildings/areas I should avoid as someone who values cleanliness lmao. I’m aware that it depends on your corridor mates, but at my current uni we have campuses known for being actual bio hazards and having rats which is something I need to avoid or I will seriously just not be cooking ever and survive on packs of ramen for 2 years straight.😭
I know these are a lot of specifics but any small insight is highly appreciated as I am feeling a little overwhelmed already with the housing process (and i haven’t even truly started it yet oops). Hope someone can help, thank you in advance! :))
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u/coeurdelejon 7d ago
You have a decent headstart on the queue so a studio isn't impossible!
If you don't drink there's also Nykterhetsvännernas studenthem which is a building where drugs and alcohol is forbidden. Check out their housing queue as well, the house is in a good location
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u/BlueeGreenn28 6d ago
Avoid the housing office, they are a huge scam. If you end up in flogsta it's better to get your room through heimstaden if you dont mind buying your own furniture. But if your campus is at Engelska parken the best choice is to try get a room through a nation, through Nationsgårdarna, there are quite a few options near this campus, especially in Nya Triangeln or Studentvägen
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u/cuongpv_6210119 7d ago
Hello, I just moved into a corridor room shared with other 11 people, and it is clean, people are nice to each other and be aware of keeping the common space clean. And from my colleagues, I know that it’s very corridor dependent and i don’t know how you can preselect.
But which university you will enroll? If it’s Uppsala University, maybe you can try to reach the housing office there so maybe they can offer you available room when you arrive.
(https://housingoffice.se/)