If you are an international Master’s student at Chalmers University of Technology, your housing process is managed through a specific collaboration between Chalmers and CSB (Chalmers Studentbostäder).
The Housing Process
If you are guaranteed housing through Chalmers, the process follows these stages:
- Student List: Mid-June, Chalmers sends a list of eligible students to CSB.
- Reservation Email: You receive an email confirming that you are on the list and will receive a housing offer.
- Login Details: You will receive instructions on how to log in to “My Pages.”
- Single Offer: You will receive one apartment offer.
- Contract Signing: You must sign the contract within a few days to secure the unit.
Note: Offers are sent out in stages. If your peers receive offers before you, do not worry as long as you have received the initial reservation email.
My Pages & Login
- Identity Number: Use the identity number provided by Chalmers (the one registered in your Chalmers account) to log in.
- Password: Since new students don’t have a password yet, email info@chalmersstudentbostader.se to receive a temporary one.
- Early Registration: You can register on “My Pages” ahead of time. Ensure you use the same email address you provided to Chalmers so the systems can match your account.
Apartment Details & Allocation
- Offer Limit: You only receive one offer. If you decline it, you must find housing on your own.
- Furnishing: Master apartments are typically furnished with a single bed (90 cm), desk, chair, dining table, and lighting. Bedding (pillows, duvets, linen) is not included.
- Selection: Apartments are assigned randomly based on the list from Chalmers. You cannot choose a specific area or exchange apartments.
- Occupancy: While the contract is for one person, 2–3 people are usually allowed to live in the unit depending on the size.
Contracts & Rental Period
- Duration: Master contracts are fixed-term, normally for a maximum of 2 years.
- No Extensions: These contracts cannot be extended. Once they end, you must find a regular apartment through the standard queue system.
- Move-in Date: Usually between early August and early September. The start date is fixed and cannot be changed, even if you arrive later.
Queue Points & Future Housing
- Stay in the Queue: After signing your Master contract, ensure your place in the housing queue is activated.
- Points: You earn 1 point per day by default, or 2 points per day if you have a Swedish personal number and Student Union membership.
- Standard Wait: It typically takes 1.5 to 2 years to receive a regular (non-master) apartment offer.
Rent & Payments
- First Invoice: May be higher as it might cover a partial month plus the first full month.
- 12-Month Rent: Rent is paid for all 12 months of the year.
- Subleasing: You can apply to sublease your apartment during the summer months (June–August) with permission.
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