Student dormitories

The most common housing type is single corridor rooms with shared kitchen and shared or private bathroom. We also allocate shared two-room apartments, where you will be sharing a kitchen and bathroom with another Summer University student. In the case of a shared two-room apartment, your roommate will be a student of the same gender (unless you and a fellow Summer University student both wish to stay together).

In addition to this, we can allocate some studios with private a kitchen and bathroom. 

In the student dormitories, you will stay with both Danish and international students. 

Shared houses

In a shared house you have your own bedroom and access to common areas such as a shared kitchen and bathroom.

Your housemates are all international students, and the shared houses, therefore, provide you with a unique chance of making friends with students from all over the world.

Locations

Both the dormitories and the shared houses are located throughout Aarhus, and you must therefore be prepared to spend some time and possibly money on walking, cycling and/or using public transport to get from your residence to your course location (generally a maximum of 40 minutes).

Find examples of locations here.

Facilities

All rooms are furnished with a bed, table, chair, lamp and some sort of storage. Kitchens are equipped with crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils.

All residences have laundry facilities and internet access. NB: Please notice that in some residences you must bring or buy a network cable (LAN) to connect to the internet and bring or buy a router if you want to access the internet wirelessly (Wi-Fi). You will receive further information about the facilities if you receive a housing offer.

Be aware, that we do not offer catered housing. This means that you must do your own cooking, clean your own room and take part in cleaning the common areas with your fellow dorm- or housemates.

Note that gender-specific dorms do not exist in Denmark.

The prices above include a 200 DKK non-refundable booking fee, rent, consumption, internet access, a mattress protector and a bed sheet. 

NB: Please notice that the prices only differentiate between rooms and studios. The price is therefore the same regardless of the location and condition of each room or studio.

Internet access is available in all residences. However, in some residences, you must bring or buy an internet cable and/or router to connect to the internet.

Laundry facilities are available in all residences. However, in some residences, you must pay for the laundry cost with cash or via an app.

You will receive further information about the internet and laundry if you receive a housing offer.

The housing periods and prices are fixed, and they can therefore neither be shortened nor extended. You can move in and out on any date within the housing period, but you must pay the full price. If you are only staying in Aarhus for a couple of weeks, it might make sense for you to find housing on your own. You can find relevant information under the tab "Housing at the private market in Aarhus".

Unfortunately, it is not possible to apply for housing through AU Housing outside the official term dates. If your course is taking place outside these dates you must therefore find housing on your own. You can find relevant information under the tab "Housing at the private market in Aarhus"

Step 1: Read all relevant information

Before applying, please make sure to read about:

• Housing options
• Housing periods 
• Arrival and key collection
• Moving out and key return
• Terms and conditions
• FAQ

Please also make sure that your course is taking place in Aarhus within the official terms. 

You can apply for housing through AU Housing when you have been accepted for an AU Summer University course. 

In the answer to your application you will find a link to a detailed guide on how to apply for housing. In this guide, you will find a link to the housing application portal. 

The housing application deadlines are:

1^st  round: Thursday 10 April 2025 (at 12 noon CEST)*
2^nd round: Monday 12 May 2025 (at 12 noon CEST)

*We strongly encourage you to apply in the 1^st housing application round if you have been accepted for an AU Summer University course before this deadline.

If you apply for a course before 18 March 2025 (at 12 noon CEST) you will receive the answer to your application before the housing application deadline. 

As we cannot guarantee that all AU Summer University participants will receive a housing offer, we advise you to search for backup housing. That said, all applicants in 2024 were offered housing through AU Housing during AU Summer University 2024. 

Please make sure to check the cancellation policies, should you later wish to accept a possible housing offer from AU Housing.

You can find relevant information under the tab "Housing at the private market in Aarhus".

You can expect to receive an email with a possible housing offer in late May 2025 (before 1 June).

We will also send you an email if we cannot offer you housing.

NB: Please only contact us for a status on your application, if you haven't heard anything by 1 June. 

If you receive a housing offer from AU Housing, you must accept your housing offer by making an online payment with a payment card within 48 hours after you received the housing offer. NB: You must pay the full price including the 200 DKK booking fee in order to accept the housing offer. 

Paying is the only way to accept the housing offer, and we therefore encourage you to check your email (including your spam folder) regularly and to make sure that you can make this online payment any day during May 2025. If you do not make the payment within 48 hours, the housing offer will be cancelled.

Upon payment, you will receive an online confirmation.

Find and arrange housing with fellow Summer University participants
In general, we encourage you to arrange housing with fellow Summer University participants.

You can find and communicate with future fellow Summer University participants through the Facebook groups:

To be updated. 

Avoid housing scams
Be aware of offers that seem "Too good to be true". Read more about how to avoid housing scams here.

Airbnb
Book a room, apartment, or house with a private landlord via Airbnb.com. 

Facebook groups
Find a room, apartment, or house with a private landlord via Facebook groups. Here are some suggestions:

Housing in Aarhus
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Fremleje af Studieboliger i Århus
Lejligheder til salg og leje i Aarhus

Danhostel Aarhus City
Danhostel Aarhus City is located in the heart of Aarhus and is close to many famous attractions.  They include Vadestedet with a host of cafes and restaurants, the Latin Quarter, ARoS Museum, Aarhus Street Food, The Old Town and DOKK1 at the waterfront, which houses a library and cultural centre. Enjoy the best views from the rooftop terrace and rooms at Danhostel Aarhus City. With many international guests, there are ample opportunities to meet new acquaintances from around the world.

AU Summer University students will be offered a fee of 185 DKK per night for a bed in a dorm (minimum 1 week).

Book by sending an email to info@danhostelaarhuscity.dk. Make sure to ask for “Student price” and provide the following information:

• Arrival and moving-out date
• Name
• Phone number
• Email
• Card number and expiration date

Daniel&Jabob's Apartments

Urban studios & boutique apartments close to campus. 

Stayinaarhus.dk
Stayinaarhus.dk has several different options for rental of furnished apartments in Aarhus and offer temporary housing for shorter or longer stays.

Are you from the UK or Hong Kong?

If you are a student from the UK or Hong Kong you may need to stay in Aarhus for a minimum of 28 days. If this is the case, please make sure to arrive on the first date of your leasing period and to move out on the last moving-out date. Please also make sure that any relevant documentation is signed when you pick up and return your key at the International Centre.