Aarhus University is not a residential university, which means that the university does not own any student dormitories or other housing facilities. However, AU Housing has agreements with different student housing organisations and private property owners throughout Aarhus, and we can therefore offer these types of housing:
*Please notice that studios have a higher price than the other housing types. You can request a studio, but unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that you will be offered one.
You can read more about these types of housing as well as locations and facilities below.
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.
Housing is available in the following periods:
Suitable for | Housing period | Price per room | Price per studio*** |
| Term 1 students | 1 July - 28 July 2025** | To be updated | To be updated |
| Term 2 students | 15 July - 11 August 2025 | To be updated | To be updated |
| Term 1 + 2 students* | 1 July - 11 August 2025 | To be updated | To be updated |
*If you are taking a course in each term.
**We might offer some term 1 student housing at Teknologkollegiet, where you must move out before 26 July. The last moving-out date will be specified in your housing offer and short-term contract (upon arrival).
***You can request a studio, but unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that you will be offered one.
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"
Below you can find relevant information on how to find housing in Aarhus on your own.
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:
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:
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Basecamp Aarhus
Ideally located at Helsingforsgade 4 only a short walk from Aarhus University, the student apartments in Basecamp are a great place to call home for your summer school or longer while you study. All rooms are fully furnished and rent includes access to all facilities on site, incl. gym, cinema, study spaces, 24/7 service team, fast WiFi and a great international student community with many monthly events of all sorts. Basecamp is your place for comfortable accommodation as well as a hub for social interaction and personal growth.
Basecamp Aarhus is open for summer school deals, so please contact them at aarhus@basecampstudent.com to discuss options.
Book1 Design Hostel
BOOK1 is the name of the new design hostel, a game-changer and the first of its kind in Denmark. It is a hybrid that combines classic hostel elements like bunk bed dorms, laundry facilities, and ping pong tables with luxury hotel elements such as private rooms and suites, a sauna, and unique designs. The design hostel has 444 beds ranging from shared bunk bed rooms and pod dorms to private double rooms and hostel suites. All combined with a vibrant lobby bar, food court and social areas.
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:
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.
AU Summer University courses are held mainly at Campus Aarhus. However, some courses take place outside Aarhus if the content of the courses is related to a specific location or need of material or laboratory.
Please find relevant information on the page of each course (e.g. under the tab "Venue").
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