Student Housing Aarhus is responsible for managing the majority of dormitory rooms in Aarhus. AU Housing and Student Housing Aarhus are two separate organizations, and students may be eligible to apply for housing through both entities.
You can live in a dormitory if you are between 18-35 years old and an active student. Your student status is checked twice a year to ensure that you are still enrolled and taking exams. Interns (not taking exams at AU), PhD students, post docs, and other staff member can not apply for housing through Student Housing Aarhus. Dormitories house students from all types of study programs, various ages (18-35), and different nationalities. This means that there are no international dorms or dorms specifically for first-year students.
Dormitories are scattered throughout the Aarhus area, including in the outskirts, but always within close proximity to public transportation. Many students prefer to live in the city center, but since the waiting lists are long, you may need to consider living a bit outside the center. Aarhus is a small city, and you can reach campus from most dormitories by bike, bus or tram within 30 minutes.
Only a few residences provide furniture, so applicants should be mindful of this when applying for a room. If you opt for an unfurnished room, you will need to furnish it upon your arrival. More information on how to obtain furniture can be found on our website. Dorms providing furniture (while supplies last): Skjoldhøj, Ravnsbjerg and Vilhelm Kiers.
Typically, it is customary to pay a deposit (which is usually equivalent to three months of rent) and either a payment equivalent to three months of rent or the first month's rent before or when starting the lease. This implies that you need to have the ability to pay for 4-6 months of rent in one go PRIOR to acquiring the lease. Keep this in mind as you plan your expenses during your initial months in Denmark. Read more here.
New students admitted to a higher level education in Aarhus can benefit from the housing guarantee offered by Aarhus Municipality. This guarantee grants them first priority in the queue for accommodation and access to a pool of rooms specifically reserved for this purpose. Typically, these rooms are located in halls of residence with the shortest waiting lists in the outer suburbs. However, there are specific conditions and deadlines associated with this service. For more information and to apply, please visit www.studenthousingaarhus.com.
Step-by-Step Instructions
You can apply for housing for two persons (both friend and partner.) Read more here.
