Incoming exchange students: how to apply for housing

The Housing Office - The Norwegian Arctic Student Welfare Organisation (Samskipnaden)

Housing for incoming exchange students is managed by a separate organization: The Norwegian Arctic Student Welfare Organisation (Samskipnaden).

How to apply for single rooms at the Housing Office

After submitting your application for exchange studies in the Application Web (Søknadsweb), you must apply for housing without delay to reserve a single room.

Please ensure the following when completing your housing application:

• Select the filter “International student”.
• Indicate the start date of your exchange at UiT and confirm that you are an exchange student.
• Choose at least three single room options when applying.
• Carefully read the instructions on this page: 🔗 Samskipnaden | How to apply for student housing

🔗 External link to apply for housing: External link to apply for housing

Note: You can cancel your reservation later if you decide not to accept your offer of admission.

Application deadlines

• 31 May for the autumn semester (August–December).
• 15 November for the spring semester (January–June).

Samskipnaden processes housing applications as soon as possible, and by the middle of June at the latest. You will receive the results once your application is processed.

Important information

• It is your responsibility to read and follow all requirements provided on: Samskipnaden | How to apply for student housing
• If you submit your housing application after the deadline, you will need to find accommodation on the private rental market.
• Only single rooms are reserved for incoming exchange students. If you wish to apply for an apartment, you should search in the private market, as apartment availability cannot be guaranteed through the Housing Office.
• Tromsø: In the autumn semester, due to limited student housing, students from EU/EEA/Switzerland may need to find accommodation on the private rental market. Start searching early. Recommended places:
• Hybel.no
• Finn.no