Help! I haven't received student housing for the start of the semester, what should I do?

We continuously send out student housing offers, prioritizing those who applied early. Here are our best tips for what you can do if you haven't secured housing yet:

1. Stay on the waiting list - vacancies will come up eventually! If you don't receive an offer from us before the semester starts, we recommend remaining on the waiting list. We often have many vacancies from September onwards, increasing the likelihood that we can offer you housing later.
2. Apply for different types of housing and areas. To increase your chances of being allocated student housing, it's wise to apply for different housing types and areas. You can change your application on the Housing Portal at any time. We recommend accepting any available housing if you don't get your first choice. You can apply to change housing later.
3. Find temporary housing for the start of the semester. We always recommend coming to the city even if you don't have a place to stay yet. It's much easier to find housing when you can attend viewings in person. There are several places where you can find housing on the private market, whether for long or short-term rental. In Tromsø, we offer temporary accommodation at the start of the semester.

To find housing in the private market, many use Finn.no or Hybel.no, and local buy-and-sell groups on Facebook.

Samskipnaden offers temporary housing at Ørndalen student housing while you search for a permanent place. To use this, you must be a student at UiT and have an active application in our housing system. Log in to My Page and send us a message to notify us of your need. Those allocated this offer will have access to a bathroom, a mattress, and storage. Where possible, kitchen access will also be provided.

Tromsø Camping
Samskipnaden has an agreement with Tromsø Camping, which applies to four-person cabins with two bedrooms/one bedroom and a sofa bed/or four beds in one room.

The offer is subject to availability, and students can book directly on their website www.tromsolodgeandcamping.no using the campaign code STUDENTPRIS. Tromsø Camping can also be reached by phone at 77 63 80 37 or by email at post@tromsocamping.no.

We always recommend coming to the city even if you don't have a place to stay yet. It's much easier to find housing when you can attend viewings in person.

If you've been accepted to another city or no longer need student housing for other reasons, it's important to delete your housing application with us. By removing yourself from the waiting list, you can help others get housing sooner.