As a parent, it can be good to know that there are safe student accommodations available. Get an overview of all our student dorms in South-Eastern Norway.
Moving away from home to study can be exciting and perhaps a little scary. It's good to know that the student welfare organization has safe housing that is adapted for new students.
We have no deadline for applying for housing, but it's a good idea to apply as early as possible.
Read more here: How to apply for student housing
Electricity and internet, caretaker and zero deposit
In our student housing, both electricity and internet are included in the rent, which reduces unforeseen expenses. We do not operate with a deposit and have a caretaker at all our residences. Most of our dorms and apartments are furnished with everything you need - such as white goods, bed, desk and chair, sunshade and wardrobe.
There is a three-month notice period, but new students who have rented student housing with us before they know whether they will be admitted to the program can cancel the lease by 31 July if they do not get a study place.
Read more: Rented accommodation but didn't get into the program?
All our dorms are furnished with the necessary furniture such as a desk, chair, bed, cupboard and sunshade. Some of the apartments are partially furnished.
Read more: What you need to bring
The student must make the call
Do you have any questions regarding, for example, the application or the tenancy agreement? Do not hesitate to contact us, but remember that the student must call themselves if the question pertains to the customer relationship between the student and SSN. According to the privacy law, we cannot disclose personal information, even if parents are calling on behalf of the student.
Help is at hand: We have welfare hosts and advisors
Common areas such as stairs, entrances, elevators and corridors are cleaned by our cleaners. In addition, all residential areas have both welfare hosts (students who live in the student housing and are paid by SSN) and SSN-employed advisers/coordinators who are available for questions and help with both practical and more private matters. For example, if you need help finding something to get involved in outside of your studies, our advisors have a good overview of student volunteering!
Read more:
We have welfare hosts
Counselor/coordinator on campus: We're here for you!
At all campuses, SSN has advisers who are there for the students in their daily lives.
Options to choose from
Our housing selector gives you an overview of all residential areas and housing types. In many places there are several options, and we recommend that you list several options in your application. We allocate homes on an ongoing basis according to the waiting list, and applicants with more options may be allocated faster.
This is how a kitchen can look in a dorm with a private bathroom and kitchen.
All residents of a shared kitchen each have their own fridge, kitchen cupboard and cutlery drawer. This is from Vestsiden Student housing in Kongsberg.
Read more: Different housing types
A good tip is to accept the accommodation that is allocated, and then reapply for a change of accommodation if you wanted to move somewhere else. If you are already a resident, you will be prioritized on the waiting list.
Read more: Change of residence
Who can apply?
Priority applicants are students at one of USN's eight campuses, in addition to students at Fagskolen i Viken, Kongsberg, Fagskolen i Vestfold and Telemark, Stavern Police College and Folkeuniversitetet dept. Sandefjord.
Other students and apprentices are also welcome to apply. All applicants must be over 18 years of age.