Student Accommodation in Norway

Norway is a wonderful place to live. It is lucky for students as they go there for only education and get to live in one of the best tourist destination in the world. Norway is a beautiful country with a very high quality of lifestyle. This country is like a dreamland as you would find everything in perfection. They have good administration leading up to a peaceful and happy nation. Norwegian people are very nice and peaceful with one of the lowest crime and violence rates in the world.

Norway is an expensive place to live but with the attractive and beautiful environment they offer, it is worth it. Average accommodation in rent in Norway is over 680% higher than in Pakistan. This article will guide you all about the accommodation options in Norway for international students and how to get or register one for yourself.

How to Get Accommodation in Norway?

It can be really confusing to find and register an accommodation for yourself while you are not in the country. Students have to arrange a proper place to live before they move to their study abroad destination. There can be many issues if you randomly select an accommodation over the internet. You may not like the place after you move in or someone can also scam you online. First of all, student should know the location of their university then search for accommodation in that area. Following are the ways and tips to get accommodation in Norway.

University Administration:

University administration is the best choice here for you. When applying for admission, make sure to directly contact university officials. Most universities have special offices to facilitate their students. Ask them if and how they can help you in getting an accommodation. They will properly guide and most probably also get you a fine place to live.

Personal Contact in Norway:

If you have any contact in Norway even remote acquaintances, ask them for help in this matter. Since they are already living there, they know how to get a right and cheap place for you. You will also be more satisfied as they will first visit and then register the accommodation so you know it is a nice place and won’t be a scam.

Register a Temporary Place:

If you are afraid of getting scammed after paying a huge advance for accommodation, you can register a temporary place for yourself. Temporary place can be rented for 3 months. After you have reached Norway, live there for 3 months and if you like the place keep living there otherwise you have 3 months to find a new place.

Real Estate Agent:

Many real estate agents in Norway are easily found on internet. If you contact a real estate agent they can arrange a place right according to your requirements. They will get you a place that is near university and also nice to live in. However, they will charge at least one month’s rent as commission.

Study Abroad Consultants in Pakistan:

One of best and easiest solution to all study abroad problems is to acquire services of a study abroad consultant. There are plenty of great consultants in every city of Pakistan that take care of everything from finding a university to adjusting you in a student accommodation. They also don’t charge as much as one might think. Click the link to see Pakistan’s Best Study Abroad Consultants registered with studyabroad.pk. You can also fill the inquiry form and our expert study abroad consultants will contact and guide you free of charge.

Above were all the ways and tips to get a student accommodation in Norway. Now we will discuss what accommodation to choose. There are more than one options to select as accommodation in Norway. Let’s get to know them so you can select one most suitable for you.

1 - Private Hostels

Hostels have almost every facility of student need. There are plenty of hostels found in Norway particularly near universities. You can get a room or seat (sharing a room with others) in these hostels. There rooms are furnished with all basic needs like fan, closet, lights. If you spend more you can get a room with air conditioner, heater, table and bed. Depending on the facilities, private hostels cost from 400 EUR to 650 EUR per month.

2 - Apartment/ Flat

Students don’t have the facilities like hostels in apartments and have to manage everything themselves. You can either share a room or rent a whole flat or for yourself. Students don’t have any limitations here like hostels. In apartment you will also have a kitchen so you can cook yourself. Kitchens are usually not available in hostels for students.

3 - Student Villages

A specified area for student accommodation arranged by the university officials is called student village in Norway. There are building with many rooms in it for students. You should first apply for accommodation in student village or any accommodation offered by the university. Students are given every facility there including laundry, internet and cable TV. One room here cost around 360 - 400 EUR per month.

3 - Society or Greek Houses

Every big university has societies or Greek houses in campus. These houses usually have an accommodation of their own mostly inside the campus or at least near it. These houses are managed by the house members. If you want to live there, you have to be a member of the house. These are not free and it is not recommended to depend on. Student can only live there if they are a member of the house and for that you have to be a regular student of the university.

4 - Paying Guest

Many families take students as paying guest. Students are given a furnished room with every facility including food. You live like a guest who also pays. To become a paying guest one must have a good reference. You can’t get one while you are in your homeland. Family will, of course, first take your interview and then decide.