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Student housing

There is plenty of good and affordable housing in Kristiansand and Grimstad. The housing market in Southern Norway is more budget-friendly for students than in other Norwegian cities.

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Student housing

The Student Association in Agder (SiA) offers centrally located student dorms and apartments in Kristiansand and Grimstad. You can apply for student housing before you are admitted to your studies.

Please note! International students cannot apply for student housing until they have received the Letter of Acceptance with booking codes for SiA Housing. 

 

Private rental

The private rental market in Kristiansand and Grimstad is student-friendly and price-wise more favourable than many other cities.

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Where should you live?

When you are new to a place, it can be difficult to know which parts of town are the best to live in. Which area is closest to campus? How far is it by bus to the city centre? Where is the cheapest place to live?

Check out our overview of the different parts of town in Kristiansand and Grimstad:

Where in Kristiansand should you live?

Where in Grimstad should you live?