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Located in the heart of Ǵڲö, Gothenburg’s largest student housing area, վåԲ is a modern student residence completed in 2022. The area includes around 1,500 apartments and offers popular shared facilities such as a gym, café, study rooms, and a sports hall. A student council is active on site and organises more than 20 activities per week, making Ǵڲö a popular choice for both Swedish and international students.
Quick facts about վåԲ, Ǵڲö
Accommodation fee: 7,600 SEK per month
Landlord: University Av
Property owner:
Address:
Nearest bus/tram stop: for bus and for tram.
About the neighborhood:
Apartments/rooms:
- վåԲ – Two buildings with student housing located within the Ǵڲö area. 12 apartments in total reserved for international students.
- Studio with kitchenette and private bathroom, 27 m².
- You need to bring your own bedding, sheets and towels.
- Kitchenware is not included, but items left by previous tenants is often available at .
Additional services
- Garage
- MC garage
- Bike storage
- Gym
- Sauna
- Internet
- Elevator
- Wheelchair accessible
- Beach volleyball
- Barbeque
Fault report
If you need to report a fault in your room or apartment after moving in, please send an email to studenthousing@gu.se.
Floor plan example

Our housing areas
Central Gothenburg
Helmutsrogatan
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Utlandagatan 24 C
Eastern Gothenburg
Kastanjebacken
Kviberg
Studiegången, Rosendal
Western Gothenburg
Birger Jarl
Fridhemsgatan
Sven Brolids väg
Overview map of student housing areas
How to apply
Application information can be found on the Student Housing overview page.
Housing Services
studenthousing@gu.se
Practical information
Inventory
- Table: 1
- Chairs: 1–2
- Floor lamps: 1–2
- Bookshelves: 1–2
- Stool: 1
- Bed with mattress pad: 1
- Armchair: 1
- Small coffee tables: 1–2
Smoke-free housing
Many people prefer to live in a smoke-free environment for various reasons. To meet the needs of these individuals and ensure a healthy living environment, smoking is prohibited on the property at վåԲ, Ǵڲö.
This non-smoking policy applies to all dwellings, communal areas, balconies, and patios. Smoking is also not permitted outdoors in the immediate vicinity of the property.
Tenants agree to comply with this non-smoking policy and are also responsible for ensuring that any guests they host adhere to the smoking ban.
What to bring
You need to bring your own bedding, sheets and towels.
Kitchenware is not included, but items may have been left by previous tenants.
Internet
SGSNET broadband is included in the rent. Information about your Internet connection (how to register and set up) can be found on the . For detailed instructions, visit the .
To connect to the internet, use an Ethernet cable with the wall socket in your room. A cable is not included but may have been left by the previous tenant.
If you wish to use WiFi, you must bring your own WiFi router or purchase one in Gothenburg.
Post and parcels
Letters and parcels that do not fit in the mailbox are typically delivered to a nearby service point, depending on the carrier (e.g. PostNord, DHL, Bring, or UPS). For details, please check the carrier’s website or app.
If you are sending a letter or parcel, visit the relevant provider’s website for information and nearest drop-off locations. For PostNord services, you can search for your closest service point .
If you receive a letter that is not addressed to you, cross out the recipient’s name and address, write "Retur" on the envelope, and place it in a yellow PostNord mailbox.
Storage rooms
Storage rooms are not included.
Cleaning
Students are responsible for keeping their flats clean and tidy. No personal belongings should be left in the apartment when moving out.
Household waste and recycling
There are three recycling stations in the area for glass, paper, metal, plastic, clothes, and batteries. In addition, there are four composting stations.
Laundry
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Bicycle parking
There is outdoor bicycle parking under roof. It is not permitted to park cycles in the stair-wells.
Communal rooms
- Table tennis room in building 309. No booking required.
- Exercise hall between entrances 310 and 312.
- Gym in entrance 301. Follow the instructions provided by the Student Council to become a member.
- Sauna at the gable of building 135. Book via the booking board in entrance 135.
- Café Olof in building 305. Follow the Student Council’s instructions to become a member.
- Study room in building 203. Open Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. No booking required.
Some of the communal rooms are managed by the Student Council (FR). For more information, visit .
Electricity and water
Electricity and water are included in the rent.
The electricity panel is equipped with a residual-current device (marked JFB, for Jordfelsbrytare). If the power goes out, check the fuses in the electric panel and switch them back on. First, check for any faulty appliances that might have caused the outage and unplug them.
Light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, and starters are considered consumables and must be replaced by tenants. If a lamp doesn’t work after replacing the bulb, submit a fault report.
Tenants are responsible for cleaning the drains in both kitchen and bathroom. Instructional videos can be found here (turn on English subtitles):
If water doesn’t drain properly after cleaning, submit a fault report by emailing studenthousing@gu.se.
Fire detectors
The fire detectors in the apartments are powered by a long-life battery. When the battery is low, the detector will emit a recurring beep every few minutes. If this happens, submit a fault report by emailing studenthousing@gu.se.
Check the fire detector regularly to ensure it is functioning properly.
Barriers and parking
For passing in and out by car, the barriers remain open three days before and three days after the first of each month. Please note that entry is not possible at Ewertsgatan and Vedhuggaregatan, as that barrier remains closed.
If you need to access the area by car at other times, contact SGS Customer Service. Parking inside the housing area is not permitted.
Students’ council (FR)
The Students’ Council, called “FR”, consists of tenant representatives who meet regularly with SGS Studentbostäder to discuss matters concerning the maintenance and improvement of the area. For more information, visit .