{"id":14380,"date":"2026-03-09T08:28:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T07:28:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/?page_id=14380"},"modified":"2026-04-10T15:12:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T13:12:45","slug":"faq-international-master-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/international-master-student\/faq-international-master-students\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ &#8211; International Master students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left\"><div class=\"SL-Container \">\n<p class=\"Lead\" style=\"text-align: left\">Find everything you need to know about the housing process for International Master students at Chalmers University of Technology, contracts and rent.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><div   class=\"SL-Rad  child-items-\">\n    \n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"SL-Kolumn SL-Kolumn-6 \">\n    \n<\/div>\n<\/p><p>\u00a0 \u00a0<a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Masters-FAQ-Important-260326.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Masters-FAQ-Important-260326-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"477\" height=\"318\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Masters-FAQ-Important-260326-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Masters-FAQ-Important-260326.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 477px) 100vw, 477px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Masters-FAQ-Important-info.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Step-by-step: Housing process<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Infografik-CSB-webb-etc-2000-x-2000-px.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Infografik-CSB-webb-etc-2000-x-2000-px-47x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"101\" height=\"645\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Infografik-CSB-webb-etc-2000-x-2000-px-47x300.png 47w, https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Infografik-CSB-webb-etc-2000-x-2000-px-160x1024.png 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 101px) 100vw, 101px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Infografik-Masters-CSB-vertikal-ny-.png\"><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Infografik-CSB-webb-etc-2000-x-2000-px-scaled.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow these steps to understand how your housing is assigned and what happens next.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Before-contract-260326.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Before-contract-260326-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"320\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Before-contract-260326-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Before-contract-260326.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Before-contract.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Before-movein.png\"><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Before-movein-260326.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Before-movein-260326-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"320\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Before-movein-260326-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Before-movein-260326.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Before-movein.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>These are the most common reasons students lose their apartment offer:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Common-mistakes.png\"><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Common-mistakes-260326.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Common-mistakes-260326-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"476\" height=\"317\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Common-mistakes-260326-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Common-mistakes-260326.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 476px) 100vw, 476px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Common-mistakes.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ &#8211; Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"615\"><\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Housing process (details)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>If you are guaranteed housing through Chalmers, the process looks like this:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Infografik-Masters-CSB-horisontell-ny.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Infografik-Masters-CSB-horisontell-ny-300x76.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"545\" height=\"138\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Infografik-Masters-CSB-horisontell-ny-300x76.png 300w, https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Infografik-Masters-CSB-horisontell-ny-768x196.png 768w, https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Infografik-Masters-CSB-horisontell-ny.png 879w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Chalmers sends us a list<\/strong><br \/>\nMid-June we receive a list of students.<\/li>\n<li><strong>You receive a reservation email<\/strong><br \/>\nConfirms that you will<br \/>\nreceive housing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>You receive login details<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>You receive ONE apartment offer<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>You sign the contract<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>When will I receive the contract?<br \/>\n<\/strong>It may take a few weeks after the<br \/>\nreservation email. If you have received<br \/>\na reservation email, you are on our list.<br \/>\nThere is no need to worry if others<br \/>\nreceive offers before you, we simply<br \/>\nsend them out in stages.<br \/>\n<div id=\"accordion-1522134214-1360498793\" class=\"accordion   \">        <div class=\"accordion-group \">\n            <div class=\"accordion-heading\">\n                <a aria-controls=\"accordion-group-1699212287-229328711\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"accordion-toggle collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1522134214-1360498793\" href=\"#accordion-group-1699212287-229328711\">\n                    Read more\n                    <svg class=\"bi bi-chevron-right\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M6.646 3.646a.5.5 0 01.708 0l6 6a.5.5 0 010 .708l-6 6a.5.5 0 01-.708-.708L12.293 10 6.646 4.354a.5.5 0 010-.708z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div hidden id=\"accordion-group-1699212287-229328711\" class=\"accordion-body  collapse\">\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n                    \n<p>This depends on when the previous<br \/>\ntenant moves out and when the<br \/>\napartment is prepared. As long<br \/>\nas you have received the<br \/>\nreservation email confirming<br \/>\nyour reservation, you are<br \/>\nguaranteed to receive<br \/>\none offer.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/p><p><strong>Can I prepare anything?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Yes, we recommend that you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check your spam folder<\/li>\n<li>Use the same email everywhere<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We will send all information to the email<br \/>\naddress provided by Chalmers University<br \/>\nof Technology.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Ikon-nyckel.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Ikon-nyckel.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14494\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Log in details (My Pages)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Which Identity Number should<br \/>\nI use when logging in to My Pages?<br \/>\n<\/strong>You should use the <em>Identity Number<br \/>\n<\/em><em>provided by Chalmers University <\/em><em>of<br \/>\nTechnology<\/em> (the same number registered<br \/>\nin your Chalmers account). This number<br \/>\nis used to create your customer profile and<br \/>\ncollect queue points.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>If you cannot find your Identity Number,<br \/>\nplease contact us at<br \/>\n<strong>info@chalmersstudentbostader.se<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Password information<\/strong><br \/>\nSince new master\u2019s students do not yet<br \/>\nhave a password connected to their<br \/>\nIdentity Number, you will need<br \/>\nassistance to receive or create one.<\/p>\n<p>Please email<br \/>\n<strong>info@chalmersstudentbostader.se<\/strong><br \/>\nand our Customer Service team will<br \/>\nprovide you with a temporary password.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"accordion-1000162291-470107492\" class=\"accordion   \">        <div class=\"accordion-group \">\n            <div class=\"accordion-heading\">\n                <a aria-controls=\"accordion-group-1959438487-1964294684\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"accordion-toggle collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1000162291-470107492\" href=\"#accordion-group-1959438487-1964294684\">\n                    Registering ahead of time\n                    <svg class=\"bi bi-chevron-right\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M6.646 3.646a.5.5 0 01.708 0l6 6a.5.5 0 010 .708l-6 6a.5.5 0 01-.708-.708L12.293 10 6.646 4.354a.5.5 0 010-.708z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div hidden id=\"accordion-group-1959438487-1964294684\" class=\"accordion-body  collapse\">\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n                    \n<p>You may register on My Pages before<br \/>\nreceiving your housing offer.<\/p>\n<p>Just make sure to use <strong>the same<br \/>\nemail address<\/strong> as you have used<br \/>\nin your contact with Chalmers<br \/>\nUniversity of Technology so that<br \/>\nwe can match your account once<br \/>\nwe receive the student list from<br \/>\nChalmers.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div> <\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Ikon-hus-offer.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Ikon-hus-offer.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14491\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Apartment offer<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Are the Master apartments published on the website?<br \/>\n<\/strong>No, Apartments for Master students are<br \/>\nnot published on our website.<\/p>\n<div id=\"accordion-1880140878-872438458\" class=\"accordion   \">        <div class=\"accordion-group \">\n            <div class=\"accordion-heading\">\n                <a aria-controls=\"accordion-group-1351267127-1713803067\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"accordion-toggle collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1880140878-872438458\" href=\"#accordion-group-1351267127-1713803067\">\n                    Short term contracts\n                    <svg class=\"bi bi-chevron-right\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M6.646 3.646a.5.5 0 01.708 0l6 6a.5.5 0 010 .708l-6 6a.5.5 0 01-.708-.708L12.293 10 6.646 4.354a.5.5 0 010-.708z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div hidden id=\"accordion-group-1351267127-1713803067\" class=\"accordion-body  collapse\">\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n                    \n<p>If some apartments remain available in<br \/>\nJuly, they may be published as<br \/>\n<strong>Short-term contracts<\/strong> under:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/short-term-contract\/\">Short term contracts \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This follows a first-come, first-served principle.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div> <\/div>\n<p><strong>What happens if I decline?<br \/>\n<\/strong>You will only receive one offer.<br \/>\nIf you decline you will need to<br \/>\nfind accommodation on<br \/>\nyour own.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Ikon-sign-contract.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Ikon-sign-contract.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14498\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Contract<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>How long do I have to sign?<br \/>\n<\/strong>A few days.\u00a0If the contract is not<br \/>\nsigned on time, the offer will<br \/>\nbe given to another student.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I change the start date<br \/>\nfor the contract?<\/strong><br \/>\nNo, that&#8217;s not possible. The<br \/>\nmove-in date is already fixed<br \/>\nand settled.<\/p>\n<div id=\"accordion-826020510-312939493\" class=\"accordion   \">        <div class=\"accordion-group \">\n            <div class=\"accordion-heading\">\n                <a aria-controls=\"accordion-group-2076251777-1938236738\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"accordion-toggle collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-826020510-312939493\" href=\"#accordion-group-2076251777-1938236738\">\n                    Read more\n                    <svg class=\"bi bi-chevron-right\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M6.646 3.646a.5.5 0 01.708 0l6 6a.5.5 0 010 .708l-6 6a.5.5 0 01-.708-.708L12.293 10 6.646 4.354a.5.5 0 010-.708z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div hidden id=\"accordion-group-2076251777-1938236738\" class=\"accordion-body  collapse\">\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n                    \n<p>A tenant is living in the apartment until<br \/>\nyour contract starts, therefore, there<br \/>\nis no possibility to move in early.<br \/>\nThe other apartments have already<br \/>\nbeen offered to other students, and<br \/>\nthe same rules go for them, they<br \/>\ncannot change the start or end date<br \/>\nof their contract.<\/p>\n<p>After the tenant has moved out, we<br \/>\nneed time to arrange the furniture<br \/>\nand clean the apartment properly<br \/>\nbefore you move in. It is a tight<br \/>\nschedule for the cleaners and<br \/>\nour housing hosts to arrange<br \/>\nthe apartments on time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Arriving later?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe same goes for those of you who are<br \/>\narriving later than the start date of<br \/>\nyour contract.\u00a0It is not possible to<br \/>\nchange the start date of your<br \/>\ncontract.<\/p>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div> <\/div>\n<p><strong>Why can\u2019t I apply on the website?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Because this is a separate process via<br \/>\nChalmers University of Technology.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What if I did not receive an email?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Check your spamfolder and contact<br \/>\nChalmers University of Technology<br \/>\nif you may be in another list at another<br \/>\nhousing company.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Ikon-allocation.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Ikon-allocation.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14489\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Apartment allocation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"621\"><strong data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"621\">Are the apartments furnished?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Yes, they are furnished with:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"812\">\n<li data-section-id=\"n2blcn\" data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"724\">Single bed (90 cm)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ownh8r\" data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"743\">Desk and chair<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"rkco0s\" data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"771\">Dining table and chairs<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1sugj5w\" data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"793\">Lighting fixtures<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1g1w2y\" data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"812\">Shower curtain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"875\">Please note that exact furniture<br \/>\nmay vary between apartments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bedding (duvet, pillow, bed linen)<br \/>\nis not included.<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/master-student-move-in\/\">See what you can order here \u2192\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I choose area?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Unfortunately you cannot choose the area.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How are apartments assigned?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Randomly, based on the list from Chalmers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How many people can live there?<br \/>\n<\/strong>2\u20133 people can live there (but contract is for one person)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I exchange apartments?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Unfortunately you cannot exchange apartments.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Ikon-move-in.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Ikon-move-in.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14493\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Move-in &amp; contract period<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>When is move-in?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Between early August \u2013 early September.<br \/>\n(Monday-Friday).<\/p>\n<p><strong>How long is the contract?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Master contracts are fixed-term<br \/>\ncontracts, normally for a<br \/>\nmaximum of 2 years.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes the contract is shorter<br \/>\ndepending on your study period,<br \/>\nthe list from Chalmers and availability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I extend?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Unfortunately not.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why does My Pages say the contract<br \/>\nis \u201cterminated\u201d?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Master contracts are fixed-term<br \/>\ncontracts. This means the contract<br \/>\nalready includes an end date, which<br \/>\nis why My Pages shows the contract<br \/>\nas \u201cterminated\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"accordion-833548031-902027339\" class=\"accordion   \">        <div class=\"accordion-group \">\n            <div class=\"accordion-heading\">\n                <a aria-controls=\"accordion-group-1771914216-1539613527\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"accordion-toggle collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-833548031-902027339\" href=\"#accordion-group-1771914216-1539613527\">\n                    Example\n                    <svg class=\"bi bi-chevron-right\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M6.646 3.646a.5.5 0 01.708 0l6 6a.5.5 0 010 .708l-6 6a.5.5 0 01-.708-.708L12.293 10 6.646 4.354a.5.5 0 010-.708z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div hidden id=\"accordion-group-1771914216-1539613527\" class=\"accordion-body  collapse\">\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n                    \nIf your contract is for one year<br \/>\nit will be stated for example<br \/>\n<em>From: 2026-08-13<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Until: 2027-08-13<\/em><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<p>This simply means the contract<br \/>\nalready has an end date as is stated<br \/>\non the contract you signed.<\/p>\n\n                \n            \n         \n<p><strong>Can I move in earlier?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Unfortunately not. The start date of the contract<br \/>\ncannot be changed.<\/p>\n<p>The apartment must first be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vacated by the previous tenant<\/li>\n<li>Cleaned<\/li>\n<li>Prepared with furniture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Because of this schedule, early move-in<br \/>\nis not possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I extend the contract?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Unfortunately not.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>After signing the contract<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Should I activate the queue?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Yes you should.\u00a0After signing<br \/>\nthe contract, you should activate<br \/>\nyour place in the queue through<br \/>\n<strong>My Pages<\/strong>.\u00a0If it is not activated<br \/>\nautomatically.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Ikon-queue.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Ikon-queue.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14497\" \/><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Ikon-queue.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Queue points<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>2 points\/day \u2013 with Swedish personal<br \/>\nnumber + union membership<\/li>\n<li>1 point\/day &#8211; otherwise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The personal number must be registered<br \/>\nin both systems. Otherwise you will receive<br \/>\n1 point per day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What happens after my Master contract ends?<br \/>\n<\/strong>After your Master contract ends, you must<br \/>\nsearch for a regular apartment through<br \/>\nthe queue system.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"SL-Container \"><\/div>\n<p data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\"><div id=\"accordion-1170082882-438962361\" class=\"accordion   \">        <div class=\"accordion-group \">\n            <div class=\"accordion-heading\">\n                <a aria-controls=\"accordion-group-699596824-31370651\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"accordion-toggle collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1170082882-438962361\" href=\"#accordion-group-699596824-31370651\">\n                    More about rental Period &amp; Limitations\n                    <svg class=\"bi bi-chevron-right\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M6.646 3.646a.5.5 0 01.708 0l6 6a.5.5 0 010 .708l-6 6a.5.5 0 01-.708-.708L12.293 10 6.646 4.354a.5.5 0 010-.708z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div hidden id=\"accordion-group-699596824-31370651\" class=\"accordion-body  collapse\">\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n                    \n<p><strong>Limited Rental Period<br \/>\n<\/strong>Master\u2019s contracts are valid for a maximum<br \/>\nof <strong>2 years<\/strong>, depending on your study period<br \/>\n(e.g., 6 months or 1 year) and availability.<br \/>\nYou can check your contract duration under<br \/>\n&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/login\">My Pages<\/a>&#8221; &gt;&#8221;Contract.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>After the Rental Period<br \/>\n<\/strong>If you need housing after your masters<br \/>\napartment contract ends, register in our<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/login\/nyregistrering\/\">housing queue<\/a> to start earning queue<br \/>\npoints.<\/p>\n<p data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\">\n                <\/p><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div> <\/div>\n<div id=\"accordion-2061191150-379129012\" class=\"accordion   \">        <div class=\"accordion-group \">\n            <div class=\"accordion-heading\">\n                <a aria-controls=\"accordion-group-853352006-145744892\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"accordion-toggle collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2061191150-379129012\" href=\"#accordion-group-853352006-145744892\">\n                    Housing queue\n                    <svg class=\"bi bi-chevron-right\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M6.646 3.646a.5.5 0 01.708 0l6 6a.5.5 0 010 .708l-6 6a.5.5 0 01-.708-.708L12.293 10 6.646 4.354a.5.5 0 010-.708z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div hidden id=\"accordion-group-853352006-145744892\" class=\"accordion-body  collapse\">\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n                    \n<p><strong>How It Works<br \/>\n<\/strong>&#8211; Tenancy contracts are awarded based<br \/>\non queue points.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; It usually takes <strong>1.5-2 years<\/strong>\u00a0to receive<br \/>\nyour first offer.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Available apartments are posted on<br \/>\nTuesdays and Wednesdays.<\/p>\n<p>To boost your chances of securing future<br \/>\nhousing, register in both Chalmers&#8217; system<br \/>\nand our housing queue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong>\u00a0This does not increase your chances<br \/>\nof getting a master apartment.<\/p>\n<p data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\">\n                <\/p><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/p><p data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\"><div id=\"accordion-1152237993-1361227242\" class=\"accordion   \">        <div class=\"accordion-group \">\n            <div class=\"accordion-heading\">\n                <a aria-controls=\"accordion-group-380624196-2147194222\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"accordion-toggle collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1152237993-1361227242\" href=\"#accordion-group-380624196-2147194222\">\n                    Total rental period\n                    <svg class=\"bi bi-chevron-right\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M6.646 3.646a.5.5 0 01.708 0l6 6a.5.5 0 010 .708l-6 6a.5.5 0 01-.708-.708L12.293 10 6.646 4.354a.5.5 0 010-.708z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div hidden id=\"accordion-group-380624196-2147194222\" class=\"accordion-body  collapse\">\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n                    \n<p>The total rental period is limited to <strong>6 years<\/strong>,<br \/>\nincluding time spent in a master apartment.<\/p>\n<p>If you continue with a Ph.D., this limit is<br \/>\nextended by <strong>3 additional years<\/strong>. Submit<br \/>\nan employment agreement to confirm your<br \/>\nPh.D. status.<br \/>\n\n                <\/p><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/p><p data-prosemirror-content-type=\"node\" data-prosemirror-node-name=\"paragraph\" data-prosemirror-node-block=\"true\">\n<\/p><p><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Ikon-payment.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Ikon-payment.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14495\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Rent<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Why is the first invoice different?<br \/>\n<\/strong>May include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Partial month<\/li>\n<li>Two months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The exact period is shown on the invoice under<br \/>\n\u201cPertains to period.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>When do I start paying?<br \/>\n<\/strong>From contract start date. Rent is normally due on<br \/>\nthe last day of the month before your contract<br \/>\nbegins. For the first invoice you may receive<br \/>\na few extra days.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why is the rent different between<br \/>\nsimilar apartments?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Rent varies depending on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Address<\/li>\n<li>Renovation standard<\/li>\n<li>Apartment equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For example newer apartments or those with<br \/>\nbetter standard may have higher rent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When do I start paying rent?<br \/>\n<\/strong>You start paying rent from the first day of your<br \/>\ncontract, regardless of when you collect the keys.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do I pay all year?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Yes, rent is paid for 12 months per year.<br \/>\nAlthough you pay for one month at a time.<\/p>\n<div id=\"accordion-1250659535-1753659035\" class=\"accordion   \">        <div class=\"accordion-group \">\n            <div class=\"accordion-heading\">\n                <a aria-controls=\"accordion-group-1061194249-1771199611\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"accordion-toggle collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1250659535-1753659035\" href=\"#accordion-group-1061194249-1771199611\">\n                    Subleasing\n                    <svg class=\"bi bi-chevron-right\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M6.646 3.646a.5.5 0 01.708 0l6 6a.5.5 0 010 .708l-6 6a.5.5 0 01-.708-.708L12.293 10 6.646 4.354a.5.5 0 010-.708z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div hidden id=\"accordion-group-1061194249-1771199611\" class=\"accordion-body  collapse\">\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n                    \nDuring June, July &amp; August you can<br \/>\nsublease your apartment if you have<br \/>\na Master contract and apply for<br \/>\npermission.\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div> <\/div>\n<p><strong>Tip!<\/strong><br \/>\nFind more questions and<br \/>\nanswers in our regular FAQ.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/ImBoxikonENG.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/ImBoxikonENG.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"124\" height=\"69\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-12321\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rent Why is the first invoice different? 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