Housing
Explore student housing options in Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim. Housing providers, application procedures and any housing guarantees vary by campus. Please follow the guidance for the campus where you will study.
Study at BI
Would you like to live at the forest's edge, with serene lakes as your neighbour? Or do you prefer to live in the city centre with cafés, shops and theatres at your doorstep?
Student housing is generally an affordable option and a great way to meet new people and build your social network.
Housing application and guarantee – Oslo
BI cooperates with several housing providers offering student accommodation in Oslo. Your choice of room depends on your preferences and availability with the housing providers. You may be able to stay for the duration of your studies by renewing your contract each year, subject to your provider's terms and conditions.
The application process, deadlines and fee described in this section apply to BI Campus Oslo. For housing information for Campus Bergen or Campus Trondheim, please see the corresponding campus section under Housing Options below.
To qualify for BI's housing guarantee in Oslo, international students must apply through the Pre-Application for Housing before 1 May for studies starting in August (autumn semester), or 1 October for studies starting in January (spring semester).
The guarantee applies only to new international students arriving in Norway for the first time. A pre-application fee of NOK 1,500 is required. The fee is non-refundable except if your admission application or study permit application is rejected.
After completing the pre-application, you will receive an email from BI with further instructions. Follow these carefully and apply directly to your chosen housing provider no later than 1 May for the autumn semester or 1 October for the spring semester.
You must complete the required steps within the deadlines even if you are still waiting for an admission decision. If your admission application or study permit application is rejected, you can request a refund of the pre-application fee.
Most rooms offered through BI's housing arrangements in Oslo are furnished. However, a furnished room is only guaranteed for exchange students staying in Norway for less than one year.
In shared accommodation, roommates are not assigned by gender, so your roommates may not be the same gender as you.
Housing Options
Find student housing options in Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim below. Application procedures, deadlines and conditions vary by campus and housing provider.
For Campus Oslo, the BI housing pre-application form shows which housing providers are available. Rooms are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so applying early gives you a better chance of receiving your preferred option. If a provider is not listed in the form, you will need to choose another available provider.
For Campus Bergen and Campus Trondheim, please follow the guidance in the relevant campus section below.
Oslo
BSN
Boligstiftelsen Nydalen (BSN) provides housing exclusively for BI students.
The price for a room in a double apartment is 6766 NOK per month for students pursuing a full degree at BI. Expenses for water and electricity are not included in the monthly rent, but internet is included.
For short term rent (exchange students staying 1 or 2 semesters) the price for a room in a double apartment is 8169 NOK per month. Expenses for hot water, internet, and electricity are included in the monthly rent.
Please note that single rooms in double apartments are the only rooms available in the BI housing agreement. Please be aware that contractural tems of the contract are set dates. Giving notice is not an option/non-negotiable.
Important: the upper age limit for signing at BSN is 29 years.
BSN is located a 5 minute walk from BI`s campus, in Nydalen.
SiO
SiO is the Foundation for Student Life in Oslo. They offer a range of welfare services for students in Oslo, including student housing. SiO housing units are located across Oslo.
You will find room prices starting from 3900 NOK per month. Rent is paid monthly. Expenses for water, electricity, and internet are normally included in the monthly rent.
Please note that single rooms are the only room type available in BI's agreement with SiO. No couples or family units!
All units include a single private bedroom. Bathroom and kitchen may be shared or private, depending on availability. The type of housing varies according to price.
Important: SiO can accept students above 34 years of age, if an application is submitted through the BI Pre-Application for Housing within the deadline.
Note! In your application directly to SiO you should list at least 4-5 preferences. The wish list should include more than one SiO residence. And you also need to tick off that you are open to similar options. There is always the chance that you might not get your 1st or 2nd choice, if there is no more availability at that residence.
Diakonhjemmet
Diakonhjemmet housing has a wide range of different units in the attractive area between Majorstuen and Vinderen in Oslo West. BI is easily reached by metro within 20 minutes door to door.
They have furnished student flats approximately 10 sqm, sharing kitchen and bathrooms with other students.
Please note that single rooms are the only room type available in BI's housing agreement with Diakonhjemmet.
Important: The upper age limit for staying at Diakonhjemmet is 29 years.
Prices start from 6000 NOK (including electricity, hot water, and internet).
Anker
Anker have several housing options all over Oslo. The rooms vary in size and price. Several of Anker's rooms are studio flats where the residents have their own kitchenette and bathroom.
Popular locations include “Sandakerveien” which is only a 5-minute walk from BI's campus Oslo. This residence has unfurnished units only!
Anker also offer rooms in very central locations downtown in Oslo, such as Ankerløkka and Københavngata. They are located just a short ride away from campus by public transport.
Anker is the only housing provider that offer units for couples in the BI agreement. You must indicate in the pre-application form that you want a couple’s unit in Anker to get an offer. Note: Family rooms are not available. It is not possible to have children staying in a couple’s unit.
Important: The upper age limit for staying at Anker is 36 years.
Prices for a room at Anker start at 8200 NOK and up per month. Rent includes hot water, electricity, and internet for most rooms
Special conditions.
Exchange students (1 semester);
If you are a 1 semester Exchange student staying with Anker, you will be allocated to their residence in Københavngata 10. The Autumn semester move-in date is 1st of September. Spring semester dates are 01.01-31.05.
So please select units in Københavngata only when completing your application to Anker.
This residence boasts a great social club, with very nice common areas such as a movie theatre, and they organise weekly social events. It is located only a short-bus ride from campus, and very close to a vibrant part of the city called Grünerløkka which has plenty of good restaurants and bars.
Bergen
Sammen
The student welfare organisation, Sammen, provides housing for students enrolled at BI’s campus in Bergen.
International students benefit from a housing guarantee, which is provided to those who follow the application instructions and apply within the established deadline.
For more information on housing options in Bergen and how to apply, please visit Sammen’s webpage at the link below. After applying directly to Sammen before the deadline 15 May, please notify BI by sending an email to info@bi.no.
Trondheim
Sit
The student welfare organisation Sit provides student housing in Trondheim, with options for students at BI Campus Trondheim.
Student accommodation varies in size, standard and location. Several residences are within walking distance of BI Campus Trondheim.
Visit Sit’s website to explore housing options and find information about availability, booking procedures and current terms and conditions.