Pax Emmylundsvägen 1-3

For exchange students at Karolinska Institutet only.

UAC administers a number of rooms for Karolinska Institutet in Pax. The rooms are rented by Karolinska Institutet for exchange students in order to be able to offer them accommodation. Due to the shortage of student accommodation in Stockholm this arrangement is necessary.

The landlord is the students´housing company in Stockholm, SSSB, www.sssb.se

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72 student rooms, rent SEK 3000/month, deposit SEK 1000

During the fall 2010 the landlord will perform renovations on the exterior window joints. A timetiable will be distributed within short.

Room size approximately 18 sqm
Private shower/toilet
Furnished with single bed, desk, bookshelf and chair
Shared kitchen
Common laundry room
Access to internet

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Arrival - keys
The room are available from 13.00 on the day of your arrival.

The keys are to be picked up at the UAC office during our opening hours. If you have a host student meeting you, he or she is welcome to pick the keys up for you in advance. Global friends are responsible for the host students. You can read more about Global Friends on www.globalfriends.se.

How to get to Pax:
Take the subway from T-Centralen, the blue line towards Akalla/Hjulsta. Get off at Västra Skogen. Walk over the square towards the walking paths/cycleways where you can see the sign “Studentbostäder”.

If you take the path that goes along the road, there is a big yellow brick building on your left side and that is Pax, Emmylundsvägen 1-3.

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Common kitchen
You might need to buy your own kitchen utilities (sometimes there are some utensils left from earlier students that you may use). Every student has an own cupboard and a place in the fridge for food.
The kitchen door should always be locked.
Never pour cooking oil down the kitchen drains, as they will clog the pipes.
Each tenant is responsible for keeping the kitchen clean and tidy.

Corridor
All tenants are responsible to keep the common areas tidy.

Furniture and other equipment
Each room are furnished with a bed, a desk, a bookshelf, a chair, and two lamps, each room has its own toilet/showerroom. The room is equipped with mattress, pillow and blanket, please note that you need to bring your own towels and bed linnen.
Deficiencies regarding the inventory should be reported to the house caretaker. When a student is leaving Strix damaged and/or missing items will be replaced and charged to the tenant.

Electronic key system
The communal areas (e.g. the laundry-room and entrance) are fitted with electronic keys for a safer living environment and to reduce the risk of vandalism. All use of electronic keys is registered and SSSB may make use of this information in connection with acts of e.g. vandalism in the property. We can also block a key in case you lose it, thereby preventing unauthorised entry. Each electronic key is personal and directly linked to the apartment. Never exchange keys with your neighbour or lend one to someone not authorised to use it since you will be held responsible should anything happen.

Garbage disposal
The entrance to the facility for household garbage is found on the front of Emmylundsvägen 1, the entrance of the facility for bulky garbage is found on the front of Emmylundsvägen 3. There is a recycling station for glass, metal, newspapers and cardboards by the parking lot.

Household garbage should be thrown in tightly sealed plastic bags.

Internet access
Broadband is installed in all student rooms. In order to connect to the network, you need to fill out a subscription and send to Tele2. A connection fee of SEK 375 has to be paid by the student. There will be an application form on the desk in your room when you move in. It is not possible to send in the application form before moving in.

Laundry rooms
The laundry rooms are located in the basement. Booking at the board and entrance with your electronic key. More info

Mail
Mail for the students is left in the mailboxes beside each corridor door. Your room key goes to your mailbox. Mark your mailbox with your name, in order for the mail to be delivered!

Sauna
In the basement there is a sauna that you may use at no cost. Booking at the board and entrance with your electronic key.

Banks
At the square outside the subway station Västra skogen there is a cash dispenser. The closest bank is at Solna Centrum, take bus 113.
Banks are generally open Monday - Friday 09.30 - 15.00 hours. Some banks in central Stockholm are open 09.00 - 16.30 hours.
Bills can also be paid in some stores at a lower rate than at the bank. The closest to your bilding is HUVUSTA SPEL & TOBAK, at Storgatan 76-78.

Grocery stores
ICA beside Strix (Armégatan 32) Open 09-21 Every day
Konsum at the square outside the subway station Open 08-21 Every day