Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the waiting time?
The waiting time varies a lot. As our applicants ask for accommodation for a limited time and usually from a certain date, it is difficult to estimate a general waiting time, as it in each case depends on the availability of accommodation and the demand for accommodation during the specific period.

The availability of apartments tend to change quickly. Therefore, we book our apartments only two months ahead in time. Meaning that if you have applied in March for an apartment from October, you will be contacted no earlier than August.

An advice is to turn in the application as soon as possible so that you have a good position in the queue. However, applying early is no guarantee that we will be able to offer accommodation for the requested period.

If I have not received an offer before the date I requested, do I still remain in the queue?

If the requested moving-in-date on your application has passed without your receiving an offer, your application will be removed unless you contact UAC to update your application.

Are the apartments and rooms furnished?
All our apartments and rooms are furnished. Please see details about the respective accommodation area below Accommodation.

Kitchen equipment?
Information regarding kitchens is given at the respective accommodation area below Accommodation.

Are dogs, cats or other pets allowed?
No pets are allowed in any of our apartments or rooms.

Who can stay at Strix & Pax?

Foreign undergraduate students centrally accepted to an exchange program through the Department of Student Affairs at Karolinska Institutet.

Karolinska Institutet has an exchange agreement with a number of universities, and the students coming within such an agreement has the right to apply for Strix&Pax. You know that you can apply for Strix and Pax if you have received a formal welcome letter from one of the international student advisors at the Department of Student Affairs at Karolinska Institutet. You need to send a copy of that letter to UAC in order to be accepted for a room at Strix&Pax.

More information here

Where do I pay the rent?
See Rent

When do I pay the deposit ?
The deposit is included in the first monthly rental invoice emailed or given to tenants at the time of arrival. You have ten days from the starting day of the contract to pay the first invoice.

When is the deposit returned?

See Departure

What happens if I do not pay the rent on time?
Tenants who fail to pay in time will be charged an extra fee of SEK 50. Tenants who repeatedly fail to observe the due dates will be given notice of termination of contract.

What is included in the rent?
The rent includes water, heating and electricity.

How do I find the UAC office?
See About us