Housing for international students
You must apply for housing as soon as you have been accepted into Business Academy Aarhus!
Unfortunately, Business Academy Aarhus cannot offer housing as we do not have any dormitories.
However, you can apply for housing via Student Housing Aarhus or Basecamp by Xior, which administers residences for students across Aarhus.
Student Housing Aarhus is cheaper and offers typical dormitory rooms.
Basecamp by Xior is more expensive and further away from the Academy but is brand new and has a gym, cinema, and community events on the premises.
You should apply for housing as soon as you receive confirmation of acceptance (and before you arrive in Denmark).
Housing guarantee through Student Housing Aarhus
Aarhus municipality guarantees that all new students can get a student rental through Student Housing Aarhus. The housing guarantee applies to all 1-person applicants starting at an institution of education in Aarhus in the autumn semester.
How to apply for housing (if not using the housing guarantee)
At Student Housing Aarhus or Basecamp by Xior, you will find instructions in English on how to apply for a room.
You will also find a list of dormitories managed by Student Housing Aarhus. These are listed according to town areas and room types (single, couple, couple with children).
You can apply for housing before you are accepted into your studies in Aarhus, but you cannot sign a contract until six months before the start of your studies.
Please note you need to be at least 18 years old when the accommodation contract is signed.
What to expect from your dormitory?
The dormitories have various standards, as Student Housing Aarhus uses different buildings for student housing.
As of 1 February 2026, Ravnsbjerg will no longer offer single rooms with a shared kitchen.
From August 2025, you can rent a room for only 2,000 DKK monthly. You will then be first in line to move internally into a 2 or 2,5 room flat from February 2026.
Private rental
You can also rent a room or a flat through private rental.
Please note that the flats are not furnished. The number of rooms in a flat does not refer to bedrooms but to the total number of rooms, this means that a four-roomed flat might only have 2 bedrooms. It’s possible to rent a big flat if there are about 3-4 of you.
Beware of swindlers and never make any payment before physically viewing the accommodation and signing a legal contract. Make sure that you carefully read the contract’s terms. If the offer seems too good to be true, it probably is. Be especially wary of offers on Facebook.
Most landlords will require a deposit. Normally, you must pay a 1-month deposit for a room and a 3-month deposit for a flat. Ask for a separate receipt and do not pay cash. A bank transfer can be traced in the case of fraud.
Below you will find a list of websites (in English) for entire flats or for single rooms
If you Google ‘bolig aarhus’, you will get a lot of hits. Unfortunately, many of the sites are only in Danish but Google Translate can help you understand the text.
Short-term housing
If your long-term housing is not available when you arrive in Aarhus, there are several options for short-term stays. Please note, however, that these are rather expensive compared to the monthly rent of a student dormitory room.
You can check for youth hostels (such as Roberta's Society) in Aarhus or couchsurfing/Airbnb.
Do you need any help?
If you have any questions you can write to us at info@baaa.dk