Finding safe, affordable, and well-located housing is the second-biggest decision after picking your university. Our directory lists university-owned residences, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), homestay programs, shared-flat platforms, and short-term arrival housing across the countries we cover. Listings show property type, distance to the nearest campus, public-source rent ranges, and whether the provider accepts international student bookings.
Sub-categories
University Residences
On-campus or university-managed halls — usually the cheapest and easiest option for first-year international students.
Private Student Housing (PBSA)
Purpose-built student halls run by private operators, typically with all-inclusive bills and amenities.
Shared Flats & Roommate Matching
Platforms that connect international students with verified flatmates in shared apartments.
Homestays & Host Families
Live with a local family — often the fastest way to learn the language and adapt to the local culture.
Short-Term Arrival Housing
Hostels, aparthotels, and 30-day rentals for the gap between landing and signing a long-term lease.
Tenant Rights Resources
Official tenant-rights organisations and free legal-aid clinics for international students, by country.
What to know before you sign
- Never pay a deposit before viewing the property in person or via a verified video call.
- Get any contract you cannot fully read reviewed by your university’s international office or a legal-aid clinic.
- Confirm whether the rent is “cold” (excluding utilities) or “warm” (all-inclusive) — terminology varies by country.
- Apply to university-run housing the moment you receive your admission letter; allocations are usually first-come, first-served.
Studies Multiverse is an independent directory. Listings are compiled from public sources and provider submissions. We do not act as a rental agent, and we do not guarantee availability or pricing — always confirm details directly with the housing provider.