Would you like to live socially, safely and right in the middle of student life in Lund? Then corridor living could be for you. Here, you combine study focus with community – and create memories for life.
A student dorm is often called a “corridor” in Sweden. Throughout this page, we use the term corridor.
Living in a corridor will give you a thousand wonderful moments and many happy memories that will give you life-long enjoyment. This is where life takes shape, relationships begin, families and companies are started. This is where student events are organized, where parties are planned, and where the best ideas for student shows and carnivals are born. It has been said that if you have never lived in a corridor, then you have never studied for real. So, this you don’t want to miss out on.
6 reasons to live in a corridor – according to Clara, Lund student
- The community. We always come up with things to do in a corridor. Cooking together, playing games, going out to the nation - there's so much to do, and you never get bored! Imagine how cozy it is to live with your friends?! Here, lifelong friendships are promised!
- Corridor traditions. A significant part of student life revolves around traditions and internal events. In corridors, we have corridor parties known as TDC, celebrate Halloween weeks together, and more!
- Study buddies. Study together whenever you want, however you want! Meet in the corridor kitchen, make a cup of tea, and start your study playlist on Spotify! I promise motivation will be at its peak together.
- An affordable option. It speaks for itself! A more affordable housing option - and a very fun one too!
- Social. It's so nice to have proximity to both social activities and personal time! It's literally just a door away, and you can decide exactly when you want what! How comfortable?
- Meet people outside your usual circle of friends. Engineers, doctors, mathematicians, philosophers, teacher, in the corridor, you'll find all sorts of disciplines and personalities! This allows you to meet people you might not have encountered otherwise! Expanding your social circle and having a more diverse group of friends, how wonderful!
With that said, corridor life is absolutely wonderful! I definitely think it's something you should try when studying at Lund University /Clarat
A student corridor is not always a corridor
The term comes from rooms traditionally located along a shared hallway with a communal kitchen and lounge area. Today, layouts vary. Rooms may be arranged around shared spaces or across different levels. Regardless of design, the name “corridor” remains.
What is included in your corridor accommodation
Each corridor has a shared kitchen and living room with furniture, appliances and certain basic equipment provided by AF Bostäder (except at Magasinet, Spolegatan 13).
You bring your own personal items. Some corridors may have kitchen equipment left by previous students, but this varies.
In the kitchen, you have:
- Your own cupboard for dry goods, cutlery and crockery
- Your own space in the fridge and freezer, marked with your apartment number
The furniture is adapted to the size of the space and fire safety requirements. Personal furniture must not be placed in shared areas.
When moving in, consider choosing second-hand or shared items. You can find free items at the exchange shelf in the bulky waste station, or shop in Lund's second-hand stores and flea markets. Many things can also be shared within the corridor.
Corridor contacts
Most student dorms have a corridor contact. They welcome new tenants, provide information about house rules and coordinate shared matters. Read more about corridor contacts here.
Shared responsibility
Living in a corridor means both freedom and responsibility. All residents share responsibility for keeping common areas clean and pleasant. Your caretaker carries out regular inspections.
- Weekly cleaning: The kitchen guards are responsible for each week's cleaning, for example. take out the trash and clean the floor. Cleaning Schedule. Weekly cleaning. Waste sorting.
- Semester cleaning: At least once per semester you must clean extra thoroughly (in May and December). The cleaning is inspected by the caretaker. Semester cleaning.
- House rules: Follow the house rules and contribute to a pleasant living environment. House rules.
- Report an error: Report faults in the common areas e.g. blocked kitchen sink or vermin. Fault report.
- Fire safety: Do not store items in the corridor. In case of fire, evacuate and go to the assembly point according to the evacuation plan displayed in the corridor. Fire safety.
Age limit
At the request of our tenants, corridor accommodation has an age limit of 35. If you turn 35 during your tenancy, you are not affected .
Available corridor rooms
Here you can find the corridor rooms that are available right now.