Accomodation
Most exchange students will be staying at the student hostels/homes run by the Student Welfare Organization, Ålesund (SFS). This is located at Volsdalsberga, about 2 km from the town centre and 2-3 km from the college campus.
The student homes consist of single rooms with bathrooms and a kitchen shared with 3 other students at a monthly price (July 2003) of NOK 1940. When moving in students will have to pay deposit of NOK 2500. This will be returned when leaving the room. You may get a higher standard room with your own kitchen (20 m2) at a price of NOK 2420 per month and a deposit of NOK 3000. Be aware that you may have to accept a room in this more expensive category if the cheaper rooms are already hired. If you do not arrive at the beginning of the semester, it might be that all rooms in the student homes are occupied. There are also apartments (40 m2 and 44 m2, both with 1 bedroom) at a monthly rent of NOK 3250 and NOK 3470. The deposit for apartments is NOK 4000. Most of the apartments are occupied by families. Please note that the prices are subject to changes.
The rent is paid for entire months or half months if date of arrival and departure is informed well in advance. In addition to the rent, students must pay for electricity and the use of telephone and washing facilities. Kitchen equipment, cutlery and crockery, quilt and pillow can be rented from SFS at a price of NOK 75 per month. Bed clothing can be bought from SFS at purchase price. There is a responsible caretaker at the student homes. Ask him/her for practical advice/help !
To get easy access to the student homes, you should, if possible, arrive there on a weekday before 15:00 o'clock.
Students are requested to send information regarding exact time of arrival and flight number to AAUC's international contact person(s) so that the room can be prepared and key delivery arranged.
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