Housing applications
Applications for the Autumn Semester open on 1st April and close on 15th November.
Applications for the Spring Semester open on 1st December and close on 15th May.
The University Housing Office (BLOG) currently manages nearly 800 student accommodations, in the form of furnished rooms and studios, offering stable, affordable, and high-quality housing solutions for students and doctoral candidates.
BLOG fulfills an essential mission: to facilitate access to student housing at moderate rents. Housing is indeed a key condition for academic success and equal opportunities.
Through professional management and transparent allocation mechanisms, BLOG makes a significant contribution to the well-being of its student community
Direct access to the registration portal
Important: plan your accommodation ahead of your arrival at the University of Geneva
Finding accommodation in Geneva can be challenging, particularly at the start of the academic year.
To maximize your chances, we strongly recommend starting your housing search as soon as you decide to come to Geneva.
The University of Geneva does not offer automatic allocation of student accommodation. We therefore encourage you to explore all available housing options as early as possible. Please also keep in mind that rents and the cost of living in Geneva are relatively high, which is an important factor to consider when planning your stay.
A Swiss residential address is required to obtain a student residence permit.
Please note that registration on the housing portal does not guarantee accommodation. We strongly encourage you to also explore solutions offered by our partners: AGLAE (Association genevoise pour le logement des étudiants) and 1h par m² (housing in exchange for assistance).
You may also consult listings posted by private individuals in our private accommodation section
Accommodation managed by BLOG is reserved for students who meet the following criteria:
- Are of legal age, enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, and registered at the University of Geneva or the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, or registered at UNIGE as part of an exchange programme managed by the Academic Mobility Office.
- Have a gross annual income not exceeding CHF 32,500, based on a 100% employment rate.
- Whose parents (or one parent) or legal guardians do not reside in the “Grand Genève” area
For further details, please consult the Student Housing Allocation Directive.
Accommodation managed by BLOG is reserved for doctoral candidates who meet the following criteria:
- Are enrolled as doctoral candidates at the University of Geneva, or postdoctoral researchers registered at UNIGE under the Swiss Confederation Excellence Scholarship Programme.
- Have a gross annual income not exceeding CHF 81,246, based on a 100% employment rate.
- Do not reside in the “Grand Genève” area
For further details, please consult the Doctoral and Postdoctoral Housing Allocation Directive
Only housing applications submitted via the Registration Portal are considered by the University of Geneva Housing Office (BLOG).
Complete applications are reviewed by BLOG, which informs applicants by email of the status of their application (eligible or not eligible) and then proceeds with the registration of eligible applications.
If you are a student, your application must include the following documents:
- A sworn statement certifying that your income does not exceed CHF 2,500.00 per month (template available for download here);
- A certificate of enrolment or valid proof of enrolment for the period covered by the housing application.
If you are a doctoral candidate, your application must include the following documents:
- A document confirming your doctoral status;
- Proof of income.
For further details, please consult:
the Student Housing Allocation Directive
the Doctoral and Postdoctoral Housing Allocation Directive
Applications are processed and registered in chronological order : first come, first served.
When an accommodation becomes available, it is immediately offered to the first person on the waiting list, who receives a priority access link valid for 24 working hours.
The housing reservation becomes final once the first month’s rent has been paid and the accuracy of the information provided has been verified.
At the start of both academic semesters, February and September, 30% of vacant accommodation is reserved for priority exchange students. The allocation of these units is managed by the Academic Mobility Office.
For further details, please consult the Student Housing Allocation Directive.
Applications are processed and registered in chronological order of receipt: first come, first served.
When accommodation becomes available, it is immediately offered to the first applicant on the waiting list, who receives a priority access link valid for 24 working hours.
The reservation becomes final once the first month’s rent has been paid and the accuracy of the information provided has been verified.
50 rooms or studios are reserved for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers who are Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship holders and are prioritised before the general housing allocation process opens.
For further details, please consult the Doctoral and Postdoctoral Housing Allocation Directive.
Available accommodations can be viewed once the access link has been received.
To learn more about the different types of accommodation offered by the University of Geneva Housing Office (BLOG), please consult the presentation page of our residences.
The reservation is confirmed once the first month’s rent has been paid and the information provided has been verified.
No refund will be issued where ineligibility results from inaccurate or false information provided by the applicant.
Failure to sign the lease by the end of the scheduled move-in month may be considered a withdrawal and may lead to closure of the application file.
OUR OFFICES
Uni Dufour, 1er étage
Rue du Général-Dufour 24
1204 Genève
MAILING ADDRESS
Bureau des logements UNIGE
Rue du Général-Dufour 24
1211 Genève 4
