How do I find affordable student accommodation in Switzerland?
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Finding affordable student accommodation in Switzerland can be a challenge because of the high cost of rent. Here are a few tips to help you:
Start your search early
Look for accommodation as soon as possible to give yourself time to find an affordable option.
Use specialist sites
Find student accommodation on dedicated sites. Here are a few of them: https://www.students.ch/fr/ https://www.wohnen.ethz.ch/en/ https://www.studentsfirst.ch/ https://www.unisg.ch/fr/studium/zulassung/studierendenunterkunft https://www.heimatschutz.ch/fr/services/logement/logements-etudiants/ http://www.studenthousing.ch http://www.unige.ch/logement
Share accommodation
Share accommodation with flatmates to cut costs. You can find flatmates via social networks, dedicated websites or your university notice boards.
Look outside urban areas
Accommodation outside urban centres can be cheaper. If you're prepared to move a little further away from your university, you could save some money.
Contact student associations
Some associations can offer affordable accommodation for students or put you in touch with private landlords.
Be flexible
If you're flexible about the size and location of your accommodation, you may be able to find cheaper options.
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