Moving in
Before you can move into your accommodation you must visit KTH Entré on KTH main campus to collect the keys. On your contract you will find the address of your housing and your lease period (i.e. the start and end dates of the contract).
Arrival days for spring and fall semester
Read more about the Arrival day and key pick up for January here . Please note that some contracts for Spring semester start on January 13th. Check the start date on your contract.
In August Arrival Days at KTH main campus take place on 1st, 16th and 17th of August 2025. The opening hours at KTH Entré are extended and new international students are offered various arrival services. If possible, pick up your keys for KTH Housing on one of these dates and take the opportunity to meet other students.
Pick up your keys during the term
If you are a new tenant, you must visit KTH Entré to pick up your keys and your signed contract. You can pick up your key from 13.00 on the starting date of your contract at the earliest. If the start date is on a weekend or a holiday you are welcome on the next regular work day from 13.00. Try to plan your arrival within KTH Entré opening hours , i.e weekdays during office hours.
It is not possible to pick up the keys before the contract's start date. Only the contract holder can pick up the keys; you can not send a friend or relative to do so. Also, remember to bring your photo identification, for example, your passport.
Date for key pick up
The date for the earliest possible key pick-up depends on whether the month starts on a regular workday or not, please check the table carefully.
| Contract starts | Earliest key pick up date |
|---|---|
| 1 December 2025 | 1 December 2025 |
| 1 January 2026 | 2 January 2026 (Friday 13.00 to 16.00) |
| 1 February 2026 | 2 February 2026 (Monday) |
| 1 March 2026 | 2 March 2026 (Monday) |