Our Residences
Kollegiekontoret manages 24 estates (often simply called “hall of residences”), four independent hall of residences (Ravnbjerg Kollegiet, Skjoldhøjkollegiet, Tandlægekollegiet and Vilh. Kiers Kollegiet) and a private hall of residence, Christian X's Kollegiet. In total, this is about 4000 leases.
The Typical Hall of Residence does not exist!
Kollegiekontoret offers a wide range of housing opportunities. From one and two room flats to dublettes and triplettes (two or three people share the kitchen and / or bath and toilet). You can also apply for a room on our halls with shared facilities where 8-16 residents share a kitchen and in some cases, shower / toilet.
Certain halls of residence are suitable for those who seek social contacts across the borders of study or are new in town. Some halls are suitable for couples or friends, and others suit those who already have studied some years in Århus and who want to move to one of our other halls.
Read about the various housing facilities, social life, residents’ democracy, committees, etc. on the halls’ own websites which are listed on the right. The residences can be applied for at StudentHousingAarhus.com
Tenants' Democracy
Through tenants’ democracy, each tenant has a unique opportunity to actively influence the daily operation, maintenance and development of their own halls.
The degree of influence depends on commitment and effort, but as in any other democracy it also depends on agreeing with others. Many decisions begin with discussions between the neighbors at each hall of residence. From that point, it will travel through the system and if the idea receives a majority, the road is paved for it to be implemented.
In Kollegiekontoret’s estates the democratic organ is called the estate committee and in the independent halls of residence it is called the residents' council.
Influence Your Daily Life
It is not a requirement to participate in the tenants' democracy when you live at a hall of residence, but it is an opportunity to influence your daily life, knowledge of board's work and make your CV (resumé) more attractive. If you like this, we can only encourage you to attend the tenants’ meetings at your hall of residence and apply for the position as a member of the Estate Committee or Residents' Council.
If You Want More Trusted Positions
Tenants’ democracy is reflected on all levels of the organisation. If you are a member of the Estate Committee or the Residents’ Council and you have become interested in more challenges, then there is a good chance to be elected to other trusted positions through Kollegiekontoret in Århus s.m.b.a., for example as a member of the Board or the Executive Committee.
