Sogn Studentby

Sogn Studentby is a residential complex for university students in Nordre Aker with 16 buildings and around 1400 apartments, mostly single rooms sharing common facilities. The site has a Rema 1000 grocery store and connects to the city center via bus lines 22 and 25 at Yrkesskolen stop.

Part of this residential complex was completed before the 1952 Winter Olympics, when it housed athletes from around the world competing in Oslo. The land itself traces back to the medieval Sogn estate, which once belonged to Hovedøya Abbey.

The student village centers on a community space called Amatøren, where residents gather for film screenings and quiz nights run by student organizers. This hub shapes how students interact and creates a social focal point beyond individual rooms.

The complex is in a residential area with direct bus access, making it easy for students to reach the city center and university campuses. Having a grocery store nearby simplifies daily life and the area provides enough space for comfortable student living.

The name Sogn comes from a medieval farm that was later divided into three sections and shaped important chapters of Oslo's past. This connection to local heritage remains visible today through the neighborhood name, which echoes centuries back.

Location: Oslo Municipality

Elevation above the sea: 180 m

GPS coordinates: 59.95243,10.72879

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:08