Private student dormitory in Szczecin — what you need to know
Szczecin has 4 public universities with a combined enrolment of ~22,900 full-time students:
- University of Szczecin (US) — over 10,000 full-time students, the largest in the region
- West Pomeranian University of Technology (ZUT) — over 6,000 full-time students
- Pomeranian Medical University (PUM) — 4,600 full-time students
- Maritime University of Szczecin (Politechnika Morska) — 2,300 students
Plus several private universities (Academy of Art, WSB Merito, others).
Szczecin stands out with the highest public dormitory access rate among Polish cities with PBSA properties: ZUT offers 2,907 beds at its student residence, US — 1,421 beds in 4 dormitories (Bakałarz, Belferek, Kordecki, Portowiec), Maritime University — 858 beds, PUM — 514 beds in 3 dormitories at Pomorzany (DS3, DS4, DS5 Eskulap at Dunikowskiego). Combined 5,700 beds for ~22,900 students = ~24.9% access — significantly higher than other large cities (2-9%).
The average rental price for an apartment in Szczecin per Otodom February 2026 falls in the 2,200-2,900 PLN/month segment. A private dormitory all-in from 1,800 PLN per month (Hussar Loft Kompaktowy) is a comparable alternative with greater comfort and no private rental risks.
Our database lists 1 property in Szczecin: Hussar Loft (operated by Champion Invest) — the first private student dormitory in Szczecin, ul. Husarów in Gumieńce district. 75 one-bedroom apartments (Compact 18m² from 1,800 PLN, Comfort 19-22m² 1,950-2,250 PLN, Premium 23-24m² 2,400-2,500 PLN). Air conditioning, gym, yoga room, laundry, EV charging stations. 15 min to University of Szczecin, direct connection to PUM.