Living in Segovia
Are you planning to study at IE University’s Segovia campus?
If so, one of your biggest questions at this point might be, “Where am I going to live?” Your living situation can be a determining factor in your quality of life in Segovia. Therefore, we would recommend beginning the housing search as soon as possible to make sure that you are able to choose the option that is best for you!
There are two primary types of accommodation available to our students: Student Residences (dormitories) and private flats. Homestays with local families are also an option (more details below).
STUDENT RESIDENCES
REYES CATÓLICOS RESIDENCE HALL
- IMPORTANT: NOW OPEN RESERVATION TERM FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/2021 until filling the available slots.
- IEU's residence hall, which has 61 spots exclusively for our students.
- All rooms have a private bathroom, WiFi, daily cleaning service, and full board (three meals a day served in the university’s cafeteria).
- The prices vary between 879€ and 1.167€ per month, depending on the occupancy of the room (individual or double) and its size.
- To reserve a spot, it is necessary to pay a 950€ deposit that is refunded only after the completion of the academic year.
Calle Cardenal Zuñiga 12, Segovia
Contact: residencehall@ie.edu
THE FACTORY RESIDENCE
- IMPORTANT: RESERVATION FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/2021 from January 15th.
- Located only 5 minutes away from campus, IE University recommends this superb residence in the case that our own is full.
- They offer single rooms with an en suite bathroom. They provide services as: WiFi, cleaning, safe, mini fridge, etc.
- The prices vary between 690€ and 1.150€ per month, only with breakfast and dinner included. Lunch is offered as well, but at an additional cost. The IE University Cafeteria’s meal plan is a complementary option, and can be purchased directly on campus.
Calle de los Vargas 17, Segovia
Contact: reservas@factoryresidence.com or +34 921 424 650
LA FLORESTA RESIDENCE
- Remodeled 15th century palace that has been converted into a student residence with 34 rooms.
- Reservation period: Currently open for the 2019/2020 academic year.
- Location: Segovia city center, close to IE University.
- The residence includes a cafeteria, restaurant, rooftop, study area, TV area, and events hall.
- Individual rooms with double beds and private bathrooms. The monthly rent includes wifi, daily cleaning from Monday to Friday.
- A 24-hour reception desk, package collection, weekly changing of sheets and towels, and a full meal plan.
- Prices starting at 1000€ per month.
Calle de San Agustín 27, Segovia
Contact: info@sweethomesegovia.com
BEYOND CAMPUS AND HOST FAMILIES
BEYOND CAMPUS
“Curated apartments nearby your Campus”
More than 85% students are overseas students who have travelled thousands of miles from their homes to study, leaving behind their familiar comfort zone and landing in an unknown country where their biggest task is to find suitable accommodation.
Beyond Campus is the new platform for IE students to find their accommodation, assisted from start to finish. It was created by a team of IE MBA alumni who successfully identified a real need for good, reliable and safe accommodation for the growing IE community.
Not only do we have the best-curated apartments nearby your campus but we strive to improve the experience offering contracts in English, 24/7 service, quality control of apartments, amongst other benefits!
After a successful launch in Madrid, Beyond Campus is landing in Segovia for the course of 2019/2020. With a philosophy of “taking care of our student community” our team is currently working to offer the best services to our community.
INNFAMILY
If you prefer living in a family environment where you can practice your Spanish and enjoy delicious home cooked meals, then a home stay is the perfect option for you!
IE has an agreement with the company InnFamily, which pairs host families with university students. IE students receive a 30% discount on the booking fee.
InnFamily is a company specialized in providing host family accommodation for students who are planning temporary exchange programs in Spanish universities and colleges.
When matching host families and students, they take the specific needs of each student into account. Staying with a host family is a great way to get to know Spanish culture, language, and traditions first-hand without worrying about the daily house-keeping duties. In addition, many of the host families have university-aged children who live at home, which helps facilitate the student’s integration in the Spanish destination city.
RESIDENCE APARTMENTS
SWEET HOME SEGOVIA RESIDENCE APARTMENTS
- Reservation period: Currently open for the 2019/2020 academic year.
- Location: Segovia city center, close to IE University.
- Apartments of up to 7 individual rooms with double beds and the possibility of private bathrooms. The monthly rent includes services akin to those of a residence, such as the following: wifi, daily cleaning service, changing of sheets and towels, electricity, heating, water, a 24-hour reception desk, package collection, and a partial meal plan from Monday to Friday. With the tastes and dietary needs of the students always taken into account, a full daily breakfast service is provided.
- Prices starting at 700€ per month.
A FINAL NOTE ON RENTING
**Note: The most important factor that influences the amount you spend on rent is whether or not you decide to share an apartment. Living alone is always more expensive. If you don’t know anyone who you can share a flat with, but would like to find accommodation with another IEU student, you should join the IEU Housing Segovia Facebook group. This group forum has been specifically designed to help you find flatmates and to find more information on renting in Segovia
PRICES
Though prices for renting an apartment in Segovia vary depending on several factors, including the student’s personal taste and his/her needs, you can expect to pay anywhere between 500€ and 950€ a month for a one or two-bedroom apartment. If you plan to share your flat with other students, expect to pay between 250€ and 400€ per month.
BEFORE SIGNING A CONTRACT
If you plan to live in a flat, we always recommend visiting it in person before signing a contract. It is also important that you don’t pay the landlord prior to signing a contract. This is important in order to avoid scams.
ABOUT THE CONTRACT
Rental contracts usually last one year, although you can sometimes negotiate with the landlord to rent for a shorter period. This will sometimes cause the price to increase. The landlords will usually ask for a security deposit that can be the equivalent of 1 to 6 months of rent. You can negotiate the terms with them. In addition, it is important to always request a receipt of payment as well as a contract which has been signed by both parties.
UTILITIES
Additional expenses such as electricity, water, gas, wi-fi, etc., are not typically included in the cost of rent.