The Challenge: Supporting Students Beyond Enrollment

For many students, securing university admission is only the first step—the real challenge begins when they have to navigate housing, friendships, and settling into life in a new city.

At KTH Royal Institute of Technology, these concerns are especially relevant. As a top university in Sweden, KTH welcomes a large number of international and relocating students, many of whom arrive without local networks, without knowing the housing market, and with limited access to peer guidance.

At the same time, social integration is just as important as securing a place to live. Students want to arrive feeling like they belong—but without structured ways to connect, they often start their university experience feeling isolated and uncertain.
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The Solution: A Student-Led Approach to Community and Housing Support

To bridge this gap, KTH introduced Goin’, a community where students could connect, share insights, and support each other before arriving on campus.

📌 Key areas of focus:
🔹 Housing support – Helping students navigate Stockholm’s competitive rental market.
🔹 Student experience – Allowing students to meet future classmates and roommates.

"Goin’ has proven to be a valuable addition to our support for incoming students. It is great too see that they connect to discuss future plans and challenges, build friendships and form a community even before coming to Stockholm. Our students come from all over the world and ensuring a smooth transition is a top priority for KTH." - Åsa Andersson, Head of Unit, International Student Recruitment at KTH

A Community That Builds Excitement Before Day One

✅Over 74,000 friendships have been formed within the KTH community, allowing students to connect with like-minded peers, study partners, and potential housemates before even stepping on campus.
✅ 99% of students say Goin’ makes them more excited about starting their studies, transforming the pre-arrival period into a time of anticipation rather than anxiety.
✅ 95% of students say Goin’ helps reduce anxiety about making friends.

For international students, arriving in a new country without a support network can be overwhelming. Goin’ eliminates that uncertainty by providing a trusted space where students can connect, ask questions, and feel supported from day one.

"Goin’ is simply fantastic since I believe that you can make your own circle of friends with other aspiring KTH students even before the lessons start. Moreover, I think it is very helpful because you can obtain any kind of information from students all around the world, not only for KTH specifically but for the whole academic world." — Sean from Italy

"I wouldn't know what type of colleagues to expect. Being able to connect with other students and get familiar with them makes me feel very relieved. Besides, through this app, I was able to meet another student from the same course as me from my city!" — Patrícia from Portugal
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How the Community Transformed the Housing Experience

Securing safe, affordable, and suitable accommodation is a top priority for incoming students. At KTH, housing is a major discussion point, with two of the top five most active community groups focused on housing and finding roommates.

To support students in this process, Goin’ provides a space for experience sharing and matchmaking. Students exchange insights on housing options, costs, and neighborhoods while also connecting with reliable roommates or sublet candidates.

✅ 73.3% of house seekers at KTH report that Goin’ has helped them in their housing search experience. This support system helps students secure housing faster, gain a better understanding of the local market, and find trustworthy flatmates.

"The community is of great help to students in multiple ways, helping people connect with each other, specifically through conversation groups for housing and other topics. Really appreciate your effort!" — Kartikeya from India

"It's helpful in finding people who have to follow the same process as me before moving to Sweden, such as visa arrangements and so on. By sharing these experiences with each other, I feel super motivated and can't wait to be on campus soon." — Mona from Iran

"Goin' is a great app and, most importantly, user-friendly. I got a lot of information as a new joiner and had many of my questions answered, especially as I am coming from another country." — Imtiaz from Bangladesh

The Impact: A Student Experience Strategy That Works

By prioritizing early social integration and peer-supported housing assistance, KTH has taken student experience beyond orientation day. Through their Goin’ to KTH community, they now support students arriving on campus to be better prepared, more confident, and already part of a community.

Why does this matter for other universities?

When students feel connected before they arrive, they are more likely to stay engaged throughout their academic journey. A student-driven community space for housing support not only reduces stress but also makes finding accommodation easier. Early social integration creates a sense of belonging, helping students settle in faster and thrive both academically and personally. 

By creating a scalable, student-led community, universities can ensure that every student starts their journey informed, supported, and connected.
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Let’s Build a Stronger Student Community Together

If your university is looking to enhance student onboarding, community engagement, and housing support, Goin’ has a proven track record of success. Schedule a meeting today to explore how we can help your students feel connected, supported, and ready to succeed.