Campus Roslagen

What Campus Roslagen does

Campus Roslagen AB is a Swedish Aktiebolag wholly owned by Norrtälje kommun (Norrtälje municipality), operating a single integrated campus in Norrtälje, Sweden that combines three connected business lines: post-secondary vocational higher education (YH/Yrkeshögskola) programs delivered via partner institutions, a student and youth housing portfolio of approximately 384 furnished and unfurnished units, and a commercial real-estate rental business covering offices, premises, storage, meeting rooms, and lecture halls. Founded in 2001 and employing approximately 15 staff under CEO Frida Karlsson Bladlund, the company is governed by a politically appointed board chaired (as of 2026) by Ulf Rosengren (Miljöpartiet). Education is not delivered directly by Campus Roslagen; programs are run by satellite and site-based partners including KYH (Kyrksjö yrkeshögskola), Väddö folkhögskola, Vårdyrkeshögskolan, and Norrtälje Kompetenscentrum, and every admitted student is guaranteed a housing unit on campus (the bostadsgaranti / housing guarantee). Recent major tenants include Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset, which opened a new advanced cancer treatment department on campus in June 2026, and Baldersskolan, which is moving into ~1,600 sqm of renovated space from autumn 2026 for 77 pupils.

The underlying operating platform combines physical campus infrastructure with a set of third-party technology integrations. Property leases and rent invoices are managed through Hogia's DinHyresvärd platform, rolled out in late 2025; residents interact with the rental office via the Pigello (boendeappen) mobile application; visitor parking is registered and billed through Parkster (0–2 hours free, 6 SEK/hour thereafter); EV charging is delivered through InCharge by Vattenfall; and a digital billboard at the Norrtäljeporten campus entrance is operated with Digitrooper AB, which also built and maintains the campusroslagen.se website. The campus is connected to Norrtälje Energi's wood-chip-fired district heating (since 2003), produces approximately 23,000 kWh per year of on-site solar PV at Evert Taubes gata 1, and operates an all-electric or plug-in hybrid company-vehicle fleet. There is no proprietary AI/ML system; the sole AI reference is curriculum content (AI-driven analysis and measurement) in the Fastighetstekniker YH program.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring rental contracts (student housing, commercial offices, storage) and ancillary streams: digital-billboard advertising bookable in 4-week, 26-week, or annual slots; usage-based visitor parking; transactional meeting- and lecture-room rentals; and education-facilitation services for partner-led programs. Pricing for commercial premises is opaque ('Enligt överenskommelse' / by agreement) with a stated minimum 1-year lease term; meeting rooms are billed hourly or daily; visitor parking is the only publicly priced line. The customer base mixes large public-sector anchors (Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset, Baldersskolan, Norrtälje Kompetenscentrum, Forsvarsmakten for exercises), education partners (KYH flagship, plus Väddö, Vårdyrkeshögskolan), a long tail of SMB tenants (In Motion Movements, Culinar), and a distributed base of individual student/youth residents across the 384 housing units. Campus Roslagen also participates in EU- and Nordic-funded international projects, including CircVet (Erasmus+, 2024–) and TransFarm (Interreg Central Baltic, 2023–2026).

Name

Campus Roslagen

Legal name

Campus Roslagen AB

Website

https://campusroslagen.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Campus Roslagen AB is a municipally owned Swedish company that operates an integrated campus in Norrtälje combining post-secondary vocational education, ~384 student and youth housing units, and commercial premises rentals for students, businesses, and public-sector tenants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Campus and Property Services

NAICS

Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (72131), Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (721310), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Off-Campus Shared Student Houses (Room-by-Room) (THAMAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

International Student Housing Placement & Management (BPAJAJAL)

Keywords

• Student housing rentals
• Vocational education programs
• Commercial property leasing
• Adult education services
• Meeting room rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Norrtälje

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Student and youth housing rental: Recurring rental income from ~384 housing units (studios, corridor rooms, and apartments of 12–71 sqm) on campus, with all admitted students receiving a housing guarantee; managed by leasing staff and a tenant app.
2. Commercial property (premises and office) rental: Recurring rental income from leasing offices (e.g., 36 sqm office rooms on Kaserngatan 1, 100 sqm office suites) and larger premises (e.g., 210 sqm space on Astrid Lindgrens gata 7A) to companies and organizations; rental terms by agreement, typically minimum 1-year lease.
3. Storage unit rental: Recurring rental income from cellar storage units (källarförråd) offered as add-on space to commercial tenants.
4. Meeting and lecture room rental: Transactional rental income from booking meeting rooms and lecture halls (e.g., the 16-person Sjösala) on an hourly or daily basis.
5. Digital billboard advertising: Advertising revenue from the digital signage at Norrtäljeporten, bookable in 4-week, 26-week, or annual packages for companies and tenants seeking visibility at the campus entrance.
6. Visitor parking fees: Usage-based fees from visitor parking via Parkster (6 SEK/hour after a 0–2 hour free window); residents receive free digital permits.
7. Education facilitation / satellite-campus services: Campus Roslagen acts as the host venue for partner-led YH, university, and adult-education programs (e.g., KYH, Väddö Folkhögskola, Vårdyrkeshögskolan) and provides the physical infrastructure (classrooms, IT, labs, accommodation) for satellite and site-based study.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Campus Roslagen AB operates a single mixed-use campus in Norrtälje, Sweden, combining three connected lines of business: rental of ~384 student and youth housing units (12–71 sqm) with a guaranteed housing offer for every admitted student; rental of commercial office rooms, premises, and storage space to companies and organizations (e.g., Kaserngatan 1 and Astrid Lindgrens gata 7A); and rental of meeting rooms and lecture halls (e.g., the Sjösal). The campus also hosts partner-delivered post-secondary vocational higher education programs (YH), adult education, and community events, supported by ancillary services such as visitor parking and digital-billboard advertising at Norrtäljeporten.

Product overview

Campus Roslagen AB is a municipally owned company (part of the Norrtälje kommun group) operating a single integrated campus offering three connected lines of business: vocational higher education and adult education (Studentbostäder-adjacent programs such as Akvaponiingenjör, Processtekniker – smart industri, Fastighetstekniker – hållbar drift, Miljösamordnare – hållbara byggnader, Frontend Developer, Byggproduktionsledare, Solenergiprojektör, Fastighetsingenjör – Tekniska system, and the Norrtälje Kompetenscentrum adult-education hub); a Studentbostäder service offering ~384 furnished/unfurnished student and youth housing units; and a real-estate portfolio comprising Kontors- och lokalhyror and Föreläsningssalar och mötesrum rentals, supported by ancillary services such as Digital skylt-annonsering advertising. The offering functions as a campus-plus-modules platform where education programs, housing and commercial premises share the same physical site and are cross-marketed (e.g., housing guarantee for admitted students, Företagscenter for tenants, LIA partnerships with local industry). International projects (CircVet, TransFarm, Min Framtid) extend the offering beyond Norrtälje.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Studentbostäder (Student and Youth Housing) Rental of approximately 384 furnished and unfurnished student and youth housing units on the campus (12–71 sqm) ranging from corridor rooms with kitchenettes to 1–3 room apartments; all admitted students are guaranteed housing. Targets students, young people, and newly recruited staff in the Norrtälje region.
• Kontors- och lokalhyror (Office and Premises Rentals) Rental of commercial premises and offices on the campus, including a 36 sqm office room (Kaserngatan 1 rum 29-30), a 100 sqm premises (Kaserngatan 1, 7 rooms), and a 210 sqm flexible-plan premises (Astrid Lindgrens gata 7A, available autumn 2026). Electricity, heating, and water are included; fiber internet is available. Targets companies and organizations seeking office space in Norrtälje.
• Föreläsningssalar och mötesrum (Lecture Halls and Meeting Rooms) Hourly or daily rental of lecture halls and meeting rooms of various sizes for companies, organizations, and events, including the Sjösal auditorium and a 16-person conference room. Targets event organizers, training providers, and on-campus partners.
• Digital skylt-annonsering (Digital Signage Advertising at Norrtäljeporten) Advertising on the digital display at the Norrtäljeporten campus entrance, with bookings available in 4-week, 26-week, or annual slots. Targets tenants, partners, and external businesses seeking high-traffic local visibility in Norrtälje.
• Akvaponiingenjör (Aquaponics Engineer) 2-year, 400 YH-credits vocational higher education program delivered with Väddö folkhögskola, covering aquaponic system design, fish farming, plant cultivation, project management, and entrepreneurship. The first class started autumn 2021 and drew over 200 applicants. Trained to work as an aquaponics cultivation specialist or in greenhouse, aquaculture, and vegetable cultivation roles.
• Processtekniker – smart industri (Process Technician – Smart Industry) 1.5-year YH program delivered via KYH Anywhere focused on analysing and maintaining process systems using automation, lean, control/regulation, sustainable logistics, and maintenance technology to minimize faults, downtime, and cost.
• Fastighetstekniker – hållbar drift (Property Technician – Sustainable Operations) 2-year YH program via KYH preparing students to operate and maintain building technical systems (HVAC, plumbing, electricity, control/regulation, monitoring, AI-driven analysis, and measurement) for energy-efficient and environmentally responsible property operations.
• Miljösamordnare – hållbara byggnader (Environmental Coordinator – Sustainable Buildings) 2-year, 100% pace, site-based YH program via KYH covering building environmental impact, building physics, installation systems, climate and performance calculations, contract law, and project management; aimed at construction-sector environmental coordination roles.
• Frontend Developer KYH Anywhere YH program teaching front-end development in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, React, TypeScript, UX/usability, agile working methods, and CMS usage, with back-end development courses included.
• Byggproduktionsledare (Construction Production Manager – ROT) 2-year, 440 YH-credits program via KYH developed with major contractors (NCC, Skanska, Veidekke, PEAB) covering renovation project management, moisture safety, leadership, contract law, building history, and 115 YH-credits of LIA (work-based learning).
• Solenergiprojektör (Solar Energy Designer) 2-year, 425 YH-credits KYH Anywhere program covering renewable energy, electrical theory, solar technology, project leadership, design, consultancy, sales, installation, business development, and property economics, with LIA and a 30-YH-credit thesis.
• Fastighetsingenjör – Tekniska system (Property Engineer – Technical Systems) 2-year, 415 YH-credits KYH program covering energy efficiency, building technology, operations and maintenance, business documentation, contract law, work leadership, and two LIA periods plus a 30-YH-credit thesis; prepares students for property engineer, technician, or technical manager roles.
• Norrtälje Kompetenscentrum (Adult Education Hub) Municipal adult education (Komvux) hub co-located at Campus Roslagen, providing university-preparatory courses, vocational training, SFI (Swedish for Immigrants), and study-and-career guidance via Norrtälje municipality.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25 years of continuous campus development (2000/2001–2026)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Utvecklingspedagogik (Balderskolan operator)coreOthers · 1 September 2026Utvecklingspedagogik operates Balderskolan, which is taking ~1,600 sqm on the campus from autumn 2026 for 77 pupils. Campus Roslagen is renovating one of its existing buildings for the school's use.
• Karolinska UniversitetssjukhusetcoreOthers · 9 June 2026Karolinska University Hospital opened a new medical treatment department (medicinsk behandlingsavdelning) on Campus Roslagen, providing advanced cancer treatment closer to Norrtälje residents. Officially inaugurated 9 June 2026.
• Aktivitetsbanken (Norrtälje municipality)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 April 2026Joint launch of a new prylbox (sports/activity lending cabinet) on campus on 22 April 2026, the fourth prylbox in Norrtälje municipality and second in Norrtälje town. Provides free lending of balls, kubb, frisbees, etc., to enable spontaneous play and social meetups.
• VårdyrkeshögskolancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026New partnership to launch a specialistundersköterska (specialist assistant nurse) YH program on campus, expanding Campus Roslagen's healthcare-education portfolio.
• Hogia (DinHyresvärd property system)coreTechnology or Integration · 31 October 2025Campus Roslagen switched to Hogia's DinHyresvärd property management platform in late 2025 to handle leases and rent invoices, replacing the previous system.
• Norrtälje kommun (municipality) / Norrtälje Energi / Roslagsbostäder / Norrtälje Vatten & AvfallflagshipOthers · 1 June 2025Campus Roslagen AB is wholly owned by Norrtälje municipality and operates as part of the municipal group alongside Norrtälje Energi (district heating, electricity), Roslagsbostäder (housing), and Norrtälje Vatten & Avfall (water/waste). The municipality is both owner and key infrastructure counterparty (district heating since 2003, EV charging, etc.).
• Försvarsmakten (Swedish Armed Forces)minorOthers · 1 June 2025Swedish Armed Forces conducted exercises on campus during week 19 (4–8 May 2026), with corresponding temporary restrictions on parking and access on campus.
• CircVet consortium (Val skoler, Viden Djurs, Kattegatcentret, Campus Blå)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 November 2024Campus Roslagen is part of the EU/Erasmus+ funded CircVet (Circularity in VET Schools) project with 5 Nordic educational institutions. Project kicked off 21-22 November 2024 at Campus Blå, Brønnøysund, Norway. Associated partners include Oceanize, Nord universitet, Aarhus universitet, NCE Aquatech Cluster, Johannas stadsodlingar, and Mittuniversitet. Goal: strengthen circular-economy skills in vocational education across blue and green sectors.
• TransFarm consortium (Finland Futures Research Centre Åbo, University of Latvia, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Coompanion Roslagen & Norrort)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023Three-year TransFarm project (March 2023–2026) co-funded by EU Interreg Central Baltic (€1.5M of €1.87M budget). Aims to advance circular soil-less farming (aquaponics) in the Baltic Sea region. Campus Roslagen hosts demo installations and partner meetings (e.g., January 2024).
• KYH (Kyrksjö yrkeshögskola / KYH Anywhere)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerKYH is the dominant educational partner on Campus Roslagen, delivering multiple YH programs on site as a satellite campus. Programs delivered via KYH include Miljösamordnare hållbara byggnader, Frontend Developer, Processtekniker smart industri, Fastighetstekniker hållbar drift, Fastighetsingenjör, Solenergiprojektör, Byggproduktionsledare ROT, and more. KYH Anywhere runs joint digital öppet hus events (e.g., 28 April 2026).
• Väddö folkhögskolacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-developed the unique YH Akvaponiingenjör program in collaboration with Campus Roslagen's Utvecklingscentrum för vatten and the aquaponics industry. The first class started autumn 2021 and drew over 200 applicants.
• Norrtälje Kompetenscentrum / Norrtälje vuxenutbildningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus Roslagen collaborates with Norrtälje municipality's adult education and Kompetenscentrum to offer university-preparatory courses, vocational programs, SFI (Swedish for immigrants), and study-and-career guidance.
• Nordplus Junior (Nordic Council of Ministers) / Nordisk AquaponicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus Roslagen participated in a Nordplus Junior project for Nordic aquaponics collaboration and exchanges.
• TANGO-W (research project)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPast participation in the TANGO-W research project using Urban Transformative Capacities (UTC) at the intersection of food, energy, and water to address climate-change challenges and promote sustainable urban development.
• Min Framtid (project)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject preparing upper-secondary students for adult life through practical, realistic themes (economy, housing, energy, food planning, education, career). Campus Roslagen hosts the project's final events.
• Sponsored local organizations (Estuna IF, Löparklubben Roslagen, OK Roslagen, Rospiggarna, Aktiv Skola, SS Norrtälje, Camproslagen)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCampus Roslagen sponsors local children/youth sports clubs and community events as part of its sponsorship policy focused on local youth engagement and brand visibility in Norrtälje.
• In Motion MovementsminorOthersDance studio tenant on campus since 2019, hosting Fika med Campus activities; example of an SMB tenant that operates from the campus.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Yrgo: Gothenburg-based YH school delivering vocational higher education programs with strong municipal backing, directly competing for YH student demand and program partnerships in Sweden. Comparable business model (YH program delivery, public-purpose ownership, employer partnerships) and program categories overlapping Campus Roslagen's KYH-hosted offerings.
• Stiftelsen Stockholms studentbostäder (SSSB): Stockholm-based foundation that develops and manages student housing — the most direct Swedish peer for Campus Roslagen's ~384-unit student/youth housing portfolio. Comparable product (student housing), target customer (university students), and bundled-living service model, though at much larger scale in the Stockholm market.
• Nackademin: Largest private YH education provider in Sweden, directly competing for the same student pool and YH-program categories (IT, construction, real estate) that Campus Roslagen hosts via KYH. Comparable target market (YH students), pricing model (Swedish government-funded YH tuition), and program portfolio overlap.
• Roslagsbostäder AB: Sister company within the Norrtälje kommun group and a direct in-region peer for residential rental operations. Comparability is structural (same owner, same municipality, same market) and operational (long-term rental housing, municipal tenant base), even though Roslagsbostäder focuses on general residential rather than student housing.
• Akademiska Hus: Swedish state-owned company that owns, develops, and manages educational and research properties for universities and colleges. Closely comparable to Campus Roslagen's role as a physical host for partner-delivered YH, university, and adult-education programs, with an analogous public-purpose ownership and long-term capital structure.

Broad incumbents

• Stockholmshem AB: Stockholm municipality-owned public housing company managing a large portfolio of long-term residential rental units. Comparable in municipal ownership, public-purpose mandate, and long-duration rental housing model, but focused on general residential rather than student housing or campus-style multi-use operations.
• Rikshem AB: Swedish residential real estate company with a public-sector and pension-fund ownership base, focused on long-term residential rental housing. Comparable in long-duration rental-housing model and public-purpose ownership, but operates at national scale and does not specialize in student housing or campus operations.
• SBB Norden AB (Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget): Swedish public-service real estate company owning community-service, public-sector, and residential properties, including a student-housing portfolio. Comparable in tenant base (public-sector/community-service operators) and asset class (essential real estate), though at materially larger scale and as a publicly listed vehicle rather than municipal entity.

Others

• Specialfastigheter Sverige AB: Swedish state-owned company that owns and develops properties for defense, justice, healthcare, and other public-sector tenants. Comparable in public-purpose ownership and public-sector tenant focus (relevant given Karolinska and Balderskolan on Campus Roslagen), but operates at national scale in security-critical and special-purpose real estate rather than mixed-use education/housing campuses.
• KYH (Kyrksjö yrkeshögskola / KYH Anywhere): Flagship educational partner operating multiple YH programs on Campus Roslagen (Processtekniker, Fastighetstekniker, Miljösamordnare, Frontend Developer, Byggproduktionsledare, Solenergiprojektör, Fastighetsingenjör). Complementary rather than competitive: KYH owns the curriculum and student relationship, Campus Roslagen provides the venue, housing, and infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/CampusRoslagen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/campus-roslagen-ab

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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