Finland is a very safe and stable country
Apartments in Finland are more affordable than in many other European countries. Student apartments are well-maintained and often situated close to the city center or within the reach of public transportation.
Although the demand for student housing varies depending on the city, the general rule for getting an apartment is first-come, first-served. You should start looking for an apartment right after receiving your residence permit. The biggest demand for student apartments is always at the beginning of each academic year.
When you start looking for housing options, first familiarize yourself with the accommodation instructions in your university’s arrival guide. Most university towns have student housing foundations that have an online booking system for new students. These housing foundations offer more affordable apartments than you find on the private market. In addition, student housing is often located within a convenient distance from the campus.
If you don’t get a student apartment by the time of arrival in Finland, don’t be alarmed. You can find temporary accommodation from student hostels for the first weeks of your stay. Meanwhile, it is important to stay in the queue for the student housing and wait for the apartment offer. If you would prefer an apartment from the private market, these are always available throughout the year. However, the rents are somewhat higher than in student apartments.
In case you are unable to find student accommodation and are already about to arrive in Finland, you can book temporary accommodation. Other options for finding accommodations:
- Forenom is one good option – their apartments are suitable for short-term living and are fully furnished. In case you want to get an apartment at Forenom, please contact us at Edunation – as Forenom’s partner, we can offer lower rental prices for our incoming students! Forenom operates in all major cities in Finland, but not in the smaller towns.’
- Airbnb is also a good option for finding a room or an apartment for a few days or weeks until you find your own apartment. Airbnb has private rooms and apartments all around Finland.
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, has 4 campuses around the Helsinki region. The Helsinki capital region comprises of the cities of Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa. Metropolia campuses are located in all three cities with the following programs:
- Karamalmi, Espoo: Information Technology, Industrial Management
- Myyrmäki, Vantaa: Electronics, International Business and Logistics, Business Informatics
- Myllypuro, Helsinki: Nursing, Health Business Management
- Arabia, Helsinki: No English study programs
To find a suitable apartment in terms of location, keep in mind which campus you are going to study at. You can try to request for apartments that are near your own campus.
The majority of degree and exchange students in Helsinki area are able to secure their accommodation through the Foundation for Student Housing in the Helsinki Region (HOAS).
LAB University of Applied Sciences main campus is located in the city of Lahti, only an hour train journey away from Helsinki. Second campus is located in Lappeenranta, which has 72 000 residents and is located in Southeast Finland. Finding accommodation in Lappeenranta or Lahti is easier compared to larger cities. Wherever your housing is located, you are never far away from the campus.
Lahden Talot organizes accommodation for students in Lahti.
LOAS is the housing foundation for students in Lappeenranta. This housing option is recommended for new students arriving in Finland, as the apartment is guaranteed if the housing application is submitted by the given deadline.
LUT University main campus is located in the city of Lappeenranta, which has 72 000 residents and is located in Southeast Finland. Lappeenranta combines a cosy small-town atmosphere with full-scale urban comforts. The second campus is located in Lahti, only an hour train journey away from Helsinki. Finding accommodation in Lappeenranta or Lahti is easier compared to larger cities. Wherever your housing is located, you are never far away from the campus.
LOAS is the housing foundation for students in Lappeenranta. This housing option is recommended for new students arriving in Finland, as the apartment is guaranteed if the housing application is submitted by the given deadline.
Lahden Talot organizes accommodation for students in Lahti.
Turku University of Applied Sciences has campuses in several places. The Bachelor’s program in Information and Communications Technology takes plase on Salo IoT campus. Located in the comparably small city of Salo in southern Finland, Salo IoT Campus is a community of companies, scientists and educational institutions, aka an innovation hub for future technology solutions.
Accommodation in Salo for TUAS students is provided by Pii hotel and City Rikala hotel. If you have been accepted to study at the ICT program at Salo, please refer to Edunation at admissions@edunation.co to inquire about the different accommodation options.
All HAMK campuses are located in small to medium sized cities, so wherever your apartment is located, you are never far away from the campus.
Depending on your study program, you are going to study in one of the following cities:
- Valkeakoski: International Business, Electrical and Automation Engineering
- Riihimäki: Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology
- Hämeenlinna: Construction Engineering, Computer Applications, Smart and Sustainable Design
- Forssa: Bioeconomy Engineering
To find a suitable apartment in terms of location, keep in mind which campus you are going to study at.
Student accommodation in Valkeakoski
Student accommodation in Hämeenlinna and Riihimäki
Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences is located in the city of Seinäjoki. Finding accommodation in Seinäjoki is easier compared to larger cities. Wherever your apartment is located, you are never far away from the campus.
SEVAS Kodit is a rental housing company owned by the city of Seinäjoki that helps students with accommodation.
Usually, it is quite easy to find accommodation if you are studying at Satakunta University of Applied Sciences. SAMK campuses are located in small to medium-sized cities, so wherever your housing is located – you are never far away from the campus.
Satakunta University of Applied Sciences has two campuses on the western coast of Finland:
- Pori: International Tourism Development, Nursing, AI, Robotics
- Rauma: International Business, Maritime Management / Sea Captain, Industrial Management, Logistics
To find a suitable apartment in terms of location, keep in mind which campus you are going to study at.
Student accommodation in Pori:
Student accommodation in Rauma
Students on the Rauma campus will find their accommodation on the private market. Information about available housing options is provided by their International Relations Secretary, Ms. Saija Arslan, saija.arslan@samk.fi.
The rent varies according to the size, location and facilities of the chosen apartment.
The majority of degree and exchange students in Helsinki area are able to secure their accommodation through the Foundation for Student Housing in the Helsinki Region (HOAS).
Students that are accepted to study at KAMK will be living in the medium-sized town of Kajaani in eastern Finland. KAMK students are offered apartments through a housing company called Kajaanin Pietari.
Karelia UAS has two campuses, and both are located in Joensuu. The two campuses, Tikkarinne campus and Wärtsilä campus are quite close to each other.
Student housing in Joensuu is provided by Joensuun Elli. Joensuun Elli has shared flats, family flats, and single flats. About half of the apartments are located in the city center of Joensuu, which is close to the campuses.
Please fill out the online application form on Joensuu Elli’s website to apply for housing. Applications are accepted continuously; you can file an application whenever you need accommodation.
Note! The queue for single flats is about 1-2 years. Edunation recommends that you apply for shared flats.
Vaasa University of Applied Sciences is located in the city of Vaasa, the campus is near the city center. Finding accommodation in Vaasa is easier compared to larger cities. Students are able to secure accommodation through Foundation of Student Housing in Vaasa (VOAS).
Lapland University of Applied Sciences is located in Rovaniemi. Rovaniemi is the capital of Lapland and the official home town of Santa Claus. You can find accommodation through Domus Arctica Foundation.