Student housing in Finland
How student housing works in Finland, including providers, queues, deposits, contracts and practical risks to check before signing.
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Housing
Student housing foundations (HOAS in Helsinki, TOAS in Tampere, PSOAS in Oulu and peers elsewhere) rent purpose-built student flats well below market: a shared flat room commonly runs EUR 300 to 500 even in the capital region. Apply the moment you accept your offer.
The private market is orderly by European standards: deposits capped, contracts standard, scams rare. Winter viewing tip: check the triple glazing and the heating bill inclusion, not the balcony.
Source: https://www.hoas.fi/en/
Common questions
What should international students know about housing in Finland?
Join the student housing foundation queue on day one; it is the discount.