# Student housing in Finland

> How student housing works in Finland, including providers, queues, deposits, contracts and practical risks to check before signing.

Source of record: https://versityspot.com/study-abroad/finland/housing
Confirmation: 16 of 16 sections confirmed against their official source (last 2026-07-25).

## 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.