Direct answer
Initially reviewed cities
Helsinki, Tampere, Turku and Kuopio are the initially reviewed cities for this local pilot. More cities remain in the Finnish student-housing directory and may be considered in a future cohort.
What to do
Steps
- Choose the city where you will study.
- Compare the provider audience and important qualifications.
- Read the linked official requirements.
- Apply directly through the provider.
Official routes
Choose your study city
Choose the city where you will study.
Compare Helsinki routesCompare HOAS and AYY, understand the main eligibility difference, and continue to the official application.Compare Tampere routesCompare TOAS and POAS routes, including their current international and furnished-housing guidance.See Turku routeReview TYS standard and exchange-student guidance, then check current official application details.See Kuopio routeSee the verified Kuopas route, what to check, and where to apply.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
- Does OmaAvain submit a housing application?
- No. OmaAvain links to the provider's official service. The applicant reviews and submits the application there.
- Where do I check identification requirements?
- Use the provider's current official instructions linked from the relevant city page.