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Frontpage Your guide to student life in Finland Your first student home

Your first student home

Moving out on your own is a major step toward independent living. Whether your studies take you to a new city or bring you to Finland from abroad, finding your first student home is an important part of the journey.

This section offers practical guidance for students moving into their own place for the first time. You’ll find clear advice on everyday responsibilities and getting started with independent living.

Moving out for the first time? Tips for finding your first own place

When you start feeling ready for your own space, it’s time to begin the search. Use these practical tips to find your very first home.

Tips for finding your first own place

Shared apartments – the most affordable option for students

Shared apartments are a practical and affordable option for students in the Helsinki region. At Hoas, shared living combines lower housing costs with a sense of community and everyday support.

Shared apartments – affordable housing for students 

Five tips for applying for student housing

How could you speed up getting an apartment? In this article, you’ll find our five tips to give your housing application a boost!

Five tips for applying for student housing

Understanding tenancy agreements for student housing

An open-ended tenancy agreement gives students flexibility as life situations change. You decide how long you want to live in your student home.
What kind of tenancy agreement do students usually have?  

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