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Åbo Akademi University 2014/2015
STUDENT SERVICES
It is possible to combine courses from different subjects, provided that course prerequisites are met.
Please note that it is not possible to combine courses from the campus in Åbo with courses at the
campus in Vasa, except for some web-based courses.
It is also possible for exchange students at the Åbo campus to choose courses at the University of Turku,
the neighbouring university in Åbo. However, please note that at least half the courses have to be taken
at Åbo Akademi University. Please see
Welcome e-mail and acceptance letter
A welcome e-mail with important information is sent directly to the student after the application has
been accepted. Attached to the message is the letter of acceptance. Please note that we no longer
send out
printed
welcome packages.
Student services
Housing in Åbo
Student housing in Åbo is offered by several providers. Regardless of provider it is essential that
admitted exchange students start making their housing arrangements immediately after receiving the
acceptance letter andWelcome e-mail. Please observe when applying for housing that the arrival days
are 25 and 26 August. If you are coming to Åbo for the autumn term we recommend renting a room
from the beginning of August as you might otherwise have to arrange for temporary accommodation
during the orientation course. Please note that a few nights at a hotel can cost more than one month's
rent. Please see the Welcome Guide for updated information about housing:
-> Welcome Guide
Student housing costs 260 - 360 euros/months and more depending on the provider. It is more ex-
pensive to live on the private market, but when sharing an apartment on the private market the cost
can be comparable to e.g. the Student Village Foundation's rents. Make sure, when renting an apart-
ment, that the apartment is furnished. Please also note that basic household items are in general not
included in the apartment. For this purpose the Student union maintains a Starting package service
for students. For more information please see the Welcome Guide.
There are in general more apartments available during the spring term (January-May).
The following providers offer student housing in Åbo:
Student Village Foundation (TYS)
Most exchange students live in the apartments provided by the Student Village Foundation, where
Åbo Akademi University has a fixed quota of rooms/apartments for exchange students. Housing at the
Student Village Foundation is offered in single or shared apartments. Please see
for more
information. All apartments have bathrooms and access to kitchen facilities. Students should apply
for housing themselves through the TYS website. The housing application can be submitted 3months
before arrival. Instructions for applying for housing is sent to accepted students in theWelcome e-mail.
Rooms are rented for the whole term, for fixed periods. Autumn: 1 August to 31 December, spring: 1
January to 31 May. Enquiries regarding housing should be directed to
.
Retrodorm
.
TVT
Forenom
Other housing options (private market)
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