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Living in

Finland

Public Student housing

transportations Universities in Finland are not re- ments, studios, two-room and three-
room apartments on a close distance
In the Turku region the public trans- sponsible for the accommodation of to the university.
portations name is Föli, and in Vaasa students. Students must themselves
Lifti. Bikes are also a very common apply for housing before arrival.
way to get around, and in Turku the Please find some alternatives pre- Nature is never
city bike-share system is also a part of sented on our web, below you will far away
Föli. find two examples. We have numerous lakes and fo-
rests, as well as a rich archipelago of
Easy living The Turku Student Village Foundation approximately 180 000 islands. Even
if you are in the middle of the city
(TYS) is an independent foundation
Finland is known for being a safe that provides housing for students. centre in Turku or Vaasa, the distance
country with a high standard of living. The rent includes electricity, water to the closest forest is short. Finland
Finns trust authorities, and levels of and heat. There are also apartments is called “the land of the thousand
crime and corruption are low. Equa- for families. lakes”, which is a suitable nickname,
lity, universal health care, a good as there are 188 000 lakes here.
education system and worklife The Student Housing Foundation in
balance are important pillars in the Vaasa – VOAS offers different kind
Finnish society. We work to make a of apartments depending on the Leisure
living – not live to work. student’s life situation: shared apart-

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