Accommodation in Vaasa, Seinäjoki and Pori
On this website you will find useful information to help you find accommodation in Vaasa, Seinäjoki and Pori.
For further questions about the apartments, we recommend you to be in touch directly with the companies offering apartments. Admission Services and Mobility Services at the University of Vaasa cannot provide further assistance regarding apartments.
You should apply for an apartment as soon as you have received an acceptance letter from the University of Vaasa.
Renting an apartment in Vaasa
VOAS (Vaasa Student Housing Foundation)
Most students apply for apartments at VOAS (The Vaasa Student Housing Foundation). VOAS provides accommodation for approximately 3 000 students. Please note that VOAS is a private company and not part of the University of Vaasa.
Student accommodation facilities are situated in various parts of the city, generally in the form of terraced houses or blocks of flats. The rent varies approximately from 300 euros to 800 euros per month depending on size and location. In general, costs of electricity and internet are included in the rent. VOAS also has furnished apartments. Here are typical examples of rent amounts by apartment type:
- room in a student flat 300-400 euros per month
- studio apartment 400-500 euros per month
- apartment for two 500-700 euros per month
- family apartment 600-800 euros per month
Only a limited number of each apartment type is available.
University campus is situated in the Palosaari area, so if you want to live very close to the University, it's best to apply for an apartment in Palosaari, Downtown (Keskusta) or Vöyrinkaupunki areas. The distance between Palosaari and city centre, i.e. Downtown and Vöyrinkaupunki is approximately 1 kilometer. However, bus connections in Vaasa are fairly good, which means that you will be able to travel to the city and to the University with the buses even if you choose to live a bit further away from the university.
Kiinteistö Oy Pikipruukki Fastighets Ab
Pikipruukki is one of the main housing companies in Vaasa.The company owns a large variety of well-maintained rental apartments, with attention to making the locations comfortable, peaceful and safe places to live. Pikipruukki offers apartments in various locations in Vaasa, the apartment offerings can be found from their website. The apartments are non-furnished.
Svenska Lärarhögskolans Bostadsstiftelse
The foundation Svenska Lärarhögskolans Bostadsstiftelse owns two houses on Vöyrinkatu 4 and 6 (”Lärkan”) in Vaasa, between the city centre and the University of Vaasa. There are both individual and shared (furnished) apartments, and the two buildings host about 200 students. Note that these housing offers are prioritized for students at the Swedish-speaking institutions (for example Åbo Akademi).
Visit the website of the Svenska Lärarhögskolans Bostadsstiftelse
Private Market
You may also want to search for an apartment from the private market. There are quite a lot of apartments available, but naturally the price may vary a lot and many of the apartments available might not be furnished. Below you can find some useful links that can help you in finding an apartment in the private market.
Renting an apartment in Seinäjoki
Sevas
Sevas is providing most of the student apartments in Seinäjoki. In the past year, not all students have been able to get an apartment from Sevas, so we recommend you to apply for an apartment as soon as you have been accepted to our university. Please note that Sevas is a private company and not part of the University of Vaasa.
Sevas offers apartments in various locations in Seinäjoki. They have for example high-quality studios, two-room apartments, shared flats and cells. You can also rent a family apartment.
The rents of student homes include electricity and water charges as well as a fixed internet connection.
Private Market
You may also want to search for an apartment from the private market. There are quite a lot of apartments available, but naturally the price may vary a lot and many of the apartments available might not be furnished. Below you can find some useful links that can help you in finding an apartment in the private market.
Renting an apartment in Pori
Porin YH-Asunnot Oy
Porin YH-Asunnot Oy is providing most of the student apartments in Pori. We recommend you to apply for an apartment as soon as you have been accepted to our university. Please note that Porin YH-Asunnot is a private company and not part of the University of Vaasa.
Porin YH-Asunnot offers a wide range of alternatives for inexpensive, comfortable student housing. There are several rental apartments in Pori, including shared apartments, studio apartments and 1- and 2-bedroom apartments. Please inform them if you arrive with your family.
Private Market
You may also want to search for an apartment from the private market. There are quite a lot of apartments available, but naturally the price may vary a lot and many of the apartments available might not be furnished. Below you can find some useful links that can help you in finding an apartment in the private market.