Government-Subsidized Housing
The Finnish government provides subsidies for student housing in Finland, which includes specific regulations regarding tenant eligibility. These regulations primarily focus on applicants’ income and assets. Due to these requirements, university researchers receiving compensation for their work are eligible only for non-subsidized housing options.
This policy specifically affects:
- Postdoctoral researchers
- Research staff employed by the university
Note: PhD students maintain their status as degree students and are therefore subject only to standard income and wealth criteria, with full access to all PSOAS properties.
Non-Subsidized Housing Options
While the majority of PSOAS properties operate under state subsidies, we maintain several non-subsidized residential buildings. These properties are available to:
- Degree students (priority status)
- Postdoctoral researchers
- University research staff
For university researchers, housing contracts are limited to a maximum duration of two years.
List of non-subsidized buildings:
- Aurora (Mannenkatu 2)
- Etappi (Rautatienkatu 8)
- Aro (Kurkelantie 11)
- Sarka (Peltolankaari 6)
- Aino (Tapiontie 7)
- Purseri (Paalikatu 13)
- Yliopistokatu 1
- Pi (Yliopistokatu 12-18)
- Sigma (Yliopistokatu 20-28)
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