How to Save THOUSAND OF EUROS During University in Finland?

In this video I will explain how I saved over 50 000€ in my living costs as a university student in Finland, and how YOU can do the same as an international student in Finland.
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✍️ Thanks for Hoas for sponsoring this video! I've been living in a Hoas student apartment for the last 7 years and I couldn't be more satisfied. They offer great value with quality apartments with good locations while still keeping the rents at super affordable levels.
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University students in Finland enjoy a huge amount of great benefits and discounts that are intended to make their life cheaper while still living in great locations close to their university campuses. A key part of this is the non-profit based student housing system that we have in Finland. Student apartments are not only cheaper in terms of rent but they also offer great additional services and discounted prices for utilities. All of these benefits can add up to tens of thousands of euros over your studies and it is really important that you apply for student apartments as early as possible.
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[@RoadtoFinnish]

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[@marymaker6225]

Thanks for the video!

[@RoadtoFinnish]

Youre most welcome! I hope that you got some new information out of this.

[@lucky_horse]

Hey Oliver, what was your experience on waiting for a family apartment at Jatkasaari? I have submitted my application two weeks ago, and now I wonder If I'll have a chance to get an offer (and couple of other areas) by end of September.

[@michaelromero7982]

I graduated many years but, as always, I am fascinated with the videos.

[@RoadtoFinnish]

Thats very nice to hear 🙂.

[@user-no9cq9ol5k]

HI! I hope you can explain what are cells, duos, and triangles. I am not familiar with these terms and I would like to know more about the student apartments offered by HOAS. I will be coming to Finland this August to start my Masters. Thanks.

[@rubygamul2689]

Hi Oliver!My daughter started her studies in University of Helsinki last school year as freshman student in Kumpula Campus.We applied for HOAS since then & keep on updating her application up to date.Unfortunately til now,she hadn't have any positive update with the progress of her housing student application,been waiting.She'll be in 2nd year this Sept.I watched & been watching all your videos & HOAS is your sponsor,hope you could help us in any way on how could we get dorm for my daughter.Thank you so much.

[@RoadtoFinnish]

Hey and thanks so much for the comment. Unfortunately i cant really do anything about this situation. The only thing i can do is to extend my best tips for getting an apartment. First, do take into account that Hoas assigns apartments based on need - not on a queue. This means that if your daughter is well of financially (not assuming anything - just noting how this works), it would take a while before she will be offered an apartment. This would be because there are many other people who have a more urgent need for a student flat. Second, please make sure that she does not limit the selection or types of apartments that she is applying for. Being too picky on e.g. the location or type of apartment will slow the process down significantly. Some buildings and areas are incredibly sought after and selecting a few areas might lead into a situation where she will not be offered an apartment at all (because people rarely move out of those buildings). Third, please make sure to also apply for University of Helsinki Student Union (AYY) apartments: www.ayy.fi/en/housing These are apartments meant specifically for the University of Helsinki students. The amount of apartments is not as large but there are also not as many people applying. This will maximise her chances of getting an offer. I hope that this helps 👌

[@rubygamul2689]

Hi ,thank you for the helpful tips.As I checked the site you'd given -AYY apartment ,as I understand ,this housing is intended specifically for Aalto University students right?Is my daughter can possibly avail housing from AYY even if she's s student from University of Helsinki?

[@qasemhanandeh8394]

Hi I'm a student at VAMK but I reside in Helsinki as I have a full time job there, but apparently students from other cities do not get to acquire apartments such as my case. Is there a way to acquire some housing benefits for a student with same case as me? Love your content 😁

[@tirthasengupta4530]

I have got admission letter from Aalto university this year..& u r the main inspiration brother 🙌

[@san9blin]

Congratulations! What major are you in?

[@pravindi1086]

Hi Oliver, I applied for a hoas apartment and when I wanted to update it I didnt receive the verification code . So I applied again assuming that I mentioned in an incorrect mobile number. But i still didnt get the verification code. Few days back I received an email saying that my application has been withdrawn because I applied twice. Can you pls request HOAS to rectify this issue. Btw, Im from Sri Lanka.

[@peterpowis4145]

Thank you :)

[@RoadtoFinnish]

You're welcome!

[@Tikzi]

Hey first of all thanks for all the information you are providing. I recently got in touch of your videos and I love them. I am from Sri Lanka and I am hoping to come to Finland for studies with my wife. Is it possible for me to apply for a student apartment where I can accommodate my wife as well. Thanks in advance.

[@tatyanarogachova2775]

Congratulations on buying your own apartment 👏.

[@zuggyezekwe2585]

Congrats bro i really enjoy your videos Pls are there any universities with application windows currently open for Bsc

[@abrotheryourbrother3429]

Absolutely! However, the deadline for August admission is 11th May, 2022 (For students outside the EU) and July ending for students within the EU. Visit Helsinki School of Business. (Note: You have to pay for tuition fee).

[@zuggyezekwe2585]

@@abrotheryourbrother3429 I'm an Engineering student and Helsinki doesn't offer that for international students

[@abrotheryourbrother3429]

@@zuggyezekwe2585 Oh I see. If you're interested in Web App Development, try Helsinki Business College (no tuition fee is required but admission process is strict) or Oslo Metropolitan University (in Norway & tuition fee is quite affordable). I can't guarantee if application window for 2022 is still open, but check them out.

[@zuggyezekwe2585]

@@abrotheryourbrother3429 I'm electrical engineering

[@ShopperPlug]

1:38 - Are you required to work full/part-time to utilize all the Finland financial aid?

[@Takosaga]

Thanks, this helps me plan if I do my masters or doctorate in Finland

[@RoadtoFinnish]

Do take into account that phd students are not able to apply for most student apartments. Those are mostly reserved for bachelors and masters students. There are, however, also some exceptions to this rule.

[@katelinr173]

Hi, thanks for sharing. I recently just finished my associate degree in Us. Do you know if any universities in Finland could accept this score instead of SAT? Thank you so much.☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@RoadtoFinnish]

Hey Katelin and thanks for the question. This depends fully on the university as each has their own application criteria. For example, many universities do not use the SAT's anymore and you would need to check the application criteria individually from each degree programme's website. Having said this, please note that the application criteria used by universities are very strict and there is no flexibility there. So unless it is explicitly stated that you could replace the SAT's or something else with an associate degree (or equivalent), this will not be the case.

[@katelinr173]

@@RoadtoFinnish Thanks for answering my questions and for this helpful information. I'll keep looking for further information about those schools and see if they'd take the alternative like entering an exam. Great videos and I'll keep following the channel. Have a good one always :)

[@farrukhsultan7304]

Hi oliver, what are job oppertunities after doing masters in environmental engineering or envronmental sciences? Waiting for your answer

[@RoadtoFinnish]

Really hard to say. I have not looked into this field myself so i cant really name any titles or example career paths. However, im sure that there are plenty of opportunities in Finland. Finland is one of the leading countries in environmental sciences and technologies so im sure you will find interesting jobs here - i just cant name any because i dont know the field well enough.

[@aaronjaff7749]

Congratulations on your graduation.

[@skm6777]

Okay, at the start, I figured you saved all that money by not buying furniture nor artwork for the walls. Love your videos. Hope you keep them up even though you've graduated, because even though I will never have the chance to study in Finland, I feel like I get a taste of the experience just by watching your videos. Which makes me happy.

[@asoebistyleslatestupdate7796]

Great video! I am coming with my 2years old daughter. Please is it possible to get student apartment for both of us at affordable rate?

[@samueligbinore4260]

congratulations, hopefully I would join you there later this year

[@sujataneupane4861]

Hi ..can we stay in those apartments after study too?

[@RoadtoFinnish]

No. You need to move out of the student apartment after you graduate.

[@bestei.6022]

We can't stay there if we aren't a sthdent, can we?😅

[@Juan_ChoS]

Please make a video about the burnout and how you recovered

[@nutedi]

Mites asumistuki vaikuttaa laskelmiin?

[@RoadtoFinnish]

En ottanut mukaan laskelmiin, koska ulkomaalaiset eivät saa tukia. Nämä ovat muutenkin todella suuntaa antavia (hieman clickbait) laskuja, jotka eivät huomioi asuntojen hintojen kehitystä yksityisillä markkinoilla yms.. Tavoitteena kuitenkin kertoa opiskelijoiden nauttimista eduista ja niiden rahallisesta vaikutuksesta elämiseen niin toivon, että tämä toimi siihen työkaluna 👍

[@nutedi]

@@RoadtoFinnish Kiitos tästä vastauksesta ja pätevät pointit👌

[@pabasarajayakodi837]

Hii..can we move as a couple in student apartment with my spouse(I am the student)

[@VipanKumar-yl4sh]

I also want to know that?

[@yogeshtimalsina1003]

Me too

[@vcgc554hg]

cool

[@RoadtoFinnish]

As ice?

[@toricolislam342]

Brother now a days the relations between Russia and Finland is not good on that time what we can do? Can we wait and understand the situation or continues the processing! Actually we Being confused day by day.

[@agangadhar9485]

HOW are you