Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Valérie
From: University College Maastricht
To: Helsinki University
2025 • Fall
Voo(sse) Cruise to Stockholm: Honestly, I wouldn't necessarily recommend this one. Go on a student cruise, yes! But not necessarily this particular one. It was…..
What kind of place was it?
Classic Apartment
How much was the rent per month?
550
Where was it located?
Herttoniemi
How can someone find this place?
@tien.tracy
Would you recommend it?
It was nice and I think the location/area is great! It was a nice studio though not perfect but nothing extreme to complain about. It wasn't the most modern but was fine!
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Voo(sse) Cruise to Stockholm: Honestly, I wouldn't necessarily recommend this one. Go on a student cruise, yes! But not necessarily this particular one. It was mainly Finnish students who weren't really willing to interact with the internationals (there were only around 10 of us), and you're only in Stockholm for 6 hours, so the cruise atmosphere is quite important. If you can, either do the ESN trip or organise a trip with your friends yourself! Take the cruise and stay maybe one night in Stockholm to actually enjoy the city. Best bars: Camping (a bar with mini golf and karaoke!), SWENGI (but only on Saturdays in my opinion), Harju 8, Siiltanen, and Liberty & Death (for fancy cocktails, but they are pricey €15–17!). Best neighbourhoods: Kallio, Hakaniemi and Sörnainen. I'm a bit mixed about Sörnainen because whilst it has loads of cute cafés, restaurants, and bars, it can be a bit sketchy at times, so just be aware of your surroundings.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I really recommend Nordic Societies and Cultures just to learn about the history of the region and Finland, it taught me so much!! Memory Laws in Europe and Politics of Rights were also super interesting and really worth it!
Do you have some tips?
Really liked that the campus was in the city centre! And yeah I'd for sure pick Helsinki again, the unicafé was great, I loved studying in the libraries or other study spots (such Think Corner) provided by the uni and will even miss some of it.
Best trips to do?
LAPLAND for sure!!! It was such an incredible trip even if it was obviously the priciest trip but otherwise Stockholm and Tallinn were also such nice trips and for sure worth it! In Finland itself I'd recommend Turku, Porvoo and Tampere!
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Helsinki?
Get a student discount for public transport asap because regular prices is quite pricey! (and download the HSL app!)
For some yummy cinnamon buns go to Way Bakery! Café Regatta is in my opinion overhyped...
Hanno
From: HHL
To: Aalto
2025 • Fall
Registration was easy and Contact was amazing..
What kind of place was it?
Other
How much was the rent per month?
1000
Where was it located?
In Otaniemi, 10 mins to Uni
How can someone find this place?
Website
Would you recommend it?
Yes!
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
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Which classes do you recommend… or not?
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Do you have some tips?
Registration was easy and Contact was amazing
Best trips to do?
Faroe Islands
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Helsinki?
Do Not Expect too much vibrance
Nicolas
From: IESEG school of management
To: haaga-helia
2025 • Fall
the only thing you can do in helsinki after spent 1 month is moving outside, because there's not some much stuff to do here..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
422
Where was it located?
Kitarakuja 3C Kennelmaki
How can someone find this place?
e-mail from the home university
Would you recommend it?
yes
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
nothing to do from sunday to thursday night
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
don't really know, went to 2 real courses and 4 full online
Do you have some tips?
thePasila campus is the best one all other campus sucks
Best trips to do?
the only thing you can do in helsinki after spent 1 month is moving outside, because there's not some much stuff to do here
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Helsinki?
food is pretty expensive, transports working good
Senthil
From: KEDGE Business School
To: Hanken School of Economics
2024 • Fall
Yes, the student association in Hanken helped a lot. The campus is very friendly and I will definitely choose the same university again...
What kind of place was it?
Classic Apartment
How much was the rent per month?
600
Where was it located?
15 mins away from school
How can someone find this place?
Would you recommend it?
Yes, it was near the city center and a well maintained apartment.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
City center has a lot of bars
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
The teaching method is so unique in Finland, so all the classes would be different and very interesting.
Do you have some tips?
Yes, the student association in Hanken helped a lot. The campus is very friendly and I will definitely choose the same university again.
Best trips to do?
The student association organizes 3 major trips from Helsinki. And all the three are best.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Helsinki?
Safety and food is the best
Louis
From: Kedge BS
To: Hanken School of Economics
2025 • Spring
Tallin : 2 hours in boat, cool city to visit for a day or two, everyone go there to buy alcohol cause its really really cheaper. Lapland : You HAVE to go there…..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
450
Where was it located?
In Pasila, 15 minutes from the school and the city center
How can someone find this place?
The school will send you the link
Would you recommend it?
Plenty of possibility : single flat, shared flat. You live with a lot of students from various university and especially hanken. You have a Sauna included. I would definitely pick the same place.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Chill drink and sports : Old Irish pub International parties : No names Few tech clubs: post bar, Kaiku You have to be their for Vapu (30 April, 1st of May) Sitz are not really good but its a good way to encounter people from ur uni
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Every class in Finland are pretty easy, Group works are really important for the grade. Sometimes you will not have a final exam but only a group work.
Do you have some tips?
The campus is cool but uni cafe is really bad. Open 24/7. I would pick the same uni again for sure.
Best trips to do?
Tallin : 2 hours in boat, cool city to visit for a day or two, everyone go there to buy alcohol cause its really really cheaper. Lapland : You HAVE to go there if you go to Finland. Lake region : consider renting an airbnb in the lake region with ur friend, a really good memory. Poland: cheap and 1 hours and a half in plane. Sweden : Take the ferry for the night, the buffet will be a really good memory. Sweden is a really cool place to party.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Helsinki?
Transports are really reliable. Take a monthly HSL card. YOU CANT BUY ALCOHOL AFTER 20h during weeks and 18H during week ends. Renting a bike is a good idea during the good days. The winter is really really really cold, but you will learn to love sauna.
Finnish people are really shy at the beginning, but if you make the effort to break the ice, you will build strong friendship :). Other tips, you can't do outside sports before April.
