Housing instructions
Why should you fill in an apartment card when moving in? Can I paint the walls of my apartment? Where should I advise my friend to park their car?
On the Instructions page, we have compiled information, instructions and tips for applying for and living in Soihtu’s housing location. See also our FAQ page for frequently asked questions.
Services for tenants
Barbecue hut in Soihtu Vehkakuja
There is a barbecue hut in the courtyard of the building C in Vehkakuja. The hut is available to all tenants of Soihtu Vehkakuja free of charge. In addition to the barbecue hut, there is a separate fireplace and the cultivation boxes in the yard...
Barbecue Hut of the Student Village
In front of building F in Kortepohja Student Village there is a modern barbecue hut that is available for all tenants. You need to reserve the hut via Tenants' online booking system beforehand. Common rooms' rules and regulations Make...
Billiard Room in Kortepohja Student Village
The billiard room, completed in May 2022, is located in the building T of the Kortepohja Student Village and is available to all tenants of Soihtu. The easiest way to get to the billiard room is from the Taitoniekantie side of building T, at the top...
Broadband connection
Your rent includes Soihtu's Broadband connection (1 Gbit/s) that offers a fast connection the Internet and all services included in the University’s network. You can connect to Soihtu's broadband from the network sockets that are located in...
Clubs in Rentukka
Kortepohja Student Village is known for its free time activities and nowadays there are several groups that gather people who have similar interests, upheld by volunteers. Everyone can join without previous knowledge about the topic and others will...
Common rooms
In our housing locations you can find different spaces for studying and meeting purposes as well as for free time activities. Most of the common rooms in Rentukka are included in the tenants’ rent and a part can be used around the clock. In...
Community library in the Student Village
Hang-out space located in Kortepohja Student Village's building D’s 1st floor is open for all Student Village’s tenants. You can enter the space with your Village key. In the space you can breathe for a moment waiting for a friend...
Digital television adapter
There is cable TV network of Elisa in the housing locations of Soihtu. This means a digital television adapter must be compatible with a cable network. If you don’t succeed tuning channels to your digital television adapter and can’t find a...
Electricity and water
As Soihtu's tenant, the electricity bill is included in your rent. Moreover, in Kortepohja Student village and Soihtu Vehkakuja, the usage of water is included in the apartment rent. Although energy costs do not directly increase your own living...
Exercise
In Rentukka there is a gym that is open for tenants of Soihtu and members of Academic Sports from dawn to late evening. You can access the gym with your Village key or with a key card of Academic Sports. In Kortepohja, you can also find outdoor...
Guest parking
Parking is allowed only on the marked car parks. Guest parking places are marked separately. You can park in guest parking places according to the traffic signs in the area. MKM Park Service Oy supervises the parking in Soihtu's housing...
Home Insurance
Home insurance is a great protection in the event of water damage or theft, for example, as the insurance of Soihtu will not cover damage to your belongings. Soihtu recommends every tenant to get their own home insurance. Please note that the home...