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.
Students
A certificate of your study place for your apartment application
Anyone can apply for an apartment of Soihtu Housing. Primary applicants for our apartments are members of the Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä (JYY), and other students after them. We verify the membership from the student register of...
Functional home
The smallest apartments in the renovated buildings A and C are Functional homes for students. These apartments are furnished and so they are suitable for exchange students or for people who live in another city and study in Jyväskylä a few days a...
Furnished apartment
Furnished apartment in Jyväskylä A furnished room in a shared apartment is an easy option for an exchange student. This communal housing type is great opportunity for an exchange student who is moving to a new city since it is an easy way to...
Going to student exchange
When going on student exchange, you can either give notice to terminate your tenancy agreement or temporarily assign your apartment to another person. Giving notice Temporarily assigning an apartment to someone...
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...
Items in furnished apartments
Some of the studios (building E) and shared apartments in Kortepohja Student Village are especially furnished for exchange student’s of needs and are equipped with basic furniture and housewares. In summer, they offer a great option for summer...
Learning Spaces
In Kortepohja Student Village and Soihtu Korttelikylä you can find separate learning spaces to focus on working without interruptions and away from your housework. There are two studying spaces in Rentukka and they both are for quiet...
Living with a flatmate
Living in a shared apartment gives you a lot, because you save money and make new acquaintances - maybe even lifelong friends - at the same time. In a shared apartment, you have your own room with a lock but you share common spaces, like kitchen and...
Membership of JYY
Soihtu Housing is a producer of rental apartments owned by the Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä JYY. We rent apartments primarily for students, but increasingly also for others, if possible. Members of the Student Union of the...
Moving your tenancy right
In accordance with the decision of The Student Union Board (24.2.2022), the moving of the tenancy right is not in use anymore. See also: Applying for a temporary...
Restaurants
When living in any of our housing locations, you always have restaurant with student-friendly prices around the corner. The students in Jyväskylä have enjoyed the services of Ilokivi and Rentukka for decades already. Both of them are not only...
Right of Tenancy
Apartments of Soihtu are primarily meant for students. Some of our residential properties are government-subsidized rental apartments (so-called VARKE, or previously ARA, apartments), whose tenant selection follows the VARKE's tenant selection...