Kuopas – Student apartments in Kuopio, Finland Kuopas (Kuopio Student Housing Company) builds and maintains student housing in Kuopio. Around 3000 students live in Kuopas housing already – join the community! Kuopas will provide you with a home during your […]

Welcome to your new home at Kuopas! Moving into a student apartment – especially for the first time – can bring up many questions. That’s why we’ve created this guide to help you with everything you need to know for […]

Read our guide to applying for a student rental apartment from Kuopas! Life is here and now. We provide the base, walls and roof so that you can get the most out of it. Did you receive a studying place […]

Read the guides and apply for Kuopas student apartments in Kuopio! First, make sure you have read the Applying Quick guide. After that, you have all the information need to apply! You can see all our locations and apartments from […]

Here you can find the attachments of tenancy agreement: Terms of agreement Tenants responsibility table Notice of termination Rules of order Moving out instructions Absolute guarantee (document signed by the minor tenant’s guardians)

Internet connection All our apartments have free Internet. To enable it (25 Mbit/s) in your new apartment, you need to contact DNA and register yourself in their system as a user. All furnished family apartments and furnished rooms in shared […]

Inspect the condition of your apartment by using this checklist. Mark down any faults and defects you notice and send the checklist within 14 days from key pick up, even if you don’t find any defects. This is for your […]

You are reading the housing guide of Kuopas, which aims to ease your start as a new tenant. The Tenant’s Guide also helps our current tenants gather information about our services and shared rules. The guide covers the most important […]

From this page you can find all the necessary information for living in Kuopas. Are you considering issues related to tenancy rights, disturbances, changing your Kuopas apartment or subleasing? Click below and you’ll find lots more information under the heading! […]

Sauna Almost all Kuopas buildings have a sauna. Free public sauna shift once a week (check the time on the sauna door) You can book your own weekly sauna shift (1 hour/week): customerservice@kuopas.fi Price: 20 €/month Minimum time: 1 calendar […]

Cleaning and Maintenance Kitchen Cleaning & Appliances Bathroom and Toilet Heating and Ventilation Waste Sorting and Recycling Fire Safety and Lighting Renovations and Modifications Pests You can read instructions for cleaning before leaving here. 1. Kitchen Cleaning & Appliances 🧊 Fridge […]

Introduction Our own maintenance or our associate oversee the property’s upkeep. The maintenance work includes general property care tasks, such as the maintenance of electricity, heating and plumbing, cleaning, heating of the sauna and lawn care as well as changing […]

When should I send a fault report? In urgent problems (water leaks, sewer problems, dangerous electricity problems) call 24/7 maintenance service +358 (0) 44 764 0760. It’s too hot or cold Doors or windows don’t open or close properly Ventilation […]

Welcome to our move-out guide! We hope your time of residence has been pleasant, and you have enjoyed your Kuopas home. This move-out guide provides a comprehensive overview of various stages of moving out, such as terminating the tenancy agreement, […]

Kuopas – Kuopio Student Housing Company Kuopas (Kuopio Student Housing Company) builds and maintains student housing in Kuopio. About 3000 students live in Kuopas housing already – join the community! Kuopas is owned by the city of Kuopio. Kuopas will […]

Do you have a question? The easiest and quickest way to get an answer is to read our guides: Applying Quick guide Moving in Quick guide Moving out Quick guide Tenant’s guide Fault reports must always be done by using […]

Special Saunas – Intense Sauna Heat for Up to 20 People Kuopas has three special saunas available for Kuopas tenants and student organizations to rent for evening gatherings. The special sauna is rented for the period from 5:00 PM to […]

Kuopas is a nonprofit company owned by the City of Kuopio. Our task is to manage student housing in Kuopio. Kuopas’ apartments are designed for students and our apartments are situated in good locations near educational institutes. Free Internet connection, […]

We are happy that you found a suitable home. We hope that you get comfortable in Kuopio. Our Moving in Quick guide will help you getting started with you new home. From Tenant’s guide you can also find useful information […]

Student housing in Kuopio Kuopas (Kuopio Student Housing Company) builds and maintains student housing in Kuopio. Over 3000 students and their families live in Kuopas’ apartments. 📍 Address: Torikatu 15, 70110 Kuopio, Finland 📞 Phone: +358 (0)20 710 9740 ✉️ […]

Tenant’s duty is to keep the apartment in good shape. The tenant is responsible for all damages to the apartment, if the damage is not within normal wear. The repair work will be priced according to this damage costs sheet. […]

How to give Notice of termination to Kuopas and what is it? To end the tenancy contract with Kuopas, tenants with an open-ended contract must give Kuopas a Notice of termination at minimum one calendar month before they leave. Notice […]

Internet connection All Kuopas apartments include an internet connection provided by DNA. The basic speed is 25 Mbit/s. You can upgrade the speed through DNA – any upgrade costs are charged directly from the tenant. Remember to cancel the upgrade […]

Rent an electric car as a tenant of Kuopas! Kuopas has shared electric cars in different locations! The service for Kuopas tenants is provided by 24Rent. At the moment there are three cars in use: Petkelkuja 1, parking place number […]

Here you can find your building’s safety plan (FIN), storage locations, laundry locations, sauna locations, parking slot map and energy certificate. You can reserve laundry machines from an online reservation service. We will send you a link to the system […]

Are you looking for pictures of Kuopas apartments? Then this Apartment gallery is the right place for you! Kuopas’ apartment gallery – pictures of the stunning apartments lived in and decorated by our tenants. You can take inspiration from the […]

The electricity may break during this winter Short regional power cuts can be expected during the winter due to a possible nationwide power shortages. An electricity shortage occurs when electricity production and imports are not enough to cover electricity consumption. […]

Kuopio Student Housing Company – Student apartments in Kuopio, Finland Kuopas (Kuopio Student Housing Company) has been providing homes for students for 50 years! We build, maintain and rent student apartments in Kuopio – and today, we offer housing for […]

Moving is always time consuming process – especially if it’s your first time moving into your first home (in Finland)! We gathered below some tips for those who are moving into their own place for a first time.   Remember […]

Welcome to read Kuopas’ apartment availability update for August 2023!   The apartment availability update reviews the current situation of Kuopas’ available apartments. You can always see all our currently available apartments and also our soon to be available apartments […]

Did you know that a significant amount of recyclable waste, such as organic waste, cardboard, and plastic, still ends up in mixed waste?   Recyclable waste can be reused, contributing to significant environmental benefits! In addition, mixed waste costs about […]

  Moving into or out of a Kuopas apartment? Read this article!   In this article, we go through the process of moving into and out of a student apartment. Student apartments are much more than just spaces. They are […]

Apartment’s temperature and indoor air During the heating season, the temperature and indoor air quality of the apartment can be a concern. With the guidance provided in this article, you will know how to influence the temperature and indoor air […]

Welcome to read more about Kuopas’ shared housing! Whether you are a current tenant or are considering moving into one of our shared apartments, this article is for you. Kuopas offers a range of housing options, from studio flats and […]

Always disconnect the car heating cables from the socket For safety reasons, the car heating cables should always be disconnected from the socket after use and the socket cover should be kept locked. As spring comes, when the car heating […]

Do you live in a shared apartment with a roommate? If yes, download these super useful common forms to help you with the shared rules and cleaning routine!   Use the buttons below to download the common forms where you […]

New student! Read here for tips on apartment search: You can apply for housing as soon as you have received the official Letter of Acceptance from the University of Eastern Finland / Savonia UAS but no sooner than six months […]

Tips for move-out cleaning When moving out, it’s crucial to leave the apartment in a clean state – this is why the move-out cleaning should be done carefully. This article provides detailed cleaning instructions for each part of your home, […]

Our email is temporarily congested Our customer service is currently experiencing a high volume of inquiries, resulting in longer response times. We recommend reading the instructions on our website and in this article before contacting us. If you have an […]

Matomo We use the Matomo tool for web analytics. Statistical data is collected, for example, from, – how many users there are on the site – which devices have been used to access the site – the web address from […]

Welcome to the latest apartment availability update from Kuopas! In this update, we discuss the current housing situation and answer frequently asked questions. Please read it carefully to get up-to-date information and guidelines for applying for an apartment. We update […]

Sustainability as part of Kuopas’ values At Kuopion Opiskelija-asunnot Oy (Kuopas), we’re committed to making your home and our community more sustainable. As we are owned by the City of Kuopio, we’re committed to the city’s goals of reducing waste, […]

Shared electric cars Try a shared electric car now as a tenant of Kuopas at a reasonable price! Kuopas tenants receive a 30% discount on all vehicles at Kuopas locations. The service for Kuopas tenants is provided by 24Rent. Kuopas […]

Water Saving Contest Water saving contest in November – participate and win a gift card! In November, a water saving contest kicks off with the goal of using water as sparingly as possible! The Kuopas housing location with the lowest […]

Kuopio Student Housing Company (Kuopion Opiskelija-asunnot Oy) will not increase the rents of its apartments for the year 2025 You can continue to make payments using the same rent payment details. The rent account and reference number remain the same. […]

Welcome to read Kuopas’ apartment availability update for November 2024!   The apartment availability update reviews the current situation of Kuopas’ available apartments. Take also a look at the few interesting options we chose from our available apartments below! You […]

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Welcome to read Kuopas’ apartment availability update for January 2025!   The apartment availability update reviews the current situation of Kuopas’ available apartments. Take also a look at the few interesting options we chose from our available apartments below! You […]

Get to know your neighbours easily in the new Kuopas Tenant Community Exciting news: we have launched a new digital discussion platform as a pilot in four of our housing locations – Katiska, Kajo, Neula and Samoilija. All tenants from […]

Participate in Kuopas’s overall patch contest by creating a vappu-themed overall patch for us! Our overall patches have been super popular! This year, you can join in by designing the 2025 Kuopas overall patch. The winner will receive a gift […]

The new student apartments in Savilahti will be completed in phases Kuopas’ construction project in Savilahti is progressing as planned. The two new student housing buildings are being built by the Savilahti waterfront, right next to the University of Eastern […]

Kuopas 50 Years – A Celebratory Year Full of Student Life Kuopas turns 50 in 2025! 🎉 For half a century, we have provided homes for thousands of students in Kuopio. Now, we want to celebrate this milestone in a […]

It’s time to vote for the best patch design for Kuopas’ new overall patch! *The voting is closed and the winner is number 5. Congratulations! Patch number 2 was awarded an honourable mention and will also be made into an […]

Welcome to read Kuopas’ apartment availability update for March 2025!   The apartment availability update reviews the current situation of Kuopas’ available apartments. Take also a look at the few interesting options we chose from our available apartments below!   […]

We’ll be handing out Kuopas’ own Vappu overall patches at our office on Thursday, 24ᵗʰ April, 2025! This spring, we organised an overall patch design contest with a Vappu (May Day) theme – and received amazing suggestions for new Kuopas […]

Kuopas housing spring and summer 2025 – situation and tips ❗️ Housing situation in July 2025 ❗️ All Kuopas studios, family apartments, and Kampus Masto apartments have now been offered. A few shared apartments are still available but they are […]

Finland’s Prettiest Student Home 2025 – Take part and win! Is your student home more than just four walls? Is it cozy, beautiful and affordable? Now you have the chance to show it to the whole country! Kuopas is taking […]

Savilahti housing applications are now open – first offers in July Kuopas is completing a new student housing complex in the Savilahti campus area. The project consists of two buildings: a 12-storey Kampus Masto with 128 apartments, and a lower […]

Design your dream student building and win tickets to Kuopiorock! *THE COMPETITION HAS ENDED* Winners have been notified by email! Kuopas is celebrating its 50th anniversary and we want to hear your vision for the future of student housing. Take […]