How to apply for housing

How to Apply

Exchange students can apply for housing by filling out an open application at www.psoas.fi/en/housing-application and participating in the Homerun event.

Housing Arrangements

The University of Oulu and Oulu University of Applied Sciences (OAMK) collaborate with PSOAS to provide housing for international exchange students. PSOAS subleases apartments to exchange students on behalf of the universities, as per their agreement. These apartments are exclusively for exchange students of the University of Oulu and OAMK.

Booking Process

Fall Semester

The Homerun event takes place on the PSOAS website in June. Dates and instructions are sent to all applicants before the booking period begins.

Spring Semester

The Homerun event for spring semester takes place in November.

During the Homerun event, applicants can choose and book their preferred apartment online. After booking, you’ll receive email instructions for paying the deposit and signing the lease online.

Important Considerations

Group bookings: If you want to share an apartment with friends, book together during the Homerun event.

No changes: Apartments cannot be changed after booking.

Limited availability: PSOAS cannot guarantee apartments for all applicants if demand exceeds supply.

Priority System

Some students receive priority status. These include students with bilateral agreements, earlier arrivals (e.g., August arrivals before September), those with longer stays (full-year students before single-semester), and those with earlier application submission dates.

If rooms are available after priority allocations, other students (e.g., free movers, CIMO or Fulbright scholars) may rent apartments for short periods during spring and summer.

Check our video of the application process!