The Student Village Foundation of Turku

The Student Village Foundation of Turku (TYS) was founded in 1966 by the Student Union of Turku University. TYS builds, renovates, rents and maintains student housing for students in post-secondary learning institutions and and youth housing for working youths. In autumn 2011 TYS has over 7 300 apartment places in Turku and Rauma.

TYS's highest governing bodies are the Delegation and the Board. The Delegation has 48 members which represent various quarters. The Delegation annually confirms the budget, the strategy and the financial statement, as well as decides the actions for the annual report. The Delegation elects the Chairperson of the Board and Deputy Chairperson of the Board, and confirms the Managing Director. The Board consist of 13 persons and the Board handles all matters concerning TYS. Seven board members are selected by the city of Turku, two members are selected by the Tenants' Meeting (at the autumn meeting), as well as two members are selected by TYY (The Student Union of the University of Turku), two members are selected by other Student Unions. The board members are selected for a period of three years.

The highest official is the Managing Director with the Department Managers; Property Manager, Financial Manager and Housing Affairs Manager. The total number of employees is 21.

Eligible tenants and the duration of tenancy

All full-time students of post-secondary schools in Turku or Rauma can apply for an apartment from TYS. When the right to study ends, also the right to tenancy ends. If necessary, TYS terminates the tenancy agreement. The right of tenancy can be extended after graduation from the university, by appeal, with a maximum of two years. 

TYS has also youth apartments which are available for 18-24 year old persons whose hometown is Turku. For these apartments the leases are made fixed-term, for maximum five years.

It's possible to change to another apartments if your life situation changes. You can change for example, from a shared apartment to a single or two room apartment, or when your family grows to a bigger family apartment. With an addition to the family you can move to a larger residence. The Housing Office will help you to find the best accommodation option.