Living cost

The general cost of living is comparable to the price level of larger European capitals. Students are required to independently cover their everyday living costs. Temporary expenses include the housing deposit, which will be refunded at the end of the tenancy period. Please note that there are always unexpected expenses for any international traveler. Laurea university of applied sciences does not have a support system for students in financial difficulty.

Monthly living expenses for students including food, accommodation, travel are around €700 – €1000, depending on where you live and your personal living habits.

Transport

The Helsinki Metropolitan Area has a very efficient public transport system. There are four forms of public transportation: buses, trains, trams, and the underground. Information about public transport, including ticket prices and schedules, is available on the HSL region transport webpages. The HSL Journey planner gives route suggestions and maps for how to get from student accommodation to Laurea campuses. The VR Finnish railways services and Matkahuolto bus services provide information on trains and buses that operate to Laurea’s campuses outside the HSL service area.

Student benefits and services

The Student Union of Laurea University of Applied Sciences is also known by the name Laureamko. Every university of applied sciences has a student union which protects the interests of all students. All the students of Laurea can join the student union by paying a membership fee

All Laurea students can get a student card by joining a student organization Laureamko.by paying their membership fee Laurea's student card is a digital card which is downloaded into a mobile phone. With the student card there are several discounts and benefits.

Student priced lunch

Laurea students are entitled to discount priced student meals at Laurea student canteens as well as other higher education student lunch canteens. Student lunches can be obtained only with a valid student card or Kela meal subsidy card. Student restau­rants at Laurea UAS

Student priced transport

Students living in the cities of Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, Kauniainen, Kirkkonummi, Siuntio, Kerava, Sipoo or Tuusula can get student discount tickets from HSL (Helsinki Regional Transport Authority). Exchange students can only get student discount on the HSL travel card and exchange students will get the exchange student application form from the student services to prove their student status. Other than exchange students can easily get the student discount on season tickets you purchase via the HSL app.

Students can also get student discounts on VR trains Vand Matkahuolto long-distance buses with a valid student card.

Student events

Laureamko organises a variety of events throughout the year at all campuses. Events are supposed to provide an opportunity for fun alongside your studies. You will find our upcoming events in Laureamko’s social media.

Sports 

As a member of the student union, you are entitled to use Zone sport services with a special price. The services can be used with a Sport pass. It is made to support the active and sporty higher education life, from beginners to athletes. With the sports pass you get to use nine gyms, 50 hours of instructed classes, discounts from sport courses, free ball games and badminton reservations.

Other

Many museums, theaters, shops, and coffee places have student discounts.