Application instructions

Elli housing is available to all full-time students of post-comprehensive educational institutions in Joensuu. Applications are accepted continuously, so that you can file an application whenever you need accommodation. But note that the shared flats and family flats that become vacant in the summer will be reserved and allotted to those applicants who begin their studies in the autumn. If you apply for a single-room flat, don’t forget that they are allotted on the basis of a queuing system. In your housing application you can express your preference(s) for location and type of housing. For further information, see the descriptions of the localities.

If we are unable to offer you accommodation in one of your preferred locations, we then try to offer you another vacant flat. You decide, of course, whether you want to accept it. You have the best chances of finding accommodation if you are prepared to accept any location and any type of flat. If, however, you want to apply only for a certain location or a certain type of flat and are prepared to queue for accommodation, please mention this in your application.

Degree students
Single applicants can apply to us for a shared flat or a single-room flat only. The shared flats are unfurnished units shared by 2 – 5 tenants, and they are easier to get than single-room flats. Our single-room flats are very much in demand and are therefore allotted on the basis of a queuing system. In the autumn we offer single applicants shared flats only. Priority is given to beginning students who come from far away.

Exchange students
For exchange students Elli always tries to offer furnished rooms. The furniture fee is 17 €/month. Furniture includes bed with mattress, desk, chair and wardrope. Furnished rooms are mainly located in Latolankatu 9, Karjamäentie 4, 10, 12 and Länsikatu 18..

Applicants with families
Our family flats have 2 or 3 rooms and a kitchenette. They are available for couples with or without children. In the queue for larger flats, families with children are given priority. To qualify for a family flat, it is enough that one in the couple is a student. The family flats are unfurnished.

How to apply
You can apply for an accommodation via internet by clicking on the Application form. Fill in the application carefully. You also need to send us a copy of your letter of acceptance by e-mail to
opiskelija-asunnot@joensuunelli.fi or by airmail to Student Housing Company Joensuun Elli, Merimiehenkatu 30, 80100 Joensuu, FINLAND or by fax to number +358 13 223 301, as soon as possible. We don´t proceed the application until we have this compulsory enclosure.

You can also send us other documents that you want to refer to, such as certificate of pregnancy, medical certificate or notice of termination. If you are underage we need to have your parents` or guardians` written consent. All the enclosures must not be more than three months old.

If you wish you can also send us the filled application form by airmail. You can print it out from our webpages.

During your period of tenancy, you are obliged to present the municipal authorities, upon request, certificates required by law regarding your studies, income, wealth, and other comparable matters. Giving false information will result in rejection of the application or loss of the right of tenancy.