Erasmus WhatsApp Groups Helsinki 2027-2028
- Active groups
- 0
- Academic year
- 2027-2028
- Opens
- May — July
Helsinki · Finland
Helsinki · FinlandThe Helsinki groups for 2027-2028 are not open yet
There is no verified Helsinki group for the 2027-2028 academic year yet. Each cycle's groups usually open between May and July of the preceding year, once places are confirmed. We only publish a group once its invite link genuinely works, so this page will update as soon as a Helsinki group is confirmed.
In the meantime, here is what we do know about Helsinki:
Erasmus in Helsinki: what to know first
Saunas, a thousand islands and summer nights that never go dark. A Nordic Erasmus with top-tier academics.
The Helsinki groups for the 2027-2028 academic year are not run by any institution: they are opened by students arriving that same year, usually between the spring and summer before. They fill in waves — first the people with a confirmed place, then the ones locking down housing — which is why a group created too early often stalls half empty.
You do not need to join all of them. Start with the one that solves your most urgent problem in Helsinki, and add the rest once you have an arrival date.
In Helsinki housing is the real bottleneck, so the accommodation group is the one to check before any other.
Helsinki scored on ten signals
Our editorial rating of Helsinki, from 0 to 100 on each signal.
- Safety
- 100
- Academic level
- 90
- Nature
- 85
- Transport links
- 85
- Student atmosphere
- 55
- Food
- 55
- Nightlife
- 45
- Housing
- 25
- Affordability
- 15
- Weather
- 15
The best and worst of Helsinki
This comes straight from the scores we publish for Helsinki — the same ones shown as bars on its city page. The good and the bad, unvarnished.
- a very strong sense of safety
- universities with real academic standing
- nature and weekend trips within easy reach
- a high cost of living
- harsh weather, especially in winter
- a severely squeezed rental market
What living in Helsinki costs
The reference prices we use for Helsinki. Handy for judging whether a room offered in a 2027-2028 group is priced fairly or padded.
€1,049
Room / rent per month
€73
Transport pass
€7
A beer
- Rough monthly floor in Helsinki
- €1,178
Rent + transport + eight drinks a month. It is a floor, not a full budget: no food, tuition or travel included.
Universities in Helsinki
If you are looking for people from your own faculty, these are the verified institutions we have on record in Helsinki. Plenty of groups organise by university as well as by city.
- Aalto University
- aalto.fi ↗
- University of Helsinki
- helsinki.fi ↗
Before you join a Helsinki group
Erasmus groups are also hunting ground for rental scams, especially in Helsinki when demand spikes. Three rules head off almost every problem:
- 01Never pay a deposit or a holding fee for a room you have not seen, contract or no contract: it is the most common scam and the most expensive.
- 02Be wary of anyone who pulls you out of the group into a private chat to close the deal fast and under pressure.
- 03A price far below the city reference is almost never a bargain; it is the bait.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there Helsinki groups for 2027-2028 yet?
None for Helsinki in 2027-2028 has a working link yet. We would rather list nothing than dead links.
When do the Helsinki groups for 2027-2028 open?
Between May and July of the preceding year. They are opened by the students arriving in Helsinki, not the university, so there is no official date.
How much does a room in Helsinki cost?
Around 1049 € a month for a room in Helsinki. Far below that figure, be suspicious.
Is it safe to join a Helsinki WhatsApp group?
MyErasmus does not manage or moderate these groups. The real risk is rental scams in Helsinki: never pay a deposit for a room you have not seen.
Are there university-specific groups in Helsinki?
Yes. In Helsinki we have Aalto University, University of Helsinki on record. Ask in the general group for your faculty's.
Can I join before my place is confirmed?
Yes, it is the norm in Helsinki. Check anything important with your international office.
Can I submit a Helsinki group that already exists?
Yes, via the submit button. We review it by hand and only publish it if the link works.
MyErasmus does not manage or moderate external WhatsApp groups. Links are verified periodically but may become inactive. Always exercise caution when joining external groups.