Starting Package
The student unions of the universities in Turku (TYY, ÅAS), the student union of the Novia University of Applied Sciences (Novium), and the Turku University of Applied Science (TUAS) run a starting package storage where exchange students can borrow a package with household items which they then return before they leave Turku. The Starting Package is both affordable and sustainable option for your stay in Turku.
Hello and welcome to our page!
New Students! Check here ►How to Get a Starting Package
Information for Tutors: ►How to pick up packages for your tutees
Leaving soon? CHECK HERE ►HOW TO RETURN YOUR STARTING PACKAGE
Opening Hours
| December 2024 | January 2025 |
| Tue 5.12. 09-11:00 | Thu 2.1.2025 10-12:00, and 13-15:00 Fri 3.1. 10-12:00, and 13-15:00 Tue 7.12. 10-12:00, and 13-15:00 Wed 8.1. 10-12:00, and 13-15:00 Thu 9.1. 10-12:00, and 13-15:00 Fri 10.1. 09-11:00, and 12-14:00 |
Mon 9.12. 09-11:00 Wed 11.12. 10-12:00 Fri 13.12. 10-12:00 | Tue 7.1. 10-12:00, and 13-15:00 Wed 8.1. 10-12:00, and 13-15:00 Thu 9.1. 10-12:00, and 13-15:00 Fri 10.1. 09-11:00, and 12-14:00 |
Mon 16.12. 10-12:00, and 13-15:00 Tue 17.12. 10-12:00 Wed 18.12. 10-12:00, and 13-14:00 Thu 19.12. 10-12:00 Fri 20.12. 10-12:00 and 13-15:00 | Mon 13.1. 10-12:00, and 13-15:00 Tue 14.1. 10-12:00, and 13-15:00 Wed 15.1. 10-12:00, and 13-15:00 Thu 16.1. 12-16:00 Fri 17.1. 10-12:00, and 13-15:00 |
Mon 23.12. 10-12:00 Fri 27.12. 12-15:00 Mon 30.12. 09-11:00, and 12-14:00 Tue 31.12. 10-12:00, and 13-15:00 | Closed 20.1.-26.1.2025 |
Opening Hours for the remaining January and rest of the semester will be published later!
The starting package includes:
- a pillow (50x60)
- a blanket (150x200)
- curtains
- a cooking pot
- a sharp cutting knife
- a dinner plate
- a soup plate or soup bowl
- a drinking glass
- a coffee mug
- cooking item (plastic cooking spoon or spatula)
- a can opener, and
- a set of flatware (a fork, a knife, a table spoon, and a teaspoon)
- All the kitchen utensils are put in a plastic box (about 30 liters). The measurement of the box is 430x350x250 mm.
Please note that bed linens, pillow case and blanket covers are not included in the starting package.
Here you can find all the necessary information concerning obtaining a starting package, how to return it, necessary documents and information for tutors about picking up a package for their tutees.
►How to Get a Starting Package
►How to Return a Starting Package
►Contract Paper
►Check here for the FAQ
►Tutors: Instructions
►Do you wish to donate items for the Storage?
You'll find us here:
The Starting Package Storage is located in Rehtorinpellonkatu 4B, in the basement.
It's next to the Student Union of the University of Turku (TYY), and opposite of Turku School of Economics (TSE). The building is in the backyard of the Student Cafeteria Assarin Ullakko and in the same yard where the pub Proffa is. In the corner of the yard, you'll see the Starting Package sign. Follow the signs to the basement!
Contact us:
Email: startingpackage at utu.fi
Phone/WA(during working hours): Tiia Niskanen - Starting Package Coordinator +358 44 4935935
Postal address:
TYY / Starting Package Turku,
Rehtorinpellonkatu 4 A (ground floor)