The Student Union of the University of Helsinki is selling its city centre properties to Keva

In its meeting on 12 November 2025, HYY’s Representative Council decided to sell the New Student House, the Old Student House, Citytalo and Kaivotalo as well as Kaivokatu 12 and Hansatalo, which are part of the Grand Hansa property complex, to Finnish pensions institution Keva. The decision helps resolve the extremely challenging debt situation of HYY’s property finances and ensure the future of the Student Union’s operations.

Once all the arrangements have been concluded, the Student Union will be free of debt. The restaurant business operating under Ylva Services Ltd and the third student house, Domus Gaudium, which will also move under the management of Ylva Services Ltd, will remain under HYY’s ownership.

HYY will move all its operations from the New Student House to Domus Gaudium in Leppäsuo during 2026. There will be a transition period of around half a year for organisations and the overall changes in premises. HYY’s website has further information on the upcoming changes for our organisations and members.

Questions and answers

HYY’s premises will undergo significant changes in 2026. This page features up-to-date information and news on how the situation will unfold. The FAQ has been updated to reflect the decisions made by the Representative Council on 12 November 2025. This page will be updated as needed – for instance, if we spot new questions that we have not yet answered either at all or in enough detail.

Info sessions for organisations

Info session on Monday 17 November, 3–4 pm (in Finnish)
Location: Wilhelmsson hall
Further information: The session is held to address the most frequently asked questions and the answers to them. You can also ask questions we have not answered yet. You can only participate in the event in person, and the event will not be livestreamed or recorded.

Remote info sessions on Tuesday 18 November, 3 pm–5.45 pm
Location: Microsoft Teams

• Info session in Swedish, 3.00–3.45 pm
• Info session in Finnish, 4.00–4.45 pm
• Info session in English, 5.00–5.45 pm

Further information: During the sessions, we will address the most frequently asked questions and the answers to them. You can also ask questions we have not answered yet. You can only participate in the event remotely, and the event will not be livestreamed or recorded.

Discussion event for organisations operating in Domus Gaudium and the library building
Time: Monday 24 November at 3–5 pm
Place: Alexander
More information: The event is aimed at organisations whose premises are located in Domus Gaudium, the library building or other nearby buildings. The event provides a good opportunity to ask more detailed questions about matters relevant to your organisation in particular. You can join the event when you like. You can only participate in the event in person, and the event will not be livestreamed or recorded.

Discussion event for organisations operating in the New Student House
Time: Wednesday 26 November at 4–6 pm
Place: Alina hall
More infromation: The event is aimed at organisations whose premises are located in the New Student House. The event provides a good opportunity to ask more detailed questions about matters relevant to your organisation in particular. You can join the event when you like. You can only participate in the event in person, and the event will not be livestreamed or recorded.

In addition to the info sessions, you can request a separate meeting for your organisation or cluster. In this case, please contact HYY’s chief financial and service officer (Anna Laurila, anna.laurila@hyy.fi).