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!

During the summer 2026 we will make amazing new updates to the starting package system. This page will be under renovation and might lack some information, but no worries, all the information will be added here in due time. 

 

Opening Hours for the Starting Package Storage

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!

JUNE

 

WED 17.6. 12:30-13:30

WED 24.6. 11-13:00

 

Closed for summer between 25.6. - 29.7.

 

JULY

 

THU 30.7. 15-16:00 

 

AUGUST

 

WED 5.8. 10-12

FRI 7.8. 13-14:30


Opening hours for August 2026 will be published latest at the end of July.

If the opening hours don't fit you, you can ask someone else to return your package on your behalf. If that doesn't work either please contact us and we can arrange a separate return time for you.
 

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.

     

►Do you wish to donate items for the Storage?

 

Contact us:

Email: startingpackage at utu.fi

Postal address:
TYY / Starting Package Turku,
Rehtorinpellonkatu 4 A (ground floor)