Rohemu Campus

What Rohemu Campus does

Rohemu Campus is a privately held student housing operator headquartered in Tartu, Estonia, and registered as OÜ Torni Hostel (registry code 11136278). It operates two dormitory buildings on the Estonian University of Life Sciences (EMU) campus: the 16-storey Rohemu Torn — described as the tallest student residence in Estonia — and the five-storey Rohemu Betton. The business serves EMU students and staff as its priority segments, with the ROHE Hostel on the 1st and 16th floors of Torn extending its addressable market to short-stay visitors, conference attendees, and tourists.

Its product portfolio spans shared bed places, single and twin rooms, studio apartments, and family apartments, priced between approximately €150 and €600 per month. Ancillary revenue is generated through a bookable rooftop sauna and lounge (€35 per two-hour slot), parking via a SNABB partnership in Zone X167 (€20–€40 per month for residents), and pay-as-you-go services such as laundry, bedding rental, and storage. The operating model is subscription-based recurring monthly rent, supplemented by hostel-style short stays and ancillary fees.

The technology stack is built on third-party integrations rather than proprietary IP: Bidrento provides the tenant management portal for applications, contracts, invoicing, and termination; SNABB supplies license-plate-recognition parking access; eduroam delivers cross-university WiFi roaming; and Tartu Bike Share provides adjacent bike rental. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via online application and hostel booking channels, supplemented by EMU institutional channels and community referrals. The company positions itself around sustainability and community living, with waste sorting, a community greenhouse, food sharing, and eco-friendly cleaning as differentiators within the Estonian student housing market.

Name

Rohemu Campus

Legal name

OÜ Torni Hostel

Website

https://rohemucampus.ee

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rohemu Campus is a privately held student housing operator in Tartu, Estonia, running two dormitory buildings on the Estonian University of Life Sciences campus and a short-stay hostel, serving primarily EMU students and staff with monthly rental subscriptions and ancillary services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Housing and Accommodation Services

NAICS

Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (7213), Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (72131), Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

On-Campus University Housing Management (BPAJAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

University Dorms & Affiliated Summer Housing (THAMAGAA), Student Residence Halls & Dormitory Management (On-/Near-Campus) (EDAIALAB), Traditional Dormitory Hostels (THAMAIAA), Student-Focused Co-Living (Flexible, Community-Led) (THAMAGAI)

Keywords

• Student housing
• Dormitory accommodation
• Hostel accommodation
• Student residence
• Sustainable living

Headquarters

HQ city

Tartu

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Student Dormitory Rental: Long-term rental of dormitory rooms and apartments to university students and staff through fixed-term or open-ended contracts. Revenue generated from monthly rent payments including utilities.
2. Rohe Hostel Accommodation: Short-term accommodation services (under 3 months) for visitors, travelers, and transitional housing needs. Includes weekly cleaning and linen change.
3. Parking Services: Monthly parking subscriptions through SNABB partnership for campus residents. Discounted rates for contract residents.
4. Ancillary Services: Additional revenue from laundry services, bedding rental, storage space rental, sauna bookings, and contract change fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rohemu Campus provides student dormitory housing and short-term hostel accommodation at the Estonian University of Life Sciences campus in Tartu, Estonia. It operates two residence buildings (Rohemu Torn, the tallest student residence in Estonia, and Rohemu Betton) offering bed places, single rooms, twin rooms, studio apartments, and family apartments on monthly rental contracts, plus the ROHE Hostel for short-term guests. Ancillary services include parking, a bookable sauna and lounge, laundry, and shared community amenities centered on sustainable living.

Product overview

Rohemu Campus is a student housing provider operating two distinct residence buildings — Rohemu Torn (16-storey, the tallest student residence in Estonia) and Rohemu Betton (five-storey, quieter option) — plus the ROHE Hostel for short-term stays. The portfolio offers diverse accommodation types ranging from shared bed places and single/twin rooms to private studio apartments and family apartments. Core services are supplemented by tenant management via the Bidrento portal, parking via SNABB, and shared amenities including a bookable sauna, park areas with hammocks and greenhouse, and recycling facilities. The campus operates on sustainability principles, prioritizing eco-friendly practices in maintenance and resident lifestyle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rohemu Torn: 16-storey student residence building, the tallest student residence in Estonia, featuring single rooms, twin rooms, family apartments, and a rooftop sauna and lounge area
• Rohemu Betton

Products and services

• Rohemu Torn Student Residence 16-storey student residence building at Fr. R. Kreutzwaldi 52, Tartu — the tallest student residence in Estonia. Offers single rooms, twin rooms, and family apartments with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities, plus the ROHE Hostel on floors 1 and 16 and a bookable sauna and recreation lounge on the top floor. Available to EMU students, staff, and the public.
• Rohemu Betton Student Residence Five-storey student residence at Tuglase 7, Tartu, offering quieter accommodation with single rooms, twin rooms, studio apartments, and family apartments. Features ground floor lounge, laundry facilities, and recreational workspaces. Targeted primarily at EMU students and staff.
• ROHE Hostel Short-Term Accommodation Eco-friendly hostel on the edge of Tartu city center offering short-term accommodation (under 3 months) in two-room apartment configurations with private kitchen, shower, and toilet. Includes free Wi-Fi, eco-washed bed linen, reduced plastic usage, and free access to EMU gym and sauna. Serves tourists, conference attendees, concertgoers, and transitional housing needs.
• Parking Services (Zone X167) Managed parking in Zone X167 provided via the SNABB partnership with license plate recognition and mobile app-based access. Open to the public at standard rates (1 hour: 0.50 EUR; 1 day: 4 EUR; 1 month: 40 EUR) and to campus contract residents at a discounted rate of 20 EUR/month.
• Sauna and Recreation Lounge Rental Top-floor sauna facility for 4–6 people on the 16th floor of Rohemu Torn, with lounge area, TV, fridge, and city views. Bookable for 35 EUR for 2 hours, including towels, robes, and shampoo. Available to residents and external visitors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 16-storey TORN building is the tallest student residence in Estonia

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BidrentocoreTechnology or IntegrationBidrento provides the tenant management platform used for online room applications, rental contract management, rent invoice payments, and contract termination processes. This is the primary digital infrastructure for tenant onboarding and management.
• Estonian University of Life Sciences (Eesti Maaülikool)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRohemu Campus operates within the EMU university campus and holds property under rental agreement with the university. Students and staff receive priority access to housing. The campus is integrated into the university ecosystem with proximity to academic buildings, sports facilities, and library resources.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Unite Students: Largest purpose-built student accommodation operator in the UK, providing managed studio and cluster rooms to university students. Comparable in scale, operational sophistication, and digital tenant management, though materially larger and geographically broader than Rohemu.
• iQ Student Accommodation: Major UK purpose-built student housing provider offering studios and en-suite cluster rooms in university cities. Operates a similar subscription rental model with utility-inclusive pricing and online tenant portals analogous to Bidrento.
• CRM Students: UK-based student accommodation operator managing PBSA assets in multiple university cities. Comparable in product offering (en-suite clusters, studios) and tenant management infrastructure, though at significantly greater scale.

Regional players

• SGS Studentbostäder: Swedish student housing company providing apartments and rooms to university students in Stockholm and other Swedish university towns. Comparable in product (furnished, utility-inclusive rentals) and tenant profile, but does not overlap geographically with Rohemu.
• HOAS (Helsinki Student Housing Foundation): Regional student housing foundation serving universities in the Helsinki metropolitan area with affordable dormitory-style and family apartments. Comparable in product structure and university-affiliated tenant base, but operates at a larger Northern European scale.

Direct peers

• Tartu Üliõpilasküla (Tartu Student Village): The primary non-university student housing provider in Tartu, operating multiple dormitory buildings across the city. Directly comparable to Rohemu in serving EMU and University of Tartu students with shared and single rooms on a subscription model.
• The Student Hotel: Hybrid student housing, co-living, and short-stay hotel operator across European university cities. Closely mirrors Rohemu's dual dormitory-plus-hostel offering and its focus on community-led, amenity-rich accommodation for students and transient visitors.

Others

• Nestpick: Global furnished rental marketplace with a strong student and young-professional focus. Comparable in addressing the same tenant demographic through digital channels, though as an aggregator rather than an operator competing directly with Rohemu.
• Amber Student: Global student housing marketplace aggregating listings near universities worldwide. Indirectly comparable to Rohemu as it drives demand visibility for student accommodation, including in European university cities, but does not operate physical housing itself.

Emerging players

• Stanza Living: India-based managed student housing operator providing fully furnished rooms with utilities, meals, and community programming. Compares to Rohemu on subscription-inclusive pricing and operational management, though at a much larger scale and different geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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