OrientationCourse and Welcome Fair
  • Orientation Programme >>
  • Credits for the Orientation Course
    • Participants can receive credits for the Orientation Course, if they participate in all parts of the course and filled out questionnaire
    • The questionnaire is available in September and in January.

Welcome Fair

  • In autumn / fall semester 2013
Tutoring Contact us
  • Co-ordinators at the International Exchange Services and Faculties

 

International Exchange Services studentexchange(a)helsinki.fi

Welcome to the Orientation Course and Welcome Fair Site of New International Students of the University of Helsinki

The Orientation Course is conducted in English.

The course will provide you a good opportunity to obtain a lot of information, which will help you to make your studies successful and pleasant. At the Orientation Course you will also meet other international students. During the Orientation Course you will have a student tutor to help you in various matters.

The Orientation Course includes:

  • Orientation sessions
    • Information on practical matters and necessary supplies for studies, Language courses, Networks, IT and library services, Student services, Travel and travel discounts and student organisations etc.
  • Faculty Orientation
    • Studies at the faculty (course registration, exams, degree structure etc.), Facilities at the faculty and it's departments, etc.
  • Tutoring for 10-12 hours.

Programmes, sessions >>

Information on receiving credits for the Orientation Course >>

Orientation Handbook is published early and it is available on web too.

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Orientation Course in 2013-2014

  • Autumn / fall 2013: August 29 - September 4, 2013
    • Dates vary from faculty to faculty, please check Faculty Orientation programme
  • Spring semester 2014
    • January 8-10, 2014
    • Dates vary from faculty to faculty, please check Faculty Orientation programme in autumn

Welcome Fair in 2013-2014

  • Autumn / fall semester 2013
    • August 29-30, 2013
  • Spring semester 2014
    • January 8-9, 2014

Information for New Incoming Students

Tips and hints
  • Tips and hints of former exchange students to make your exchnage period successful.

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