Orientation for exchange students
The Orientation for Autumn term 2026 will take place on August 26th, 2026 at 8.00. Please note that the Orientation takes on Linnanmaa campus at lecture hall L3 and online participation was not possible.
Autumn term 2026 programme
The Programme below is based on previous orientations and is likely to change for the Autumn 2026 Orientation
8:00 Coffee & buns
Meet the other exchange students and International Mobility Services staff over a cup of coffee or tea and Finnish "pulla". Coffee will be served at the green rackets close to the room L3.
08:30 Welcome to Oulu!
Greetings from the Director of Academic Affairs: Vesa-Matti Sarenius
08:45 Introduction to University of Oulu
- University services (Library, Sport services…)
- Studying at the University
- Health services and insurance
- Registration (Finnish identity code)
10:30 I wish I'd known
- Student Ambassadors (from UniOulu)
11:00 ESN
-Meet the representatives of the Erasmus Student Network
11:15 City of Oulu
-Here you will learn about the services and events in the city of Oulu
11:30 PSOAS Housing Info
-Learn about the dos and don'ts of living in a PSOAS apartment.
12:00 Lunch
We reserve the right to changes.
Digital and population data services agency (DVV) will organise Pop-up service points on campus. You can apply for a Finnish identity code and register your stay. Remember to have an ID with a photo with you.
Attend the DVV Pop-Up Service – Date: TBD
Take advantage of the DVV pop-up service on either of the following days:
- ##Day##, ##th August
📍 Room ###
🕘 ##09:00–16:00##
Faculty study info sessions are organised in conjunction with the Orientation. Participating in the faculty study info is important so that you get to know your international coordinator and get acquainted with the faculty's practicalities. Please see detailed information by clicking on the faculty to which you have been accepted to.
The presentations from the Spring 2026 exchange student Orientation are available below!