Orientation for exchange students

Our Orientation Day programme is especially designed to help new incoming exchange students to settle in and start their studies at the University of Oulu. Programme includes important matters such as university practices, student services and permits. Faculties will also organise separate study info sessions to their students. The orientation is mandatory for all incoming exchange students.

General Orientation session

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

Please find the programme for the Autumn Exchange Student Orientation 2026 below.

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.

09:00 Welcome to Oulu!

Greetings from the Director of Academic Affairs: Vesa-Matti Sarenius

09:20 Introduction to University of Oulu ​

- University services (Library, Sport services…)​

- Studying at the University​

- Health services and insurance​

- Registration (Finnish identity code)​

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10:45 What I wish I'd known​

- Student Ambassadors (from UniOulu) ​

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11:15 ESN​

-Meet the representatives of the Erasmus Student Network

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11:30 OYY ​

​-UniOulu Student Union

11:45 PSOAS Housing Info​

-​Learn about the dos and don'ts of living in a PSOAS apartment.

12:30 Lunch​

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We reserve the right to make changes.

DVV Pop-up

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

Take advantage of the DVV pop-up service on either of the following days:

  • Friday, August 28
    📍 Room TH102
    🕘 09:00–16:00
  • Friday, September 4
    📍 Room TH102
    🕘 09:00–16:00

Faculty study info sessions:

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.