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 2025 will be organized on August 28th, 2025 starting at 8.15. Please note that the Orientation is organised on Linnanmaa campus at lecture hall L3 and online participation is not possible. Below is a programme from last year. Details will be updated early August.

Spring term 2025 programme

8:15 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.

09:10 Introduction to Student Services

Info on academic practices, Finnish identity code, insurances, health care, etc.

10:30 I Wish I'd Known

UniOulu Ambassadors share their top tips on life in Oulu.

11:00 Erasmus Student Network Oulu

Meet the respresentatives of ESN Oulu.

11:15 - 12:00 PSOAS Housing Info

Housing Manager Jari Simonen tells about the dos and don'ts of living in a PSOAS apartment.

12:00-13:00 LUNCH break

13:00 Finnish Language Courses

You can start learning Finnish straight away! Finnish teachers from the university language centre Lingua introduce their course selection.

13:15-14:00 University info continues

14.15 Faculty Study Info Sessions
Please see the time and venue of your faculty's info session from the menu at the bottom of the page.

We reserve the right to changes.

DVV Pop-up

Digital and population data services agency (DVV) will organise Pop-up service points on campus. You can apply a Finnish identity code and register your stay. Remember to have an ID with a photo with you.

Time and place will be confirmed later.

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.