Orientation for exchange students
The Orientation for autumn term 2024 will be organized on September 5, 2024 starting at 8.15. Please note that the Orientation is organised on Linnanmaa campus at Saalastinsali and online participation is not possible.
Autumn term 2024 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 outside the Saalastinsali.
09:00 Welcome to Oulu!
Greetings from the Director of Academic Affairs Vesa-Matti Sarenius.
09:10 Introduction to Student Services
Information about the student services and university practices.
10:30 Student Union and Erasmus Student Network Oulu
Meet the representatives of the University of Oulu Student Union (OYY) and ESN Oulu.
11:00 I Wish I'd Known
UniOulu Ambassadors share their top tips on life in Oulu.
11:30 Finnish Language Courses
You can start learning Finnish straight away! Finnish teachers from the university language centre Lingua introduce their course selection.
12:15 The city of Oulu
Services, Events
12:30 PSOAS Housing Info
Housing Manager Jari Simonen tells about the dos and don'ts of living in a PSOAS apartment.
13:15 Lunch break
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.
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: Wednesday 4th of September at TH105 from 9-16. Friday, 6th of September, TH102 from 9-16. More pop up's organised if needed.
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 materials for the Orientation presentations from the Autumn 2024 exchange student orientation are now available!