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 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.

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: 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

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.