Information sessions for university of Helsinki students going abroad

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Attend our information sessions to learn about the available options for student exchange. You can obtain further details at the application clinics, information sessions for students who have been selected for the exchange, and departure orientations.

For sessions only available in Finnish or Swedish, please check the language versions of this page.

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Would you like to go on exchange? - Info session on student exchange

Spring 2024

Europe (and exchange places for destinations outside Europe not filled in the autumn application round)
Wed 17.1.2024 16.15-18.00 spoken in Finnish with slides in English and you can ask questions in English. PDF of presentation

 

Previous events

Autumn 2023

Europe: exchange places not filled in the February application round
Tue 5.9.2023 from 14.15-16, spoken in Finnish with slides in English and you can ask questions in English. 

Destinations outside of Europe 
Wed 4.10.2023 16.15-18.00 spoken in Finnish with slides in English and you can ask questions in English. 

Application Clinics

Join us for our Mobility Online application clinic, where you'll receive support from our International Exchange Services specialists and have the opportunity to ask questions related to the technical aspects of the application process. Please note that you should already know which exchange destination you want to apply for when you attend the clinic. The purpose of this clinic is to assist you in making an application in Mobility Online. If you're still uncertain about which exchange destination to select, please refer to our Exchange opportunities around the world resource. Alternatively, you can attend one of our Exchange Info sessions (as mentioned above) or visit us during our office hours.

Autumn 2023

Europe: exchange places not filled in the February application round
Thu 7.9.2023 14.15-16.00 Aleksandria K130

Destinations outside of Europe 
Wed 18.10.2023 14.15-16.00 Aleksandria K130
Thu 19.10.2023 10.15-12.00 Kumpula Physicum, D210
Thu 19.10.2023 13.15-15.00 Viikki Information Centre, K1046. Please note that there are no more computers in this room. If you cannot bring your own computer, there is a laptop lending service in the lobby.

Spring 2024

Europe (and exchange places for destinations outside Europe not filled in the autumn application round)
Thu 8.2.2024 10.15-12.00 Kumpula Physicum, D210
Thu 8.2.2024 13.15-15.00 Viikki Info Centre, K1046. Please note that there are no more computers in this room. If you cannot bring your own computer, there is a laptop lending service in the lobby.
Mon 12.2.2024 14.15-16.00 Soc&kom, 110

Information sessions for students selected for exchange

Have you been selected for an exchange program and wondering what to do next?

Europe

If you're headed to Europe on exchange, join us for an upcoming event where we'll discuss the application process for your host university, practical preparations, and rules related to the exchange programs.

Autumn 2023

Thu 21.9.2023 at 16.15 in Zoom. Only for students going on exchange to Europe in spring 2024.

Presentation pdf in English

Spring 2024

Tue 9.4.2024 at 16.15 in Zoom, link will be available closer to the event. Only for students going on exchange to Europe in autumn 2024.

 

Previous events

Spring 2023

Information sessions for students accepted for exchange:

Please note that the event is multilingual and will last approximately two hours.

This information session for students selected for exchange to Europe, Nordic countries and Switzerland for Spring 2023 will be held on Tuesday, April 4th, 2023 at 4:15 PM online.

Presentation pdf in English

Departure orientations

As you're getting prepared for your exchange program, we highly recommend attending our departure orientation. Not only will you receive valuable tips and advice, but you'll also have the opportunity to meet other University of Helsinki students who are heading to the same host country or university as you.

The first hour of the orientation will provide general information to help you prepare for your exchange. Following that, your tutor will meet with you and other students who will be heading to the same country to tell about his/her own experiences about the exchange. This is an excellent opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have.

Please note that these events will be conducted in Finnish, but the presentation slides will be in English, and you're welcome to ask questions in English.

Please also keep in mind that these events are only open to students who will be going on an exchange program in the following semester.

Autumn 2023

Destinations outside of Europe

Tue 10.10.2023 16.15-18.00 Main building, Tekla Hultin (F3003) PDF presentation

Europe

Tue 7.11.2023 16.15-18.00 Main Building, Auditorium PDF presentation

 

Spring 2024

Destinations outside of Europe

Tue 7.5.2024 16.15-18.00 Main building, Tekla Hultin (F3003)

Europe

Tue 14.5.2024 16.15-18.00 Main Building, Auditorium

 

Previous events

Spring 2023 (for students that are selected for exchange in autumn 2023)

Outside the EU/EEA:

Tue 9.5.2023 16.15–18.00 Unioninkatu 35, Aud 116 (NB. new place). Presentation (PDF, in English)

Europe (EU/EEA):

Tue 16.5.2023 16.15–18.00 Porthania, PI

"What I Learned During My Exchange" events

The 'What I Learned During My Exchange' events are no longer being organized due to low attendance. Instead, we recommend that you use the SkillMill application below. It's designed to assist students in utilizing the experience gained while studying abroad and applying it to their professional lives. The app can also help you highlight these experiences on your job applications and CVs, ensuring that your valuable knowledge is not overlooked.

SkillMill - Identify your hidden skills

 

Traineeship info sessions: traineeship abroad

Career services and International Exchange Services hold info sessions on traineeships in Finland and abroad (also in English).

Read more from Career Service's events page.