Newsletters for International Students

Newsletters for new international students starting in autumn 2025

• Issue 1 (September 11) - Welcome & Introduction (Feedback, Personal identity code and opening a bank account, Ask Me! campaign, HSL and City Bikes, Cultural activities and events in September)
• Issue 2 (October 2) - Autumn Greetings (Student Representative and International Committee, Finding a job in Finland, Study & learning facilities, Helsinki Think Company, Daylight savings & Finnish winters, Folk & social dance in Helsinki, Events & activities in October)
• Issue 3 (November 3) - November News (HelsinkiUNI Career Day, Una Europa grant, Summer jobs & traineeships, FSHS fee reminder, Well-being in Helsinki, Financial literacy for students, Slush 2025, Winter blues & SAD, Pikkujoulu, Enjoying Finnish language, Events in November)

Newsletters for international students admitted to the Master’s programmes starting in autumn 2025

• Issue 1 (May 2)
• Issue 2 (May 9)
  • 2 a students coming from outside the EU/EEA
  • 2 b students coming from an EU/EEA country
• Issue 3 (May 16)
• Issue 4 (May 23)
• Issue 5 (May 30)
• Issue 6 (June 5)
• Issue 7 (June 12)
• Issue 8 (June 19)
• Issue 9 (June 26)
• Issue 10 (July 3)
• Issue 11 (July 24)
• Issue 12 (August 14)

Newsletters for students admitted to the Bachelor’s Programme in Science starting in autumn 2025

• Issue 1 - for Admission Group 1 (March 31)
• Issue 2 - for Admission Group 1 (April 25)
• Issue 3 - for Admission Group 1 (May 23)
• Issue 1-3 - for Admission Group 2 (May 28)
• Issue 4 - for Admissions Group 1&2 (July 3)
• Issue 5 - for Admissions Group 1&2 (July 24)
• Issue 6 - for Admissions Group 1&2 (August 14)

Newsletters for new international students starting in autumn 2024

• Issue 1 (September 4) - Welcome & Introduction (Feedback, University's Digital Platforms, Tips on Starting Your Life in Finland)
• Issue 2 (October 2) - Autumn Greetings (Opening a Bank Account, Student Organisations, Autumn Blues)
• Issue 3 (November 6) - November News (Career Services, Libraries, Tips on Learning Finnish)
• Issue 4 (December 4) - Happy Holidays (Holidays in Finland, Traineeships, Career Services, Book recommendations)
• Issue 5 (January 8) - Happy New Year! (Apply to Become a Tutor, Fancy an Exchange, Runeberg Day)
• Issue 6 (February 6) - Frosty February (Apply to Become a Student Ambassador, Healthcare Fee Deadline, How to JobTeaser)
• Issue 7 (March 3) - Bright March (Looking for a job, Municipal & county elections, Trade Union & Unemployment fund, Suomi 3 intensive course, Careers in Academia, Una Europa, Explore Lauttasaari)
• Issue 8 (April 2) - Spring News (Feedback request, Trainee programme for International students, Office hours during summer, Friend programme, Become a HOAS host, Easter, Vappu)

Newsletters for international students admitted to the Master’s programmes starting in autumn 2024

• Issue 1 (April 17)
• Issue 2 (April 23)
  • students coming from outside the EU/EEA
  • students coming from an EU/EEA country
• Issue 3 (April 29)
• Issue 4 (May 7)
• Issue 5 (May 17)
• Issue 6 (May 28)
• Issue 7 (June 5)
• Issue 8 (June 14)
• Issue 9 (June 27)
• Issue 10 (July 9)
• Issue 11 (July 30)
• Issue 12 (August 14)

Newsletters for students admitted to the Bachelor’s Programme in Science starting in autumn 2024

• Issue 1 - for Admission Group 1 (March 8)
• Issue 2 - for Admission Group 1 (April 29)
• Issue 3 - for Admission Group 1 (June 5)
• Issue 1-3 - for Admission Group 2 (June 20)
• Issue 4 - for Admission Group 1&2 (July 9)
• Issue 5 - for Admission Group 1&2 (July 30)
• Issue 6 - for Admission Group 1&2 (August 14)

Newsletters for new international students starting in autumn 2023

• Issue 1 (September 7) - Welcome & Introduction (Feedback, Tips, University's digital platforms)
• Issue 2 (October 4) - Autumn Greetings (Tips, Health Facilities and Offers, Autumn in Finland)
• Issue 3 (November 1) - November News (Libraries, Winter Gear, Northern Lights)
• Issue 4 (December 4) - Happy Holidays (Finnish Christmas Traditions, December Events, University Services)
• Issue 5 (January 17, 2024) -  Happy New Year (Traineeships, Apply for University Funds and to become a Tutor, Navigating 2024)
• Issue 6  (February 12, 2024) - Frosty February (Apply to Become an Ambassador, Career tips, Laskiainen)
• Issue 7 (March 12, 2024) - Bright March (Work & Career, Una Europa, Easter, Helsinki's Museum Scene)
• Issue 8 (April 18, 2024) - Spring News (Summer opening hours, Trade Unions, Vappu, Finnish Summer)

Newsletters for international students admitted to the Master’s programmes starting in autumn 2023

• Issue 1 (April 5)
• Issue 2 (April11)
  students coming from outside the EU/EEA
  students coming from an EU/EEA country
• Issue 3 (April 18)
• Issue 4 (April 28)
• Issue 5 (May 16)
• Issue 6 (May 30)
• Issue 7 (June 7)
• Issue 8 (June 16)
• Issue 9 (June 28)
• Issue 10 (July 11)
• Issue 11 (July 28)
• Issue 12 (August 17)

Newsletters for students admitted to the Bachelor’s Programme in Science starting in autumn 2023

• Issue 1 - for Admission Group 1 (April 4)
• Issue 2  - for Admission Group 1 (April 28)
• Issue 3 - for Admission Group 1 (May 23)
• Issue 1-3 - for Admission Group 2 (June 29)
• Issue 4 - for Admission Group 1 & Admission Group 2 (July 11)
• Issue 5 - for Admission Group 1 & Admission Group 2 (July 28)
• Issue 6 -  for Admission Group 1 & Admission Group 2 (August 17)

Newsletters for new international students starting in autumn 2022

• Issue 1 (September 13) - Welcome & Introduction (Feedback, Tips, University's digital platforms)
• Issue 2 ( September 27) - Settling In (Academic Vocabulary, Guidance Corner, Upcoming Events)
• Issue 3 (October 11) - Autumn is Here! (Academic Year and Teaching Periods, Opening a Bank Account, Finnish Autumn, Culture Shock)
• Issue 4 (October 25) - Study Week (Examination and Study Week, Library, Study and Learning Facilities, University's Plagiarism Policy, Study Tips)
• Issue 5 (November 9) - Welcome Back! (JobTeaser, Student Organisations, Upcoming Events, Helsinki's Museum Scene)
• Issue 6 (November 22) - Winter Season (International Student Barometer, Upcoming Events, A Guide to November and Early Winter, Where to Find Mental Health Support?)
• Issue 7 (December 5) - December Activities (Hubotti Chatbot, Una Europa, Pikkujoulu Season, Finnish Christmas Delicacies)
• Issue 8 (December 21) - Happy Holidays! - Last Newsletter (Student Healthcare Fee 2023, Extending Residence Permits, University Services During the Holidays, Advice for the Winter and Winter Activities, Finnish Christmas Traditions)

Newsletters for international students admitted to the Master’s programmes starting in autumn 2022

• Issue 1 (April 5)
• Issue 2 (April13)
  students coming from outside the EU/EEA
  students coming from an EU/EEA country
• Issue 3 (April 20)
• Issue 4 (April 29)
• Issue 5 (May 17)
• Issue 6 (May 31)
• Issue 7 (June 15)
• Issue 8 (June 29)
• Issue 9 (July 12)
• Issue 10 (July 26)
• Issue 11 (August 17)

Newsletters for students admitted to the Bachelor’s Programme in Science starting in autumn 2022

• Issue 1 for Admission Group 1 (April 5)
• Issue 2 for Admission Group 1 (April 29)
• Issue 3 for Admission Group 1 (May 25)
• Issue 1-3 for Admission Group 2 (June 30)
• Issue 4 for Admission Group 1 & Admission Group 2 (July 12)
• Issue 5 for Admission Group 1 & Admission Group 2 (July 26)
• Issue 6 for Admission Group 1 & Admission Group 2 (August 17)

Newsletters for new international students starting in autumn 2021

• Issue 1 (September 7) - Welcome & Introduction (Coronavirus situation, Tips, University's digital platforms)
• Issue 2 (September 20) - Settling In (Exploring Helsinki, Student health)
• Issue 3 (October 1) - Autumn is Here (Ruska, Academic Year Calendar, Autumn Blues)
• Issue 4 (October 18) - Study Week (Study/Learning Facilities, Plagiarism and Cheating, Study Tips)
• Issue 5 (October 29) - Welcome Back (Vitamin D, Helsinki's Museums, Halloween in Finland)
• Issue 6 (November 15) - Dark Season (Winter 'How to Guide', Free Time Activities, Student Organisations)
• Issue 7 (29 November) - Winter is Here (Finnish Independence Day, Pikkujoulu, Finnish Baking)
• Issue 8 (13 December) - Happy Holidays (Student Healthcare, Extending Residence Permits, Finnish Christmas)

Newsletters for international students admitted to the Master’s programmes starting in autumn 2021

• Issue 1 (April 15)
• Issue 2 (April 21) for
  students coming from outside the EU/EEA
  students coming from an EU/EEA country
• Issue 3 (April 28)
• Issue 4 (May 14)
• Issue 5 (May 27)
• Issue 6 (June 10)
• Issue 7 (June 23)
• Issue 8 (July 9)
• Issue 9 (July 22)
• Issue 10 (Aug 5)
• Issue 11 (Aug 19)

Newsletters for students admitted to the Bachelor’s Programme in Science starting in autumn 2021

• Issue 1 for Admission Group 1 (March 29)
• Issue 2 for Admission Group 1 (April 28)
• Issue 3 for Admission Group 1 (June 3)
• Issue 1-3 for Admission Group 2 (July 1)
• Issue 4 for Admission Groups 1&2 (July 12)
• Issue 5 for Admission Groups 1&2 (July 28)
• Issue 6 for Admissions Groups 1&2 (Aug 19)