Go on a student exchange and experience the world!
Would you like to experience a new culture, make international friends, and gain valuable experience for your future? Now is a great time to consider applying for a student exchange!
Why go on an exchange?
- Over 90% of applicants are selected
- All selected students receive a scholarship (~500 € / month)
- Additional support is available for green travel within Europe
- Improve your language and communication skills
- Gain new perspectives on your field and studies
- You can study courses not provided by the University of Helsinki
- Build international networks that can be beneficial in the future
- Learn to adapt and operate in different environments
- Boost your confidence and independence
Exchange Destinations
The University of Helsinki has over 400 exchange destinations in more than 50 countries.
Depending on your study program, you can apply for an exchange for a semester or a year, but also for a shorter period, such as a single course.
You can also go abroad for an internship. Within Europe even after graduation – as long as you apply for the scholarship before graduating.
There's a suitable destination and a way to internationalize to be found, regardless of your life situation.
Application Deadlines
Internship and Short Course Scholarships
Applications are ongoing during semesters.
Exchanges during the academic Year 2026/2027
- EU and EEA countries: February 2 – 12, 2026, supplementary application round at the beginning of September 2026.
- Non-EU and non-EEA countries: Supplementary application round for exchanges in spring 2027 February 2 – 12, 2026. Main application round for exchanges during the academic year 2027/2028 in October 2026.
Applications are typically submitted between a year and a year and a half before the exchange, but you can apply to European destinations up to six months before the exchange begins. Internship and short course scholarships should be applied for at least two months before the start of the internship or course.
How to Apply
- Explore the available exchange destinations well in advance
- Research 2-4 destinations in detail and find suitable courses for yourself
- Prepare your application carefully and ensure you meet all the required criteria
- Submit your application by the deadline
- You can apply for an internship or short course scholarship once you have found a suitable course or internship position.
Further Information
You find more information about exchange opportunities and the application process on the page Study Abroad in the Studies Service and from the experts of the International Exchange Services. You can attend our information sessions, visit us during office hours, or book a 20-minute online appointment with an expert from your study program at a time that suits you.
Don't miss this amazing opportunity – go abroad and enrich yourself with experiences that will last a lifetime!