New European exchange destination pages will be published soon – check out how to prepare for the application

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Bulletin 5.12.2025

Find your exchange destination more easily than ever! On 19 December at 12:00 we will publish the new Europe exchange destination pages, which clearly compile exchange opportunities by country and help you find the exchange destinations that best suit you. When you log in to the Studies-service (studies.helsinki.fi), the Europe Exchange Destinations page shows at a glance all your faculty’s exchange agreements listed by country. When you select a country that interests you, you will see all the universities you can apply to. The destination pages now state more clearly, for example, which fields of study are available at each university.

We encourage you to explore the destinations at your own pace during the Christmas break. When you have options in mind in advance, applying is smoother. The application round for Europeam exchange destinations for the academic year 2026–2027 opens on 2 February 2026.

Tip: Make a short “top 4” list of interesting destinations and check language requirements and course offerings in advance.

All selected exchange students receive a grant of approximately €500 per month as well as a travel subsidy (except to Switzerland). The amount of the travel subsidy depends on distance.

We are happy to help if you would like to discuss destination choices or the application process. Welcome to our events at the start of the year:

Exchange info fairs 

At the fairs, you can drop by to ask questions and chat informally if you are interested in a student exchange.

  • 14 January at Kumpula, Physicum lobby, 12:00–14:00
  • 15 January at Viikki, Info Centre lobby, 12:00–15:00
  • 20 January at City Centre Campus, Kaisa Library lobby, 12:00–15:00

Should I go on exchange? – online info sessions 

  • 21 January, 14:15–16:00 in Finnish (slides in English)
  • 22 January, 14:15–16:00 in Swedish 

You will find the participation link on the Student exchange info sessions page closer to the events.

Application support clinic 

If you need extra support in planning your exchange, come to the support clinic for the exchange application! There is no presentation; you can ask about anything you are wondering.

  • 2 February, 13:15–15:00, Language Centre, room sh.204

Application clinics 

Come and complete your Mobility Online application with support from the experts at the International Education Cooperation Services. You can also ask technical questions related to the application. When you come to the clinic, you should already have your destination decided. The clinic is intended to help you submit your application in Mobility Online.

  • 3 February 2026, 14:15–16:00, Main Building, U4075
  • 5 February 2026, 13:15–15:00, Kumpula Exactum B121
  • 5 February 2026, 10:15–12:00, Viikki Info Centre, room K1087

International Exchange Services receptions

We are available at drop-in receptions (receptions are closed 22 December 2025–9 January 2026):

  • Mon 12:00–13:00, Kaisa Main Library, entrance hall
  • Wed 13:00–14:00, Physicum, Campus Library, 2nd floor, room G231 (room Q)
  • Thu 13:00–15:00, Info House, 2nd floor, room 2050

You can also book a personal 20-minute online appointment in the Vihta booking system.

Welcome to explore the new pages, meet our experts, and plan your own exchange!