Information sessions for university of Helsinki students going abroad

Autumn 2026

Destinations outside of Europe 
Wed 30.9.2026 14.15-16 spoken in Finnish with slides in English and you can ask questions in English. Online, Zoom link added here closer to the event.

Spring 2027

Europe (and exchange places for destinations outside Europe not filled in the autumn application round)
Wed 20.1.2027 14.15-16 spoken in Finnish with slides in English and you can ask questions in English. Online, Zoom link added here closer to the event.

Thu 21.1. 14.15-16 Version of the event in Swedish. Online, Zoom link added here closer to the event.

If you need further support in planning your exchange, come to the application support clinic! There will be no presentation, but you can ask any questions you may have.

Autumn 2026 

Wed 7.10.2026 13.15–15, Centre campus, Metsätalo, B214 (room 4) 

Spring 2027  

Mon 1.2.2027 13.15–15 Centre campus, Fabianinkatu 24, room 532

You are also welcome to visit our exchange info fairs on campus!

Autumn 2026

At the autumn Exchange info fair, you can come to hear from UH students who have been on exchange, learn about our exchange destinations and meet exchange students who have come to study at UH from all over the world.

Tue 6.10.2026 12.00-15.00, Main Building, Agora.

Spring 2027

If you are interested in student exchange, you can come to the fair for a low-threshold chat and questions.

Confirmed later

Join us for our Mobility Online application clinic, where you'll receive support from our International Education 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 2026

Exchange destinations outside the EU and EEA

Tue 13.10.2026, 14.15-16, Main building U4075. Not an IT class, so bring your own computer!

Wed 14.10.2026, 14.15-16, Meilahti Biomedicum, kok.2. The room only fits 16 students, so this is event is mainly for Meilahti students. Not an IT class, so bring your own computer!

Thu 15.10.2026 10.15-12, Exactum BK114. Not an IT class, so bring your own computer!

Thu 15.10.2026 13.15-15, Viikki Info Centre, room K1087. Not an IT class, so bring your own computer!

Spring 2027

Europe (and exchange places for destinations outside Europe not filled in the autumn application round)
Tue 2.2.2027 14.15-16, Fabianinkatu 24, room 531. Not an IT class, so bring your own computer!

Wed 3.2.2027 14.15-16, Meilahti Biomedicum, kok.5-6. The room only fits 20 students, so this is event is mainly for Meilahti students. Not an IT class, so bring your own computer!

Thu 4.2.2027 13.15-15, Kumpula Physicum D106. Not an IT class, so bring your own computer!

Thu 4.2.2027 10.15-12, Viikki Information Centre K1087. Not an IT class, so bring your own computer!

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

Europe

If you're headed to Europe on an 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.

Information sessions for students accepted for exchange:
Please note that the event is multilingual and will last approximately two hours.

This information session is for students selected for exchange to Europe, Nordic countries and Switzerland for Autumn 2025 and full-year exchange.

Autumn 2026

Mon 14.9.2026 14.15. Online, Zoom link added here closer to the event. 

Only for students going on exchange to Europe in spring 2027.

Spring 2027

Mon 15.3.2027 14.15. Online, Zoom link added here closer to the event. 

Only for students going on exchange to Europe in autumn 2027.

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 2026

Destinations outside of Europe

Tue 6.10.2026 16.15-18.00 Main building, Tekla Hultin (F3003). NB the room can only fit those going on exchange in the spring! 

Europe

Tue 13.10.2026 16.15-18.00 Metsätalo room 1. NB the room can only fit those going on exchange in the spring! 

Spring 2027

Destinations outside of Europe

Tue 27.4.2027 16.15-18.00 Main building, Tekla Hultin (F3003). NB the room can only fit those going on exchange in the autumn! 

Europe

Tue 11.5.2027 16.15-18.00  Metsätalo room 1. NB the room can only fit those going on exchange in the autumn!

Previous events

Spring 2026 outside Europe Presentation (English PDF)

Spring 2026 Europe Presentation (English PDF)

The 'What I Learned During My Exchange' events are not organized until further notice due to low attendance.

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.