Greetings from Finland

Information for Accepted Exchange Students

You have been admitted to University of Turku, congratulations! This page is to guide you on what to do next and a collection of useful pages.

Check out the orientation programme!

First Steps: After Receiving Your Admission Email

  1. You will receive your Certificate of Admission by email from SoleMove. The email will come from noreply@solemove.fi. Please remember to check your spam folder! If you have not received the admission email, please contact incoming@utu.fi
    Please confirm your exchange in SoleMove using the link provided in your admission email.
  2. Apply for a residence permit to Finland (non-EU citizens). The process is long, so you should start the process well in advance to get the residence permit before your studies start in Turku.
  3. Obtain insurance for your exchange period in Finland. More information available here.
  4. Apply for exchange student housing. See www.utu.fi/housing.
  5. Plan your arrival: you should arrive in Turku in time for the orientation for new exchange students.
  6. Check out the frequently asked questions!
  7. Erasmus+ students: Complete your Online Learning Agreement
    Please find more detailed instructions here.
    Include either one of the following persons as the host institution responsible person:
    Ms. Kaija Kangasjärvi, International Officer, +358 40 145 0461, incoming(at)utu.fi
    Ms. Anna Ryzhova, International Advisor, +358 50 327 0844, incoming(at)utu.fi

Please see below for useful links on other practical matters!