Arrival and orientation
See here important semester dates for incoming exchange students.
The orientation days are designed to help new incoming exchange students to settle in and start their studies at Laurea University of Applied Sciences. Orientation days include important information such as university practices, student services and information about housing. We strongly recommend that all incoming exchange students participate in the orientation days. If you miss the orientation days, please contact International Services: intl.info@laurea.fi.
It is recommended to arrive in Finland at least couple days before orientation or your first lecture. Please check your study schedule before purchasing flights.
2025 Spring Orientations
- Pre-arrival Zoom: December 17
- January 7 - January 10 (more spesific times are published later)
Note! January 6 it is a holiday in Finland, universities etc. are closed.
Semester dates for exchange students
- Academic year: 12.8.2024-23.05.2025
- Autumn semester: 12.8.2024-20.12.2024
- Spring semester 7.1.2025- 23.05.2025
Schedule for the academic year
Holidays and special days in the Finnish calendar