Study abroad: undergraduate exchanges to Finland

Fine Art

• University of Lapland 

Politics

• University of Helsinki

Sociology

• University of Helsinki

Education

• University of Turku

• Turku University of Applied Sciences 

Events, tourism and hospitality business management

• Haaga Helia University of Applied Sciences

Key facts

• Show me on a map
• Campus type: City
• Population: Helsinki 648,042
• Climate: Cold with a significant amount of rainfall during the year. Highs of 22°C in July and lows of -7°C in February
• Website in English

Haaga-Helia is located in the Finnish capital, Helsinki. Finland is an excellent international study destination providing high quality university studies, quality of life, equality, career opportunities and a safe and stable environment. In addition to study opportunities, Helsinki has been ranked multiple times as one the world’s best cities to live in.

Exchange courses and subjects available

• Events, Tourism and Hospitality Business Management

Key facts

• Show me on a map
• Campus type: City
• Population: Helsinki 648,042
• Climate: Cold, with a significant amount of rainfall during the year. Highs of 22°C in July and lows of -7°C in February
• Website in English

The University of Helsinki is the oldest and largest academic institution in Finland, currently supporting over 31,200 students. Internationally, the university is renowned for its high-quality teaching and innovation.

If you’re interested in sustainability, many of the courses offered are linked to research efforts that support the environment.

Exchange courses and subjects available

• Politics

• Sociology

Key facts

• Show me on a map
• Campus type: City
• Population: Lapland 179,223
• Climate: Cold for most of the year, with a short and intense summer.
• Website in English

The University of Lapland has a smaller size of around 4,400 students and 600 members of staff. In the International Student Barometer 2017 survey, 95.4% of international students were satisfied with their class size. This ranked the University of Lapland number one globally. In the same survey, 100% of international students were satisfied with the ease of orientation around the university and local area.

Exchange courses and subjects available

• Fine Art

Key facts

• Show me on a map
• Campus type: City
• Population: Turku 191,499
• Climate: Warm summers, with temperatures ranging up to 30°C, and relatively cold winters with frequent snowfall.
• Website in English

Turku is home to 300 new international students every year. The student life is active, with numerous activities including excursions, sports events and student parties. 

In addition to lectures, learning at university here revolves extensively around project work, teamwork, and independent study.

Exchange courses and subjects available

• Education

Key facts

• Show me on a map
• Campus type: City
• Population: Turku 191,499
• Climate: Warm summers, with temperatures ranging up to 30°C, and relatively cold winters with frequent snowfall.
• Website in English

The University of Turku is one of the most international universities in Finland with over 300 courses taught in English. All international students are partnered with a personal tutor to help you with practical issues and guide you through the student life in Turku. If you want to make your way out of the city, you can easily take the bus to the beach or national parks. 

Exchange courses and subjects available

• Education