Orientation for Exchange Students: Autumn 2025
Tuesday 19 August – Borealis Hall, University of Applied Sciences
Get started at ULapland
Jani Suokanerva, Advisor, Internationalisation Services
Tijl Van Daal, Advisor, Internationalisation Services
Get to know the most important practical information needed to kickstart your exchange!
Feel welcome!
Mari Putaansuu, Director of International Relations
Our Director of International Relations welcomes you at our University.
Student Union at your Service
Representative of the Student Union of the University of Lapland
The Student Union is there for you. They offer many different services, benefits and activities. We highly recommend joining them!
Registration Checkpoint
Students of Education and Law at 11.15
Students of Social Sciences at 11.45
Students of Art and Design at 12.15
We check the following documents from you:
- ID (with a photo)
- Insurance policy
- Residence permit from out of EU students
Remember to bring these documents along so we can check the validity.
We will hand out to you
- User ID with which you can access the university systems which allows you to enroll to the courses according to your study plan/learning agreement.
If you have a Certificate of Attendance / Arrival form from your home university
- Fill in all the necessary information. We can then sign it!
(ULapland Erasmus Code: SF ROVANIE01 / Contact persons: Jani Suokanerva LAW & EDU; Tijl Van Daal ART & SOC)
Join Student Union! Pay fee, become a member and start enjoying the benefits.
How to study in Lapland
Jörn Severidt, Senior Lecturer, Language Centre
How does studying happen in Lapland? What is expected of you? How to behave as a university students in Lapland?
Discover what it means to be a student in Lapland!
Student safety and a safe learning environment
Markus Veteläinen, Senior Specialist and Maija Törmänen, University Social Worker
Finland is a safe country, but that doesn´t mean no precautions should be made. Let´s take a look together and create a physical and psychological safe space!
Campus tour
Discover the University of Lapland premises under the guidance of the Welcoming Buddies.
The campus tour starts in the Main Lobby of the University of Lapland!
Wednesday 20 August – Fellman Hall, University of Lapland
Rovaniemi City Greetings
Johanna Tikkanen, City of Rovaniemi
Get to know what makes Rovaniemi the best place to live according to locals.
Café Lingua
Laura Senni, University Teacher, Language Centre
Stephanie Sieng, University Teacher, Language Centre
Peter Sippel, University Teacher, Language Centre
Want to explore new languages and cultures? Café Lingua is the place to be for you!
Health care services, Private health care providers and cases of emergency
Tijl Van Daal, Advisor, Internationalisation Services
Get to know which health care is there for you and where you can get help in cases of emergency.
Wellbeing introductions! Students’ Welfare at Rovaniemi and Kemi campuses and Rovaniemi Congregation
Aino Kärpänniemi, Student Psychologist
Mika Vettainen, Wellbeing Instructor
Rainer Väänänen, Campus Pastor, Rovaniemi parish
Where to find a listening ear? What support is available for you as an exchange student? How to stay active?
Check out how to take good care of your wellbeing whilst being in the North.
Local Friend Program – ESN Lapland
Representative of ESN Lapland
DAS housing introductions
Joonas Pitkänen, Service Advisor, Domus Arctica Foundation
Get connected to locals through the Friend Program by ESN Lapland.
Important information from DAS Housing.
Sit back, relax and enjoy a nice lunch.
Registering the stay in Finland, Finnish PIC
Jani Suokanerva, Advisor, Internationalisation Services
Find out the official matters to take care of to register your stay in Finland.
ESN Lapland
Representatives of ESN Lapland
Get to know the board of Erasmus Student Network Lapland. They will tell you about their services and activities they have planned for your throughout the semester!
Cultural Adaptation and Culture Shock
Jörn Severidt, Senior Lecturer, Language Centre
Moving to a foreign country can be a big change. We gladly introduce you to what lies ahead and how to cope with different feelings you may experience.
How to use Peppi study register system
Marjo Pohjonen, Planner, Digital Support and Development Services
Learn to use the system to register to the courses, get your study certificate and transcript of records. You also learn to use Peppi study guide to find courses, prepare your personal study plan and timetables
Thursday 21 August – Morning sessions per faculty, University of Lapland
Jani Suokanerva, Advisor
Introduction to the studies at the faculty of Education.
Tijl Van Daal, Advisor
Introduction to the studies at the faculty of Art and Design.
! Bring at least a pen to sign the Copyright Agreements.
! After this session, there are specific sessions per module.
Jani Suokanerva, Advisor
Introduction to the studies at the faculty of Law.
Tijl Van Daal, Advisor
Introduction to the studies at the faculty of Social Sciences.
Please join the session of the module you selected for the Autumn2025
Design F2061
Anssi Korpela, University Lecturer
Graphic Design F2083
Jukka Kiviniemi, University Lecturer
Sustainable Art and Design F2082
Michael Jacobs, University Teacher
Thursday 21 August – Afternoon sessions, Borealis Hall, Lapland University of Applied Sciences
Library Services
Kati Vuontisjärvi, Information Specialist
Introduction to the library services. Learn how to look for information and source material for your studies!
Minors in English (15 minute presentations)
- Ana Tarazona, UniPID
- Arctic Studies Programme, Anna Stammler-Gossmann
- Global Education, Partow Izadi, Senior Lecturer
- China: Domestic, Global and Arctic Trajectories, Matti Nojonen, Senior Lecturer
- Intercultural Communication & Languages and Cultures, Jörn Severidt, Senior Lecturer
- Gender studies, Leena-Maija Rossi, Professor
Studies at the Language Centre
Finnish for Foreigners – Hannu Paloniemi, University Lecturer
Less spoken Languages and Teach & Learn program – Laura Senni, University Teacher
English studies at the University of Lapland – Pia Eriksson, Unversity Lecturer
Friday 22 August – Borealis Hall, Lapland UAS and Main Lobby, ULapland
Representatives of the subject associations
Subject associations and student union market in the main Lobby. Discover the opportunities and join your subject association, Student Union, ESN Lapland…
Studies at the Language Centre
Finnish for Foreigners – Hannu Paloniemi, University Lecturer
Less spoken Languages and Teach & Learn program – Laura Senni, University Teacher
English studies at the University of Lapland – Pia Eriksson, Unversity Lecturer
18.00 onwards: Social Event by ESN Lapland, LYY and ROTKO
Details to be announced.