New student

Confirm the study place and register for the first study year

Confirm the study place and register as attending by 11th July 2024.
Information about student housing options

Uniarts Helsinki doesn’t offer student accommodation so you will have to make your own living arrangements.
Arriving in Finland as an international degree student

If you are coming from outside the EU you must apply for a residence permit. EU-citizens must register their residency by 3 months of arrival. All international students must also register their personal information at the Digital and Population Data Services Agency after arriving in Finland.

Orientation for new students: Uniarts Helsinki as a learning environment

Students complete orientation studies right at the beginning of studies.
Important dates for the academic year

Teaching periods and registration schedules.

Activate your Uniarts user ID as soon as the academic term has started (1 August or 1 January)

You can activate your user ID with your Finnish online banking identification. If you don’t have Finnish online banking credentials, you will be contacted by your academy and you will receive your user ID. You will need your user ID from the beginning of August to complete the online course included in the orientation of new students.
Check and verify your data in the Peppi system 

Log in to Peppi using the your university user ID. You can edit most of your information yourself. If you have questions or need help, send email to peppi@uniarts.fi   
Student card and student discounts

You get student discounts and benefits with a student card. You can use Tuudo’s digital ID and Frank student card as your student card.
Pay the healthcare fee to Kela 

Degree students pay the healthcare fee to Kela for each semester. The due dates are 15 November and 15 March. Read more about the fee on “Checklist for new international degree students” and on Kela’s website.
Checklist for new international degree students

Upon arrival in Finland, register with the authorities, open a bank account and update your information in Peppi study register.

Peppi study information system

In Peppi, you plan and register for studies and book facilities.
Tuudo mobile app

Tuudo is a mobile appication which you can upload from App store/ Google Play.
University e-mail

The most important daily communication tool that the students are expected to follow.
Moodle learning platform

In Moodle, you can find your course materials, submit assignments, and discuss course topics.
Study guide

Curricula, course descriptions and information on courses offered each academic year.
Microsoft 365 service

This is how you can install Microsoft programmes, such as Word and Excel, on your computer.

IT device lending machines on campuses

You can borrow, for example, laptops or remote meeting equipments.
Printing on campus

Students can use multi-function printers to copy, scan and print documents on campus.
Student wellbeing 

Find support for wellbeing and contact information for university chaplain and study psychologist.
IT helpdesk

Contact the helpdesk if you have problems or need guidance on how to use devices and software related to your studies.
Locations and facilities

Information about our campuses, buildings and facilities.
Student union

Student Union (ArtSU) is the community and interest and service organisation for students at Uniarts Helsinki. All bachelor’s and master’s degree students are automatically its members.

Admissions office

We will help you with any questions you have about applying to study here and confirming your study place.
Study services

Study services give guidance related to your studies.

Before you start your studies