New student
Important instructions for new students who are starting their Bachelor's or Master's degree.
Before you start your studies
Take care of these things well in advance and you will be ready to start your studies smoothly.
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Confirm the study place and register for the first study year
Confirm the study place and register as attending by 14th July 2023.
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Apply for student housing
Information about options for student housing.
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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.
Schedule and orientation studies
Find out when your studies begin.
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Important dates for the academic year
Teaching periods and registration schedules.
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Orientation studies at the Academy of Fine Arts for BA+MA students 2023
Orientation studies (2 cr) are a mandatory part of core studies for a bachelor’s degree, and they must be completed right in the beginning of the studies.
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Orientation studies at the Sibelius Academy 2023
During the orientation period, you will plan your upcoming studies, gain important study-related information and skills and get to know the university community.
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Joint orientation day for all new Uniarts Helsinki degree students 2023
The joint orientation day for new students who have started in autumn 2023 will be organized on August 25, 2023.
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Orientation studies at the Theatre Academy
Orientation studies are a mandatory part of studies as a new bachelor’s or master’s student, and they consist of various activities.
After you have arrived in Finland
Check the list of things you need to do when you have arrived in Finland.
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Activate your Uniarts user ID
You can activate your user ID with your Finnish online banking identification. We recommend you do that in the beginning of August/January. If you don’t have Finnish online banking credentials, you will receive your user ID from your degree programme a bit later.
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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
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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.
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Pay the healthcare fee to Kela
Degree students pay the healthcare fee to Kela for each semester. The due dates are 30 September and 31 January. Read more about the fee on “Post-arrival checklist for international students” and on Kela’s website.
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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.
Get to know student’s most important digital services and tools
You will need these services and tools during your studies.
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Peppi study information system
In Peppi, you plan and register for studies and book facilities.
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Tuudo mobile app
Tuudo is a mobile appication which you can upload from App store/ Google Play.
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University e-mail
The most important daily communication tool that the students are expected to follow.
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Moodle learning platform
In Moodle, you can find your course materials, submit assignments, and discuss course topics.
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Study guide
Curricula, course descriptions and information on courses offered each academic year.
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Microsoft 365 service
This is how you can install Microsoft programmes, such as Word and Excel, on your computer.
Other useful University services
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IT device lending machines on campuses
You can borrow, for example, laptops or remote meeting equipments.
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Printing on campus
Students can use multi-function printers to copy, scan and print documents on campus.
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Student wellbeing
Find support for wellbeing and contact information for university chaplain and study psychologist.
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IT helpdesk
Contact the helpdesk if you have problems or need guidance on how to use devices and software related to your studies.
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Locations and facilities
Information about our campuses, buildings and facilities.
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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.
Do you have any questions about starting your studies?
Contact the Admissions Office if you have questions about confirming the study place and registering for the first study year. If you have questions related to starting your studies, please contact the study services.
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Admissions office
We will help you with any questions you have about applying to study here and confirming your study place.
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Study services
Study services give guidance related to your studies.