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 10th July 2025.
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Information about student housing options
Uniarts Helsinki doesn’t offer student accommodation so you will have to make your own living arrangements.
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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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Orientation for new students 2025: Uniarts Helsinki as a learning environment
‘Uniarts Helsinki as a learning environment’ is a compulsory study unit in bachelor’s studies. Master’s students can choose to complete the study unit on a voluntary basis.
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Orientation for new Praxis master students 2025: Introduction to master’s studies
Praxis master’s students in the Academy of Fine Arts start their studies during the autumn term with the study unit K-MP25110 Introduction to master’s studies I (2 cr). Orientation continues with the study unit K-MP25120 Introduction to master’s studies II (1 cr). The study units are mandatory for all new Praxis master’s students in the Academy of Fine Arts.
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Important dates for the academic year
See the schedule for the academic year
Do these things when the academic year starts
Not everything can be done in advance. Here is a checklist of things you need to do after the academic term starts either in August or January.
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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.
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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 15 November and 15 March. Read more about the fee on “Checklist for new international degree 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 the most important digital services and tools for students
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
From the loan machines located on campuses, you can borrow IT equipment, such as a laptop. The borrowing period is 1-2 weeks.
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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 the contact details of the 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. How to book classrooms and how to get an access control tag to our 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.