Orientation week for exchange students
Here you will find information from our previous orientation weeks for exchange students. We will also publish the schedule of our upcoming orientation weeks here soon.
Spring 2026 Orientation Week
The Orientation week for exchange students in Spring 2026 takes place on the following dates:
Official Arrival Day – Friday 2nd January 2026
Orientation week programme – Monday 5th January to Thursday 8th January.
Please note, Tuesday 6th January is a public holiday in Finland and the University will be closed, no orientation programme on that day.
Orientation week programme per campus:
Presentations from Spring 2026 Orientation Week
Vasa Presentations
Welcoming words and introductory information
Academic practices
Peppi & Tuudo
ICT Service Information
ÅAU Sports
The Open University
Safe Space
ÅAU Library in Vasa
Åbo Presentations
Welcome to Finland and ÅA introduction
Study technique
Peppi & Tuudo
The Open University
ICT
ÅAU Library in Åbo
The student Union of Åbo Akademi University
TYS Student Accommodation
Safe Space
ESN Åbo
Plan your studies
Information about the study planning tool and Study Guide at Åbo Akademi University, both for degree students and for other students.
International Master Student Tutors
As a new student you will have tutors to help you with the adjustment to the studies and student life
Fund your studies
As a degree student at Åbo Akademi University, you an apply for many kinds of financial support.
Exchange tutors
Every new students gets a student tutor. Here is information about this years tutors.