Orientation week for international degree students and exchange students
Åbo Akademi University organizes an orientation week for all newly admitted international degree students and incoming exchange students to kick-start the beginning of your studies with us, and to provide you with everything you need to know to have a great start to your studies.
During the orientation week, students get the most important information regarding the start of their studies, living in a new city and a new country, as well as get the opportunity to meet other fellow students and take a look at our campus buildings.
Programmes for orientation weeks for studies starting Autumn 2026
Åbo – International Masters Degree Students
Programme coming soon
Vasa – International Masters Degree Students
Programme coming soon
Åbo – Exchange Students
Programme coming soon
Vasa – Exchange Students
Orientation Week Programme for Exchange Students studying at the Vasa Campus
Presentations from Spring 2026 Orientation Week
Here you will find information from our previous orientation weeks for exchange students.
Vasa – Exchange Students
Welcoming words and introductory information
Academic practices
Peppi & Tuudo
ICT Service Information
ÅAU Sports
The Open University
Safe Space
ÅAU Library in Vasa
Åbo – Exchange Students
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.