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A warm welcome to Åbo Akademi University and congratulations on your admittance to ÅAU!

We are excited for you to become a member of our international student community!

Now that you have been admitted we know there is a lot to organize. Please read through all information we have gathered for you on these pages, especially the prearrival information.

We are looking forward to meeting you during the orientation week:

Spring 2025 orientation week – Exchange students: 2-8.1.2025. Arrival day is 2.1 & the mandatory orientation days are 3.1, 7-8.1 (6.1 is a bank holiday in Finland)

Autumn 2025 Orientation week – Exchange & International Master students:  25-29.8.2025. The official Arrival Day is Monday the 25th of August 2025.

The orientation programme is organised on campus in Turku and Vaasa. You also have a  student tutor among your fellow students, whom you can turn to for any questions you might have.

 

Annual enrollment

Information and instructions regarding how you enroll as present or absent for the academic year.

https://www.abo.fi/en/study/already-in/activation-of-your-computer-rights-and-student-number/

Orientation week for new international degree students and exchange students

Dear new international degree student and exchange student, welcome to Åbo Akademi University!

International Master Student Tutors

As a new student you will have tutors to help you with the adjustment to the studies and student life

Student Housing in Turku and in Vaasa

Degree students are adviced to apply for housing as soon as possible after being admitted, on this page you find recommendations and advice for finding

The Student Union and student card

Information about the Student Union at Åbo Akademi and their services, as well as how to become a member of the student union and get

Combine your sport career with flexible studies

Åbo Akademi University has agreements with both the Turku Region Sports Academy and the Vasa Region Sports Academy to offer support for elite athletes who

Updated 26.9.2024