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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, which takes place the last week in August (arrival day is 28 August 2023). The orientation programme is organised on campus, but can easily be followed remotely as well (to be updated). 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.

Activate your username and student number

How you as a student activate your ÅA username and password and get access to your student right number and student card.

https://www.abo.fi/en/study/already-in/orientation-course-for-new-international-degree-students-and-exchange-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

Student Housing in Åbo (Turku) and in Vasa (Vaasa)

Students are adviced to apply for housing as soon as possible after being admitted

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

Updated 14.3.2023