Exchange student tutors and orientation

Tutors for exchange students

Incoming exchange students to Åbo Akademi University can choose if they would like to have a student tutor for their stay in Finland.

A student tutor is a fellow student at Åbo Akademi University, who helps with practical matters related to starting studies and settling in in a new city.

Tutors have a group of around 5-10 exchange students for a semester. They are in contact with exchange students before arrival and support the students with practical matters such as (collecting keys to accommodation, starter packs, etc.) and are actively involved in the study orientation and support in study planning.

Tutors are also a first point of contact in Finland and can introduce you to your new home for the next few months.

The tutors are fellow students and have been trained for their task. Each tutor leads their tutor group, and the group meets often at the beginning of the semester and regular intervals during the stay. The assistance of a fellow student is invaluable, particularly at the beginning of the study period.

The tutors will receive a list of which exchange students they will tutor and contact you.

Orientation Week for Exchange Students

Åbo Akademi University organizes a mandatory orientation week for incoming exchange students to kick-start the beginning of the exchange studies and to provide students with everything they need to know to have a great start!

During the orientation week, exchange 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 exchange students and take a look at our campus buildings.

Orientation week for Autumn 2026

24.08.26 – 29.08.26

Orientation week for Spring 2027

04.01.27 – 07.01.27 (tentative dates)

Orientation Schedule

The schedule for the orientation week in autumn is published in June and the final version is published in august.

The schedule for the orientation week in spring is published in November.

You can find the schedules for the orientation week here: Orientation Week