Feel welcome!
Mari Putaansuu, Director of International Relations

Our Director of International Relations welcomes you at our University.

Get started at ULapland, Practical info
Jaana Severidt, Education Specialist, Internationalisation Services

Get started at ULapland, Academic practices
Jaana Severidt, Education Specialist, Internationalisation Services

Lunch (on your own cost)
Lunch possibilities at ULapland Restaurants Felli and Petronella.

Registration Checkpoint
Jaana Severidt, Education specialist, Internationalisation services

We’ll check the following documents from you:
ID (with a photo),
Insurance policy,
Residence permit from out of EU students.
Remember to bring these documents along so we can check the validity.

Get started with Peppi study system – How to use Peppi?
Marjo Pohjonen, Coordinator, Digital support and development services

Learn to use the system to register to the courses, get your study certificate and transcript of records. You also learn to use Peppi study guide to find courses, prepare your personal study plan and timetables. Finally, get insight into TUUDO application for all the information students need.

How to study in Lapland
(Joint session with exchange student orientation, joining via Zoom)
Jörn Severidt, Senior Lecturer, Language Centre

How does studying happen in Lapland? What is expected of you? How to behave as a university students in Lapland?
Discover what it means to be a student in Lapland!

Student safety and a safe learning environment
(Joint session with exchange student orientation, joining via Zoom)
Markus Veteläinen, Senior specialist and Maija Törmänen, University Social Worker

Finland is a safe country, but that doesn´t mean no precautions should be made. Let´s take a look together and create a physical and psychological safe space!

Campus tour with the Arrival assistants
Location: Main lobby, University of Lapland
Discover the University of Lapland premises under the guidance of the Arrival assistants!

Kati Vuontisjärvi, Information Specialist, University Library

*** Changing location to the Fellman Hall ***

Wellbeing introductions! Students’ Welfare at Rovaniemi and Kemi campuses and Rovaniemi Congregation

Aino Kärpänniemi, Student Psychologist
Mika Vettainen, Wellbeing Instructor
Rainer Väänänen, Campus Pastor, Rovaniemi parish

Where to find a listening ear? What support is available for you as an exchange student? How to stay active?

Check out how to take good care of your wellbeing whilst being in the North.

Local Friend Program – ESN Lapland
Representative of ESN Lapland

DAS housing introductions
Joonas Pitkänen, Service Advisor, Domus Arctica Foundation

Get connected to locals through the Friend Program by ESN Lapland.

Important information from DAS Housing.

Sit back, relax and enjoy a nice lunch.

Studies at the Language Centre
Pia Eriksson, University Lecturer, Vice Director, Language Centre
Hannu Paloniemi, University Lecturer, Language Centre
Laura Senni, University Teacher, Language Centre

*** Changing location to the Fellman Hall ***

Cultural Adaptation and Culture Shock
Jörn Severidt, Senior Lecturer, Language Centre

Moving to a foreign country can be a big change. We gladly introduce you to what lies ahead and how to cope with different feelings you may experience.

Registration Checkpoint
Jaana Severidt, Education specialist, Internationalisation services

We’ll check the following documents from you:
ID (with a photo),
Insurance policy,
Residence permit from out of EU students.
Remember to bring these documents along so we can check the validity.

Service Design Strategies and Innovations Master’s programme
LOCATION: Sinco F1042 

Kiwoong Nam, Postdoctoral Researcher
Marja Ylioinas, Coordinator

Introduction to the studies at the Faculty of Art and Design
LOCATION: Mauri Hall F1027
Tijl Van Daal, Advisor, Internationalisation Services and teachers of the Faculty

Note: The AAD Starting meeting with the Associate Professor Maria Huhmarniemi is on Mon 25.8.2025 at 13:00, F4014

Arctic World Politics Master’s programme
LOCATION: Lecture room A178
Laura Junka-Aikio, Professor
Saara Alakorva, University Teacher

Tourism, Culture and International Management & Northern Tourism Master’s degree programmes
LOCATION: SAUNA-Seminar room
Minni Haanpää, Senior Lecturer, TourCIM
Linda Tallberg, University Lecturer, TourCIM
Minna Nousiainen, University Teacher, NoTo
Outi Rantala, Professor, NoTo

Elective studies in English 
Jointly with exchange student orientation, in Lapland UAS campus (Borealis Hall). Materials will be available later for degree students in Moodle.

UniPID Virtual Studies on Global Development and Sustainability, Ana Tarazona, Virtual Studies and Communications Coordinator, UniPID
Arctic Studies Programme, Anna Stammler-Gossman, University Researcher
Global Education, Partow Izadi, University Lecturer
China: Domestic, Global and Arctic Trajectories, Matti Nojonen, Professor
Intercultural Communication & Languages and Cultures, Jörn Severidt, Senior Lecturer
Gender studies, Leena-Maija Rossi, Professor

Tourism, Culture and International Management & Northern Tourism Master’s degree programmes

Excursion to Ounasvaara (outdoor clothing)
Minni Haanpää, Senior Lecturer, TourCIM
Linda Tallberg, University Lecturer, TourCIM
Minna Nousiainen, University Teacher, NoTo
Outi Rantala, Professor, NoTo

Student union at your service: Introduction to the Student Union of the University of Lapland and Student Associations
Gabriel Fiskarholm, Representative for Internationality and Tutoring, LYY The Student Union of The University of Lapland
Representatives of the Jalot Villit, TAO and Kosmos Buran, Student Associations for Tourism Research, Art and Design students and Arctic World Politics students

ESN Lapland
Representative of ESN Lapland

Short Introduction to Finnish Society
Jaana Severidt, Education Specialist, Internationalisation Services

Subject Associations and the Student Union Market in the Main Lobby of ULapland
Discover the opportunities and join your subject association, ESN…