Info for international students

If you are moving to Finland in order to start you studies, there are some formalities to handle. On these pages we have collected information on the tasks you need to complete and in which order to do so depending on your background.

Which tasks do I need to complete in my home country?

Citizens of a country located outside of the EU/EEA or Switzerland

Citizens of an EU/EEA country or Switzerland

Citizens of another Nordic country

 

Which tasks do I need to complete upon arrival in Finland?

  1. Register as a foreign student and obtain a municipality of residence at the Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV) in Finland.
  2. Inform the Student Service in Helsinki/Office of Study Affairs in Vaasa and admissions@hanken.fi of your Finnish Personal Identity Code once you have obtained it so that all data concerning your study right transfers so that student discount in public transport, the study card, MyStudyinfo Opens in new window etc. works correctly.
  3. Check out the practical tips for international students in Finland and find your way at Hanken.