University of Helsinki, Finland- Practical Information
Accommodation Accommodationwww.helsinki.fi/studying/Housing.shtml Cost of LivingThe cost of living in Helsinki is in average €700 - 1000 / month, including student housing. Unlimited public transportation is very reasonably priced and is included in the average sum. Health InsuranceIn order to get a residence permit incoming students from non-EU/EEA countries need to have adequate health insurance. For more information, please see www.helsinki.fi/studying/insurances.shtml Visa and Residence Permitwww.helsinki.fi/studying/visa_and_residence_permit.shtml FacilitiesOrientationThe University arranges orientation programs at the beginning of both academic terms. Information on the program is available at www.helsinki.fi/orientation Study FacilitiesThe University of Helsinki offers a good combination of traditional and most modern study and learning facilities, including laboratories and other experimental facilities. The University has a language center offering courses to all students interested in a foreign language and additionally there are special classes to learn Finnish for International Students. The Student Union of the University of Helsinki offers a wide range of student support and services. There are many clubs related to sports, music, theatre etc. Student SupportIn connection with the orientation program students are placed in tutor groups headed by a more experienced fellow student from the same faculty. Student ID-Cards,All University students receive a Student ID-card entitling them to many services and discounted meals and other benefits after applying for the card on-line. Computer Access and Email accountThe University offers students access to a broad range of computer facilities. Basic services are free of charge for those who have either student or staff status at the University of Helsinki. There are numerous Windows workstations as well as some terminals available at the computer labs. They are all connected to local networks and internet. The labs offer a great variety of software, printing services, and storage capacity in the servers as well as guidance and advice. The total number of workstations and terminals connected to the University networks is well over 14,000. Wireless networking is also widely available on campus areas. LibrariesUniversity of Helsinki library and information services are provided at the four different campuses - City campus, Kumpula, Meilahti and Viikki. On the City Centre Campus, the Undergraduate Library provides services for the undergraduate students: text-books, course materials etc. Student ServicesStudent services at the University of Helsinki cover all the aspects of student life. A description of some of these is available online: Sports and Recreational Facilities and OthersUniversity Sports Services provides a full range of easy-access on-campus sports services. Beginners' courses in various sports, organized throughout the year, guarantee an easy way of getting to know new sports. In a recent “International Student Barometer” Helsinki sports facilities received the highest marks among the over 200 participating universities in Europe and beyond. |
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