Welcome Hub

At Metropolia Welcome Hub, you’ll find information and guidance on settling in the Helsinki metropolitan area, housing, managing everyday life, and integrating into the local community. We offer personalized guidance services and organize info sessions, events, and networking opportunities.

Welcome Hub warmly welcomes all international students to Metropolia and Finland!

Metropolia Welcome Hub - Easy Start in Metropolia, Helsinki Metropolitan Area and Finland  

Metropolia Welcome Hub is a guidance service for international students. We offer support and answers to common questions about studying at Metropolia and living in Finland. We also provide guidance and organize information sessions and events to help international students succeed in their studies and build a good life in Finland. 

At the Welcome Hub, you can get guidance on topics such as: 

  • dealing with public authorities
  • housing and city services
  • services for families with children
  • settling into your new life in Finland

Welcome Hub Myllypuro

Welcome Hub Myllypuro is closed for the summer holidays from 27th June to 26th July! 

You can reach us by email until 26th June. 

Location: Myllypuro Campus, MPC2002
Opening hours in August: Tuesdays at 10:00 - 12:00

If you need more advice before or after arrival to Finland, you can always request a live or Teams/Zoom meeting with us!

Contact us by email: welcomehub [at] metropolia.fi (welcomehub[at]metropolia[dot]fi)

Take a look at our new check list to help you get settled in the Helsinki region and at Metropolia: Welcome Hub Checklist for New International Students 

Internship positions at the Welcome Hub

This spring, we had two internship positions available at the Welcome Hub for 3rd or 4th year Metropolia students. The interns have been selected. The internships start in August and the duration is 4-6 months. Thank you so much to all the applicants for your interest, and remember to keep an eye on our homepage for the next chance to apply! 

Join the Monthly Newsletter for International Students at Metropolia!

We publish a monthly newsletter for international students at Metropolia. The newsletter brings together events, services, and useful information to support your:

  • studies and everyday life in Finland
  • wellbeing as a student
  • career planning and job search

By joining the OMA workspace News for International Students, you'll receive the monthly newsletter and can also revisit previous issues anytime. The newsletter is curated by Welcome Hub, Student Wellbeing Services, and Metropolia career coaches, working together to support international students throughout their studies and beyond.

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