Welcome Hub
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
Location: Myllypuro Campus, 2nd floor, next to Student Services
Opening hours: Wednesdays at 13:00 - 15:00.
Welcome Hub Karamalmi
Location: Karamalmi Campus, 5th floor lobby.
Opening hours: Tuesdays at 11:00 - 13:00.
You can also contact us by email: welcomehub [at] metropolia.fi (welcomehub[at]metropolia[dot]fi)
Life in Finland Workshops for New international Students
Are you new to Finland and curious about how things work here? Would you like to better understand Finnish culture, everyday life, studying, working — and feel more at home in a new country?
Join us for our new interactive workshops into Finnish life, culture, studying and working — with free snacks every time!
If you want to feel more at home in Finland, meet new people and learn together in a friendly group — this workshop series is for you. We can’t wait to welcome you!
- Workshop: Everyday Customs and Basics of Finnish Culture
- Workshop: What Does It Feel Like to Move to a New Country?
- Workshop: Living in Finland & Understanding Finnish Society
- Workshop: Studying and Education in Finland
- Workshop: Working in Finland
- Workshop: Your Skills in Finland – Strengths, Competence & Future Skills
Who can join?
All international Metropolia and 3AMK students, especially those who recently moved to Finland. Please sign up only if you intend to participate in all six sessions.
Dates and venues
- Thu 5 March at 16-18
- Thu 19 March at 16-18
- Thu 2 April at 16-18
- Thu 16 April at 16-18
- Wed 29 April at 16-18
- Wed 13 May at 16-18
- Metropolia Myllypuro Campus, Myllypurontie 1, 00920 Helsinki — Room MPC1001
Life in Finland Workshops are organised by the Metropolia Welcome Hub in cooperation with Metropolia International Relations, Career Services and Student Wellbeing Services.
Internship positions at the Welcome Hub
In January 2026, we had two available internship positions at the Welcome Hub for Metropolia students. The application deadline was 25.1.2026 and the final decisions were made on week 8. All applicants will be informed about our decision shortly. A very warm thank you to all 60 applicants!
Note that our aim is to take in two interns two times a year! If you missed the call for applications this time or were not chosen, you will have the change of applying for the next round during the summer 2026. Please keep an eye on our homepage for updates!
The Welcome Hub internship could qualify as a work placement in your degree programme. If you are interested in supporting international degree students in settling into Metropolia, the Helsinki area and Finland, as well as gaining valuable work experience in a multicultural environment, please consider applying.
Introducing the New Monthly Newsletter for International Students at Metropolia!
We are launching a new 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.