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Published: 21.08.2026

Introducing the Monthly Newsletter for International Students at Metropolia

WelcomeHub, Metropolia Career Coaches and Student Wellbeing Services are offering 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

To receive this newsletter directly to your email in the future, please join the workspace “News for International Students".

By joining the workspace, you will receive the monthly newsletter and can also revisit previous issues at any time. You can leave the workspace whenever you no longer wish to receive the newsletter. If you have any difficulties joining the workspace, please contact us at careerservices [at] metropolia.fi (careerservices[at]metropolia[dot]fi).

The newsletter is curated by WelcomeHub, Student Wellbeing Services and Metropolia Career Coaches, working together to support international students throughout their studies and beyond.

Read the first newsletter below!

Welcome to the August edition of the Monthly Newsletter for International Students at Metropolia!

We hope you’ve had a restful summer and are ready for a new academic year. August in Finland marks both the slow fading of summer and the exciting start of the study year: new courses, new routines, and for many of you, a new chapter in Finland.

The beginning of the academic year can feel busy: orientation, timetables, settling housing arrangements, and getting used to studying again after the summer break. Remember that it’s completely normal if it takes some time to find your rhythm. Try to combine study routines with small wellbeing habits – regular sleep, meals, movement, and moments to relax – right from the start of the semester.

This is also the perfect time to explore hobby and leisure opportunities in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area. There are many ways to balance your studies with activities you enjoy:

Sports and exercise: MeMove Sports and Wellness Services, city sports services, outdoor gyms, running routes, and swimming halls
Culture and arts: museums, cinemas, concerts, libraries, festivals, and free events throughout the region.
Clubs and communities: student associations, gaming groups, volunteering, and various hobby clubs where you can meet both international and local students.

Finding even one regular hobby can help you build a social network, improve your wellbeing, and feel more at home in Finland. Attending hobbies and events in Finnish can also be a fun way to practice your language skills.

In this edition, you will find information, tips, and events to support your studies, everyday life, and free time at the start of the new academic year. Take a moment to explore the newsletter and make this autumn a good and balanced beginning to your year at Metropolia. Read more tips we’ve put together in the Student Guide under “Student Life.”

Life in Finland & Getting Settled

Welcome Hub

Just arrived in Finland and have a million questions? Not sure where to start or who to ask? Or maybe you’ve been here for two years and still feel a little lost. What’s the difference between Kela and Vero? Who do you contact when your Metropolia account isn’t working? What if your studies are delayed?

Don’t worry, you don’t have to figure it all out alone. That’s what Welcome Hub is here for!

Welcome Hub is a Metropolia service for international students. We organise information sessions and events and provide guidance to help you settle into your studies and everyday life in Finland.

Welcome Hub opening hours:

Myllypuro Campus
- Tuesday | 10:00–12:00 | MPC2002
Karamalmi Campus
- Wednesday | 10:00–12:00 | 5th floor lobby
Myyrmäki Campus
- Thursday | 10:00–12:00 | MMA228.1

Read more about us and about our events here: Welcome Hub | Student's Guide – Metropolia

Have a question? Not sure who to contact? Come and ask us!
Email us or come meet us during our opening hours. We’ll help you find the right information, service or person, or figure it out together.

welcomehub [at] metropolia.fi (welcomehub[at]metropolia[dot]fi)

Welcome to Metropolia and Finland Day

Date: Friday, 21 August 2026
Location: Myllypuro Campus (Myllypurontie 1, Helsinki)
Building A (the entrance furthest from the metro station)

First event of the academic year! To welcome our new international students, we are hosting a Welcome Day at the Myllypuro Campus. New international students, come join us!

Join whichever parts of the programme you find useful, whether you need practical information, help with settling in, or simply want to meet other students. We hope to see you all at the Networking Event in the afternoon!

Welcome Day Programme 21.8.

Welcome Hub Pop-up Station

10:30–13:00 | Building A Lobby, near the entrance
Stop by to meet the Welcome Hub team. Ask questions, get advice or simply come say hello. Everyone is welcome, whether you’ve just arrived or have lived here your whole life.

DVV Registration

14:00–16:00 | Room MPA2008
If you have not registered your residence with the Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV) yet, this is an easy opportunity to do it while you're on campus.

Welcome to Metropolia and Finland Networking Event

15:30–17:30 | Myllypuro Building A Restaurant (MPA1502)

Meet fellow students, enjoy snacks, and start building your community at Metropolia.

15:30 | Meet & Mingle: Snacks, introductions and icebreaker activities.
16:00 | Welcome event opening words.
16:15 | A short and light-hearted quiz about Finland.
16:30 | Welcome Hub Info: Support, Tips & Upcoming Events.
17:00 | Continue networking or join our Welcome Day Bingo.

Please register for the networking event so we can prepare enough snacks for everyone.

We look forward to meeting you all. Let's start the academic year together!

For the DVV registration:

Start your DVV registration online. Fill in an online form and attach required documents.
Come to Myllypuro campus to complete your registration. You will have a brief meeting with the DVV officials. The registration process will run smoothly if you have all the required documents with you.
Check your address in advance. DVV requires your complete address, including your apartment number, so please make sure you have this information before your appointment.

Career, Jobs & Working Life in Finland

Whether you are just starting your studies or planning your future steps, Metropolia Career Coaches are here to help you navigate Finnish working life and build your career.

Meet Metropolia Career Coaches at our Pop-Up Station on Welcome day Fri 21.8!

10:30–13:00 | Building A Lobby

Got questions about building your career or job searching in Finland? Stop by our Pop-Up Station to ask for advice, or just say hello!

Free Online Courses on Finnish Working Life

Looking to understand Finnish work culture, navigate the job market, or learn about employee rights? We offer two complementary, free online courses that you can complete at your own pace:

Navigating Finnish Work Life (1 ECTS): Learn about work culture, job market, networking, language requirements, and workplace norms while earning study credits (Metropolia TOP studies). Includes practical job search toolkits!
Start to Finnish by Akava: Gain practical knowledge on employee rights, contracts, and workplace legislation directly from trade union experts and receive an official Certificate of Completion.

Choose the course that best fits your goals, or complete both! Read more about the online courses and enrol on the Career Coaching webpage

Weekly Career Webinars will start again in September

Save the dates and book your spot for our practical webinar series about the basics of job search in Finland (all sessions at 15:00–16:00 Helsinki time).

Thu Sep 24: Know Your Skills – First Step to a Successful Job Search (Enroll by Sep 23 via this link)
Thu Oct 1: Creating a CV for the Finnish Job Market (Enroll by Sep 30 via this link)
Thu Oct 22: Writing Job Applications for the Finnish Job Market (Enroll by Oct 21 via this link)

Check all upcoming career events and webinars on JobTeaser (you can sign in with your Metropolia credentials).

Need individual support with your job search?

We are here for you throughout your studies! From CV feedback via email to 1-on-1 career coaching, you can explore all our services and book individual appointments on our Career coaching and job search support page or send us an email to careerservices [at] metropolia.fi (careerservices[at]metropolia[dot]fi)

Fun activities for students

MetroSport by Student Union METKA

Thursday 10th of September at 1-6pm
Location: Töölö Sports Hall and the nearby sports field

At MetroSport, you’ll get the chance to try dozens of different sports during one afternoon, challenge your friends, discover wellness organizations, and maybe even find a new hobby or community for your student life.

The event is completely free and open to everyone. By claiming a free ticket, you can secure your spot at the event.

Want an extra challenge?
You can also purchase a MetroSport Sports tour ticket and complete the event’s sportappro! By visiting at least 10 activity stations, you’ll earn the official MetroSport 2026 overall patch.

More information about sports activities, tournaments, and partners can be found on Instagram: @metrosportfi or MetroSport webpage.

MetroSport Buddy Tours

Are you coming to MetroSport? Would you like to join, but don’t have a group to go around with? This year you have the chance to experience MetroSport with a Buddy Tour!

MetroSport Buddy Tour is a guided small-group tour for students who are coming to MetroSport alone or would just like some company. A staff member from Student Wellbeing Services or the university chaplains will lead you and other students around selected activity points, so you can try different sports together and meet new people in a relaxed way. Tours in Finnish and English depart regularly from the Kisahalli lobby during the event, and you can join on the spot – no advance registration, no special skills required.

More information about Metropolia Buddy Tour.under headline Wellbeing events of Metropolia and 3AMK.

Club Boost

Join the Club Activity Boost event and help create your campus’s next favorite club! At the event, you can ask how to start your own club at Metropolia, learn how to get involved in existing club activities, and get practical information about club funding for both new and existing clubs.

Club Boost will be held at several Metropolia campuses in autumn 2026 (Arabia, Myllypuro, Myyrmäki, Karamalmi) – see all dates and locations here: 3AMK Events: Club Boost.

Representatives of the student union, clubs and student wellbeing services will be present, and you’re welcome to drop by for a hot drink, snacks and a chat about your club idea.

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This newsletter is curated by Welcome Hub, Student Wellbeing Services, and Metropolia career coaches, working together to support international students throughout their studies and beyond.