Arcada Practical Information Guide

Arcada Practical Information Guide
2010-2011
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Contents
Dear New Student,
Before Arrival
Visa and Residence Permit Insurance
Accommodation
Upon Arrival
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Finding Your Way to and From the Airport 7
Registering as a Resident Within 3 Days
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Getting a Finnish Personal Identification
Number
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Good to Know Everyday Issues
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Banks and Credit Cards
Currency
Clothing Cost of Living in Finland
Driving in Finland
Electricity Financial Support for Students Health Care
Info & Cultural Centres
Travelling to and in Finland
Telephones and International Calls Postal Services
Public Transport in Helsinki
Time zone
Tv, Internet Services and Media
Working in Finland 9
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Facts on Finland Language Climate & and the Four Seasons Customs Religion Government Traditional Festivities
Other Public Holidays Typically Finnish
Finnish Cuisine Helsinki Studying at Arcada
General Information on Arcada The Academic Year
Registering for the Academic Year
Keys and Computer Password Info
Orientation Days Arcada Campus Social Integration Student Benefits Student Union ASK
Student Meals Electronic Services at Arcada Other Services at Arcada
Web resources
Finland and Helsinki
Public Transport
Accommodation
Happenings and Culture
Travelling
A Basic Phrasebook 2
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Dear New Student,
Welcome to Finland and to Arcada! Settling in a new country can be difficult from time to time and it
will take you some time to get into the Finnish way of life. However, once you have got used to your new
environment we hope you will find your stay in Finland rewarding and exciting and that you will enjoy your
studies at Arcada.
As a new student at Arcada you are in for some adventures, but always remember you are not alone with
your questions and concerns. With students of about 50 different nationalities, Arcada is one of the most
international institutes of higher education in Finland. Out of about 2000 students at Arcada 13 % of our
students are from other countries than Finland, and these have encountered the same joys and difficulties
that you have yet to discover. The members of staff also includes people who have moved to Finland from
abroad so regardless of whether you are an exchange or degree student, there are also members of staff who
you can turn to should you have questions or concerns.
This guide is designed to help you plan your stay in Finland and prepare for your studies at Arcada. It is
meant for both exchange students - students who study at Arcada for a shorter time and for degree students
who study at Arcada for a whole degree. Please read the guide carefully and find out more about Finland
through the suggested readings and web sites.
Enjoy your stay at Arcada!
Your contact persons at Arcada:
Degree students:
Ms. Ulrika Svanbäck
Study co-ordinator
[email protected]
Phone: +358 (0) 207 699 676
Outgoing Exchange students:
Ms. Christa Holm
International Co-ordinator
[email protected]
Phone: + 358 (0) 207 699 670
Incoming Exchange students &
Integration Matters
Ms. Milena Moressi
International Co-ordinator
[email protected]
Phone: + 358 (0) 207 699 459
Head of International Affairs
Mrs. Ann Karkulahti
[email protected]
Phone: +358 (0) 207 699 671
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Before Arrival
Visa and Residence Permit
After arrival in Finland, the Immigration service can
be contacted by e-mail: ulkomaalaisvirasto@migri.
fi or by phone, Immigration affairs, switchboard
071 873 0431, General enquiries Tel. 071 873 3400
Mon.-Fri. 9am.-3pm.
Before you make your travel arrangements to
Finland, you need to ensure that you are legally
entitled to enter, stay and study here.
A few important things to remember
when applying for student residency:
If you are a EU/EEA-citizen you do not need a visa to
enter Finland nor a residence permit. If you are here
for longer than 3 months you must register your
stay at the police station but this you do once you
are here and not in your home country.
Motivation for getting a degree - be precise and
motivated. State clearly your motivation for the
specific degree in relation to your earlier studies,
degrees and your future plans.
If you are not a EU/EEA-citizen you must get your
visa and resident permit before your arrival. Please
contact the nearest Finnish Embassy or diplomatic
mission to apply for them.
Those that have been admitted to study for
a degree at Arcada need to apply for student
residence permit. It is always temporary (Fixedterm, B) and costs 100 €. It is usually granted
for a year at a time, and expires as soon as the
studies end. The residence permit can however be
extended after graduation up to 6 months in order
for you to look for job.
For details regarding visa and residence permits
have a look at the web site of the Finnish
Immigration Service, http://www.migri.fi. Here you
will find further links to Finnish diplomatic missions
abroad, and also specific information on application
procedures and forms.
Application and renewal of residence permit in
Finland are to be addressed to the local police:
- Helsingin Poliisilaitos, Punanotkonkatu 2, Helsinki
- Espoon Kihlakunnan virasto, Nihtisillankuja 4, Espoo
- Vantaan Poliisilaitos, Kielotie 21, Vantaa
Applications of residence are handled by the Finnish
Immigration service , http://www.migri.fi.
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Arrange and secure in detail the sufficient financial
funds for your study time in Finland before
visa application. Make precise inquiries at the
immigration office/embassy regarding the amount
of financial support you need to show, and how this
is to be done.
Observe that the financial support is to be shown
each study year upon renewal of the student
residence permit in Finland. Also observe that the
immigration authorities/Finnish police may make
inquiries regarding your bank account during your
studies, to make sure your money is used for the
given purpose of living costs. Lending money,
circulating the required financial funds from one
student’s account to another and making big cash
withdrawals are NOT recommended, as this may
cause trouble with the immigration authorities
and even be hazardous for your residence permit
in Finland. Please turn to the immigration
authorities with all questions you have regarding
demonstrating required funds and their usage.
If you have got a Schengen visa to another country,
you are required to apply for a residence permit
to Finland in the Finnish diplomatic mission in
the country in question or in your home country!
So after admission you will need to travel to this
country and stay there and await the result of
your residency application. This may take several
months, and be costly. Finnish diplomatic missions
in many countries require an English language test,
such as IELTS or Toefl for the application of visa
and residence permit. This is true especially for
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exchange students arriving from a non EU/EEAcountry as degree students should have an English
language skills certficate when they applied.
Also insurance is required, and accommodation
reservation can be required for both visa and
residence applications.
Remember to bring certified copies of education
also for the visa application, as well as passport
photos of yourself. For the application of student
residency you will need to submit both the
admission letter (from Arcada) and a certificate of
studies, which shows that you are enrolled for the
academic year.
Application may take several months and you
should not make travel arrangements prior to
receiving a visa/residence permit.
Insurance
As a student coming to Finland you should make
sure you have insurance to cover medical expenses,
as well as possible damages caused by negligence or
loss of belongings etc.
Citizens of the EU/EEA who have the European
Health Insurance Card are entitled to all the same
health care services as Finnish citizens.
The new law requirements for being granted a
residence permit require that a student from
outside the EU area obtain an insurance that
covers costs for basic treatment before coming to
Finland. The insurance should cover the treatment
and health care provided by municipal health
care services, not services in the private sector.
Students staying for at least 2 years are entitled
to communal health care services, and they are
required to have an insurance that covers at least
medication costs, but in practice also medical care
costs up to 30 000 euros. Students staying for less
than 2 years must obtain an insurance covering
health care costs up to 100 000 euros.
International insurance companies that provide
insurances accepted in Finland:
• the Danish International Health Insurance
Danmark a/s (IHI) (www.ihi.com)
• the French Assurances Courtages et Services
(ACS) (www.acs-ami.com)
• AON Students Insurance, whose parent company
is the US company AON Corporation (www.
students-insurance.eu)
• the US company International Student Insurance
(www.internationalstudentinsurance.com)
• the Swiss insurance Swisscare – ESI Finland plan
(www.swisscare-student.com)
Accommodation
Degree students
During a short but intensive period - the months
May to September, the accommodation situation
in the Metropolitan area is put to the test as there
are many new students who exactly like you, have
been admitted to a higher education institution and
are looking for a place to live. The situation is quite
difficult as the number of available places to stay
do not quite meet the need. Therefore the sooner
you start looking for a place to stay once you have
received notification of your admission, the greater
the chances to find accommodation that best suits
your situation.
Arcada can unfortunately not give you more
assistance in finding accommodation than to
tell you how and where to look, YOU will need
to do the search yourself. So if you already have
contacts in Finland or in Helsinki we recommend
that you turn to them for more specific assistance.
Do not however be put off by the words of
warning above; all of our students have found a
place to stay!
The following accommodation providers
are just a few suggestions on where to start
your search.
Housing Office of HOAS
The private student housing foundation HOAS
(Helsingin Seudun Opiskelija-Asuntosäätiö)
maintains approximately 7OOO student
apartments in the Helsinki region. The apartments
usually consist of private rooms with a common
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kitchen and bathroom. Most of the apartments are
unfurnished, but there are also furnished flats with
essential furnishing (table, chair, bed, not including
linen or kitchenware). The monthly rent varies
between apartments. A refundable deposit of EUR
300 is to be paid (see www.hoas.fi for details on
apartments and rents). Online application forms
are available at the address below and can be
submitted throughout the year. Appendices, such as
a copy of the residence permit and admission letter
from Arcada, may be added to the application later.
Applications can also be submitted directly over the
Internet.
Contact information: Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 29,
00100 Helsinki, Phone +358-9-549900,
Fax +358-9-54990345, www.hoas.fi
Majstranden
Arcada also offers student housing at the campus
area through the Majstranden Student Apartments.
For more information on the apartments and
application, please contact: www.majstranden.fi
Here are a few internet addresses to help you
find temporary as well as more long-term private
accommodation:
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www.etuovi.com
www.oikotie.fi
www.ovv.com
www.kimppakämppä.fi
These websites are at the moment only in Finnish
Exchange students
You will receive information regarding student
accommodation enclosed with your letter of acceptance
from the International office at Arcada. Please wait for
this information before applying for accommodation. We
would appreciate if you could inform us of the dates of
your arrival and departure as quickly as possible. The rent
for student housing is around 370 euro/ month. The rent
includes electricity, heating, hot water and a free Internet
connection (you need your own computer and a LAN
cable for this).
You will share the apartment with other international
students. Everyone has a private room (12m2). The
kitchen, bathroom and the living room are shared. All
apartments are furnished.
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Upon Arrival
employment or other documentation in support of
your personal identity code application
Finding Your Way to and
From the Airport
Residence permits are not required for EU/EEA
and Swiss citizens. If your stay in Finland exceeds
three months, you are required to register at your
local police station. You will then be issued with
a registration certificate to confirm your right of
residence as an EU citizen.
The journey between the airport and Helsinki City
takes only 30 to 35 minutes. Public transport to and
from the airport http://www.hsl.fi
Registrar’s offices in the Helsinki region:
Bus 615 (T, K) Airport- Sörnäinen- Helsinki
central railway station
Departures in both directions at roughly 20-minute
intervals between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. At other times
and on weekends departures at 20-30-60-minute
intervals. Departure from platform 21. A single
ticket costs 4.20 €.
The Finnish largest airline, Finnair also has their own
coach line servicing the airport. On the way from
the airport it stops at most hotels in the city center,
but the price for a single ticket is higher, 5.90 €
When coming from Tampere (Ryanair airport) a
commuter coach enables you to reach Helsinki
railway station for roughly 25 euros.
Registering as a Resident
Within 3 Days
Degree students:
After arriving in Finland, foreigners who intend to
stay for at least one year must report to the district
registrar’s office in order to be entered into the
population and housing registry. When reporting
to the district registrar’s office, foreigners must
present a notice of moving and a passport, in which
the residence permit has been entered. A certificate
of studies will also need to be submitted.
Exchange students:
If you are in Finland temporarily, in other words for
less than three months, you can choose to register
at any register office, tax office or KELA (Social
Insurance Institution of Finland) office. Please
bring with you your passport or other national
form of photograph ID as well as your contract of
Helsingin maistraatti
Albertinkatu 25, 00181 Helsinki.
Phone + 358 71 873 0191.
Espoo & Kauniainen
Espoon kihlakunnan rekisteritoimisto
Itätuulenkuja 2A, Tapiola, 02100 Espoo.
Phone +358 71 873 0201
Vantaa
Vantaan kihlakunnan rekisteritoimisto
Kielotie 15, 01300 Vantaa.
Phone +328 71 873 0231
www.maistraatti.fi
If you have been a registered resident of any Nordic
country (Denmark, Iceland, Norway or Sweden)
and move to Finland, you must also immediately
report to the district registrar’s office at your place
of residence and submit a Joint Nordic Document
of Moving.
If you change your residence in Finland, you must
notify the district registrar’s office within 3 days.
This can be done by filling in a change of residence
form and submitting it to the registrar’s office or
to the post office. It is also necessary to notify the
caretakers of the houses you move into and out of.
If you want to inform your friends of the change of
address, you can use cards for this purpose, which
are available free of charge at any post office.
Please note that when moving away from the
country, you must also fill in the change of
residence form and leave it at the registrar’s office,
post office, and with the caretaker
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Getting a Finnish Personal
Identification Number
When registering at the register´s office you will be
issued with a Finnish personal identity code. The
personal identity code is made up of your date of
birth, a unique identifying number and a singledigit verification code, which refers to the century in
which you were born. For those born in the 1900s
it is the hyphen (-) and for those born as of the
year 2000 it is the letter A. The unique identifying
number is used to distinguish those born on the
same day. Uneven numbers are used for men and
even number for women. The verification code can
be either a number or a letter..
During the process you can get temporary
services as long as you show that you have done
a ‘’muuttoilmoitus’’ (civil registration) at the
registrar’s office.
The personal identity code is used by banks,
hospitals and public registers.
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Good to Know Everyday Issues
Banks and Credit Cards
Currency
There are several banks in Finland: Nordea, Sampo,
Aktia and Osuuspankki, just to mention a few. All
banks operate throughout the country. The banking
hours in Finland are generally Mon.-Fri. from 9.00
a.m. to 4.15 p.m. All banks are closed on Saturdays
and Sundays. The private money exchange offices
are open also on Saturdays. The currency exchange
offices in Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and at Helsinki’s
main railway station are also open on Sundays.
The currency in Finland is the Euro, € the same as
in most EU-countries. 100 cent = 1 €. Contrary to
other European countries, Finland does not use 1
and 2-cent coins.
It is possible for a foreign student or a trainee
to open an account in a Finnish bank. To be able
to do this, you need to have your passport or
other proof of identity and deposit some money
in your new account and/or to have a letter of
recommendation from your home bank. If you need
to open an account from abroad, the following
bank, specialized in international customer service,
can be recommended: Nordea, World Trade Center,
Aleksanterinkatu 17, Helsinki. www.nordea.fi
When you open an account, you will be given a
bankcard which will work in virtually every cash
point/ATM (pikapankki or OTTO) in Finland. With
this card, you can check your balance and withdraw
money for a small monthly service charge that is
deducted from your account.
All international credit cards are valid in Finland.
The most commonly accepted credit card is the
VISA card. There are also VISA card bank machines,
which enable you to make cash withdrawals.
If you use travellers’ checks, you have to be
prepared to pay a fee (around EUR 8.30/change)
when transferring the checks to euros. There is
also a fee for exchanging cash (foreign currency
to euros) if you exchange in a bank. The private
money exchanges (e.g. FOREX exchange) usually
do not charge any fee for their services although
the exchange rates might be higher. Please note
that checks are very seldom used in Finland and it
usually takes several days to cash a check.
Clothing
During the wintertime it is very important to be
prepared with good winter clothes. You will need
the whole set: gloves, winter hats, scarfs and
shoes. Bring your warmest clothes and pay special
attention to the shoes to keep your feet dry and
warm. Another trick to keep warm is to dress in
double or triple layers. If you come from a country
where warm winter clothing is hard to come by,
there are numerous second hand shops in Helsinki
where you can buy good and cheap clothes. Do not
let the cold weather scare you off because every
place is heated and you will actually be quite warm
in for example buses, train and trams.
Cost of Living in Finland
The cost of living in Finland, on average, is
comparable to the rest of Europe. For basic
expenses such as food, rent and transportation
(without the costs of partying and making trips) a
student will need EUR 750 - 900/month, which will
be spent in roughly the following way;
Rent
380-500 €
Food
250 €
Transport
30-60 €
Leisures
85 €
One-time expenses include the housing deposit
(usually one month’s rent). The cost of textbooks
should also be calculated.
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Depending on your personal spending habits
(food, social life, travel plans within Finland
or neighbouring countries, books and other
materials, sports equipment, etc.) you should plan
to supplement your budget by EUR 85 to 250
monthly. There are of course always unanticipated
expenses for any international traveller.
Students having acquired a residence permit may
have access to the public health care services in the
municipality where they are living. Please contact
the closest health care station for more information
on these services and their costs.
Driving in Finland
There are both public and private sector health
care providers in Finland. The public health centres
provide residents with primary health care,
including physician, dental care, mental health care,
laboratory and X-ray services. These centres are
called TERVEYSASEMA (Finnish) HÄLSOSTATION
(Swedish), and are open from
Mon - Fri 8.OO am to 4.OO p.m. In the case
of acute illness, you can visit them without an
appointment during these hours. However, if
possible, it is best to call in advance and make an
appointment.
Most foreign driver’s licenses are valid in Finland for
one year. Please check beforehand if and for how
long your driver’s license is valid in Finland.
Electricity
Finland’s voltage is 230 V, 50 Hz. The plugs are twoping continental sizes. If your electric appliances
are not compatible with the Finnish voltage,
purchase an adapter before you leave. In Finland
you can buy adapters for example at the airport.
Financial Support for
Students
Exchange students can apply for grants,
scholarships or other financial support for their
studies at their home institution. If you are an
international degree student you should secure
the financing of your studies as you can only apply
for student financial aid here in Finland if you have
come here for a purpose other than studying and
you have permanent residence permit in Finland.
For more information please see http://www.kela.fi
Health Care
If you are a foreign student from an EU country, you
need to prove your entitlement to Finnish healthcare benefits and services with a valid European
Health Insurance Card Students from other Nordic
countries (Denmark, Iceland, Norway and Sweden)
may prove their eligibility with a health insurance
card, ID card (driver’s license) or passport.
Students from any other country are generally
recommended to acquire private health care
insurance which covers medical expenses during
their travel and entire stay in Finland. Please see
the section on residence permit.
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Health Care providers in Finland
Private sector services complement the public
services and mainly provide outpatient care at
medical centres (in Finnish: LÄÄKÄRIASEMA/
LÄKARSTATION).
Municipalities own and run nearly all the
hospitals. Hospitals generally require referrals
from a physician in order to admit a patient, but
in emergency situations patients can contact a
hospital (SAIRAALA/ SJUKHUS) directly.
The general emergency number in Finland
(ambulance, fire department and police) is 112.
A 24-hour emergency service is provided in all
towns. The addresses are:
Helsinki, for inhabitants in Southern, Central and
Western districts:
Haartmanin sairaala , Haartmaninkatu 4,
building 12
For inhabitants of Easter, South-Eastern,
North-Eastern and Northern Districts
Malmin sairaala, Talvelankatu 6
Phone 09-310 6611
Espoo:
Jorvin sairaala ,Turuntie 150
02740 ESPOO
Phone 09-861 6300
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Vantaa:
Peijaksen sairaala
Sairaalakatu 1, 01400 Vantaa,
Phone 09-471 67060
Pharmacies (APTEEKKI/ APOTEK) are open during
normal working hours and Saturday mornings.
However, the following pharmacies in Helsinki have
longer opening hours:
• Yliopiston Apteekki, Mannerheimintie 5: open
every day from 7 am - 12 pm.
• Yliopiston Apteekki, Mannerheimintie 96: 24
hours.
Info & Cultural Centres
Meeting people and finding cultural happenings:
ASK-Arcada Student Union. See www.asken.fi for
further information and happenings!
The International cultural centre in Helsinki, Caisa,
http://www.caisa.fi, organises a lot of activities and
happenings. The centre is situated in Kaisaniemi,
close to the central railway station and is open 9-18
on weekdays and weekends by agreement only.
Address: Mikonkatu 17C / Vuorikatu 14 / Kaisaniemi
metro station (take the elevator).
Centre for International Mobility, CIMO, offers
services regarding studying in Finland. On the web
site: www.cimo.fi you can also find information on
Finnish culture and living in Finland. The centre
is situated in Hakaniemenkatu 2. Helsinki City
Website http://www.hel.fi/english
Verandan is a Swedish language cultural ‘’living
room’’ in central Helsinki. Everyone is welcome to
the centre, and current events can be found on the
web site www.verandan.fi. Verandan is located at
Simonkatu 8 in Helsinki.
Jolly Dragon is a relatively new Helsinki-based
social and sports club specially focused on creating
events that promote people making friends http://
www.jollydragon.net
Finfo About Finland is a new service to aid the
integration of third-country nationals. If you
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have questions about employment, education,
accommodation, benefits, health or social issues
you can call 0207 40 11 60 on Tuesdays 10-15. The
service is available in English, Arabic, French and
Finnish during these times and Tuesdays 12-15 also
in Russian.
Leisure activities
Helsinki is a charming and cultural city with over
50 museums and a great number of galleries and
theatres. Please find more information about
exhibitions available at : www.helsinkithisweek.com
or www.fng.fi/fng/rootnew/en/vtm/etusivu.htm
The Korjaamo Culture Factory is located in an
inspiring environment where you will find a nice
café, an interesting shop with cultural products that
suits different tastes, music, virtual art, theatre and
the Tram Museum.
For more information, check: www.korjaamo.fi
If you are interested in science and technology
Heureka is a place suitable for all ages, where you
can enjoy different exhibitions and breathtaking
films about astronomical phenomena at the
Vattenfall Planetarium.
Check it out: www.heureka.fi
For the ones that likes opera - from classic to
contemporary opera and ballet, pay a visit to The
Finnish National Opera which is one of the greatest
opera houses in Europe.
Find out more at: www.opera.fi
Shopping in Helsinki can be fun and practical when
you can find basically everything that you might
need in the one building. Stockmann is the biggest
department store in Scandinavia, where you can
find everything such as delicacies, fashion, design,
toys and many more.
Check it out: www.stockmann.fi
If you like bowling there are many options to chose
from, but the Kamppi Bowling Centre & Bar is well
located, only 200 metres from the Railway Station
and offers great facilities. For more information
check: www.varaarata.com
For the ones that likes to swim, don’t miss the
oldest Finnish swimming hall spa, with its exclusive
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interior decoration where you can also enjoy a wood
heated sauna or a steam bath. Men and women
have separate pool hours and bathing suits are
optional.
Check Yrjönkatu swimming hall at: www.hel.
fi/liv. For more swimming halls options check
http://www.hel.fi/wps/portal/Liikuntavirasto_en/
Artikkeli?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/liv/en/
Sports+facilities/Swimming+halls
Air Travel Sales Offices:
Finnair Customer Care Service 0600 140 140
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport 09-818 800
If you just want to go out for a movie, please
check: www.finnkino.fi Once a month, usually on
Thursdays all movies cost only 5.50 €. Foreign
movies are not dubbed but have Finnish and
Swedish subtitles.
Blue1 www.blue1.fi
There are numerous ways to discover the city, you
can take a tour with tram 3T to get an idea about
Helsinki, but the best way is by foot, so, go out for
long walks and find out by yourself the secrets that
lies just around the corner. Discover the bohemian
Kallio, with ethnic stores and great small bars
with live music and cheap prices, popular among
students; the beautiful old wooden houses in
Kumpula and Vallila or the luxurious houses in Eira.
The design area in Punavuori is also worth a visit.
Take a walk along the seaside and explore the great
parks all around the city. Welcome to Helsinki!
Air Berlin www.airberlin.com
Libraries
Finland has a well-organised public library system
and books can be borrowed free of charge, usually
for a month at a time. To get a library card, fill
in the application form and show valid proof of
identification. If your loans are overdue, you will
have to pay a fine. It is also possible to read most
newspapers at the public libraries.
Kilroy Travels 0203 545769 www.kilroytravels.fi
National Carriers:
Finnair (One World Alliance) www.finnair.com
Low-cost Airlines:
RyanAir www.ryanair.com
EasyJet www.easyjet.com
By Sea
Located by the Gulf of Finland, Helsinki Harbour
hosts a large number of ferries and offers numerous
connections to neighbouring countries.
Ferry lines operating regularly between Finland and
other countries grant discounts to students. In order
to receive the discount, the student must present
valid proof of his/her status (a student card or other
proof certifying student status). The discount varies
from one company to another.
Tallink Silja Line (Helsinki-Stockholm, TurkuStockholm, Helsinki-Tallinn, Helsinki-Riga)
www.tallinksilja.com
Viking Line (Helsinki-Stockholm, Helsinki-Tallinn,
Turku-Stockholm) www.vikingline.fi
Travelling to and in Finland
Eckerö Line (Helsinki-Tallinn) www.eckeroline.fi
By Air
Linda Line (Helsinki-Tallinn) www.lindaline.fi
Helsinki is well connected by air, and the largest
airport in the country Helsinki-Vantaa International
Airport, is situated only 20 km north of the city
centre. Most airlines or code shares operates routes
to this airport.
By Land
With more than 4000 km railway tracks and a
massive network of roads, Finland is a splendid
country for travelling within the shores.
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VR - Finnish Railways, (Long-distance carrier and
commuter trains) www.vr.fi
Throughout the year, the Finnish State Railways
offer international students reduced fare travel on
long-distance trains. No reduction is granted on
the ordinary fare for rail trips made wholly within
the Helsinki Metropolitan Area tariff zone. When
purchasing and using the student ticket, avalid
student card must always be presented. A special
travel permit issued by the Finnish State Railways
can also be used by new students who have not yet
got their student card. The discount card costs 6 €
and requires a photo. It must be renewed each year.
Students are granted proper discounts on long
distance buses if the trip covers at least 80 km.
If the trip covers between 40 km and 80 km, the
discount is smaller. For trips covering less than 40
km, no discount is available. In order to benefit
from this discount the student must present a valid
Finnish student union membership card of the
type that features the Matkahuolto logo or obtain
the necessary Matkahuolto Student Card. Further
information is available at the student union or at
Matkahuolto offices in bus terminals.
Matkahuolto – Buses (Travel and transport services
by bus) www.matkahuolto.fi
Telephones and
International Calls
It is recommended that you get a mobile phone
as public phone booths are nowadays becoming
increasingly hard to find. Mobile phones are very
popular in Finland. They can be bought for 50-400
€ with or without a mobile operator rental. When
choosing a operator for your mobile phone, there
are several alternatives. Notice that there are two
different types of mobile services, pre-paid and
ordinary services. Ordinary mobile services can be
ordered from any telecom shop, but you will need
to have a Finnish personal identification number in
order to obtain a mobile number. You will be billed
according to how much you have made calls or
used other mobilce services plus a monthly service
charge. Pre-paid mobile calls are somewhat more
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expensive, but you do not need to pay a monthly
rate for using them, and you can charge your mobile
account with money to call for in almost every
R-kiosk in Finland. (e.g. DNA)
To make international calls, dial an international
prefix for example Globetel 99588 , then dial the
code of the country you are calling, the area code
(without the first digit) and finally the number. I.e.
.99588-46-8-123456 for the number 123456 in
Stockholm (08), Sweden (46).
When calling Finland from abroad, dial the
international prefix + access code into Finland (358)
+ access code into the city or town (without the
first digit, for example, Helsinki would be 9 instead
of 09) then dial the number you want to reach.
I.e. (intl.acc.code)-358-9-123456 for the number
123456 in Helsinki (09), Finland (358).
Postal Services
Stamps can be purchased from the post offices,
R- kiosks, but also from virtually all shops selling
postcards. If you are sending or receiving postal
deliveries you can do so at the nearest postal office.
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Public Transport in Helsinki
The network of public transport in the metropolitan
area of Helsinki is extensive and reliable. There
are frequent connections to all areas in the capital
region, as well as long-distance connections to the
rest of Finland, and the world.
Trips by bus, tram, metro or ferry can be taken
for the purpose of transfer, as well as for the
fun of sight-seeing (tram 3T & 3B travels in an
eight-formation around downtown Helsinki, and
is ideal for sightseeing)! There are two different
types of single tickets, one for travelling within
the city of Helsinki, Espoo, Kauniainen or Vantaa
(‘’sisäinen lippu’’) respectively, and one ticket
valid for travelling through multiple zones in the
metropolitan area (‘’seutulippu’’).
On buses and trams you can buy tickets from the
driver, but on the metro and the Suomenlinna-ferry
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you must purchase the ticket in advance (from
vending machines, or from any metro station). It
is now also possible to by your ticket for the tram,
metro and for certain bus routes with your mobile
phone. If you are travelling frequently by public
transportation an electronic travel card will save
you time as well as money.
the summer vacation. If you want to work more
than this, you will need to apply for a work permit
Please contact the employment office for more
information. Many students finance their studies by
working part time, but you should consider that the
studies, especially in the beginning require much of
your time and effort.
Students holding a Finnish student card (members
of the student union) are granted discounts (up to
50%) on travel cards.
All of our degree programmes include practical
training which you can do here in Finland or abroad.
For some students, the practical training period in
Finland is their first contact with the Finnish labour
market and this gives them valuable contacts for
their future career. Please be aware that the way
you search a job and contact an employer, the
relationship between employee (or trainee) and
employer and the employee expectations may vary
between countries.
Further information is available online at www.hkl.
fi and www.ytv.fi. Also remember to check out the
links at the end of this guide!
A useful guide on how to get from point A to B can
be found as a journey planner on http://aikataulut.
ytv.fi/reittiopas/en
Time zone
The time zone in Finland is two hours ahead of
Greenwhich Mean Time (GMT + 2). When daylight
saving time (summer time) is in effect (from the last
Sunday of March) Finnish time is three hours ahead
of GMT (GMT +3)
Tv, Internet Services and
Media
Knowing at least basic Swedish/Finnish is extremely
essential when looking for and obtaining work.
Therefore you should really strive to learn the
language from the beginning of your studies as this
will also help you with your daily life in Finland.
For advise in English on how to find a job in Finland
you will find the website of Arcada’s Career Services
helpful. You can also attend of the Career Sessions
that are also provided in English and where you will
learn how to go about seraching for a job in Finland.
All who own a TV must also obtain a TV-license
in Finland. Owning a TV without a valid TVlicence is prohibited by law. If you are caught
owning and watching TV without a valid licence
by the inspectors circulating especially in student
accommodation areas you will be dealt a hefty fine.
If you want to keep up with the news in Helsinki in
English there are also some newspapers available,
for example Helsinki Times that covers the major
news. Another Finnish magazine in English is 6
Degrees which is distributed free of charge around
the city.
Working in Finland
If you have arrived in Finland on a student residence
visa, you are allowed to work for a maximum of
25 hours during the week and full time during
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Facts on Finland
Finland is a fairly small country situated in northern
Europe sharing borders with Sweden, Norway and
Russia. 5.3 million people live in Finland which is
also known as the land of a 1000 lakes although
there are in fact far more lakes than that. Two
thirds of the population now live in urban areas but
the appreciation for the vast areas covered by forest
and the countryside still lies deep in Finns. The
influence of nature can still be seen in the Finnish
mentality today.
Winter
Language
Spring
Finland is a bilingual country. The majority, or 93
% of the population speak Finnish as their mother
tongue while 6 % speak the other official language
Swedish. The Swedish speaking population live
mainly along the south and western coast line and
on the Åland islands. In northern Finland, also
known as Lapland, about 2000 people speak Sámi,
which is another indigenous language in Finland.
If winter has been rich in snow it usually starts
to melt away in mid-March. Days get longer and
nature begins to blossom with the arrival of spring
in March. Mean daytime temperature lies around 5
but of course rises gradually towards summer.
Nowadays at least the younger generation learn
English early in school which means that it is easy
to get by in English in the everyday life.
Climate & and the Four
Seasons
Finland is marked by four very distinct seasons,
which each influence the Finnish mentality. The
climate is temperate thanks to the Gulf stream
blowing in warmer winds from the west.
Autumn
In autumn, the temperature drops gradually and
transforms nature first from green to different
shades of red and yellow and then to more subtle
shades of gray. Days are shorter and temperature
lies around 10 degrees.
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In recent years, the change from autumn to winter
has become less clear but is generally marked by
the first snow which usually falls in November.
During the winter, the temperature can drop as
low as -20 C even in Helsinki. Lakes and river
freeze, inviting to skiing and skating on the ice an interesting experience if you have not tried it
before!
Summer
Summer’s highlight is the Midsummer (midJune) when even the shyest Finn wake up from
hibernation. Days are long as the sun set late at
night and rises early. Up in the north, the sun does
not set at all. Finns become more outgoing and
move their activities outside. Nature is at its best in
summer and average temperature lies around 18 C.
Customs
Finns are usually described as quiet and shy,
straightforward and honest. Many foreigners feel
that Finns are a bit hard to get to know. Finns
surround themselves with somewhat large personal
space but once you have managed to get through
to a Finn, he/she is generally the most trustworthy
friend you´ll have .
Religion
The main denomination in Finland is the Evangelical
Lutheran Church but a minority of Finns belong to
the Finnish Orthodox Church. Finland is marked by
complete freedom of worship which means that you
can freely chose if and to what church you wish to
belong. The many foreigners in Finland also mean
that there are places of worship for almost all other
denominations or churches.
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Government
Finland is a republic with a president as the head of
state. The president is elected by the people for a
period of six years. The current president of Finland
is Mrs. Tarja Halonen who was elected as Finland’s
female president in 2000 and re-elected six years
later. The parliament constitutes of 200 members
who are elected every four years. The Finnish
government constitutes of 20 ministers who must
enjoy the confidence of parliament. The major
parties in Finland are the Social Democratic Party,
the Centre Party and the moderate conservative
National Coalition Party. The Swedish speaking
Finns have their own party called Swedish Folk
Party which monitors the rights of the Swedishspeaking population.
others that have achieved something great during
the year. Many Finns (those not invited) watch
from home as the ball is broadcasted live. Common
is also to lit blue and white candles in the windows
which are the colours of the Finnish flag and a
symbol of our independence.
Christmas
Many Finns celebrate a very traditional Christmas
which is heavily family orientated. Typical is to
go to sauna, enjoy a heavy Christmas meal but
also to simply enjoy the company of others. Santa
Claus departs from Korvatuntunturi to visit Finnish
children with gifts on Christmas Eve. On Christmas
and Boxing Day people relax and enjoy the time off.
Public life is slow with little traffic and closed shops.
Traditional Festivities
Easter
May Day - Vappu (30th April, First of May)
Although Easter is a traditionally religious holiday,
with its traditions stemming from the Christian
belief, the Finnish society is today secularised
meaning that people today do not regard it as
particularly religious holiday. Easter is also a
mixture of modern and older hedonistic traditions
as Finnish children dress up as witches and go Easter
“trick or treating” in their neighbourhoods. Finnish
children do it on Palmsunday while the Swedish
speaking Finns do it on the Saturday of the Easter
week.
May Day was formerly a worker’s holiday but is
nowadays celebrated by students in a carnivalistic
atmosphere. On 1st May the largest park in
Helsinki, Brunnsparken is crammed with students
and families alike enjoying the first picnic of the
year outdoors.
Midsummer (Mid June)
Midsummer is the highlight of the summer. Finns
withdraw to summer houses where they enjoy
typically Scandinavian dishes such as sill (Baltic
herring) and many schnapps. It is not uncommon
for families to cram into even the smallest cottages
for the three days of Midsummer. On Midsummer
Eve people dress up a Midsummer pole with flowers
and dance around it. Midsummer bonfires are also
lit around the nation.
Other Public Holidays
All Saints Day
In the beginning of November Finns visit the graves
of deceased relatives to lit candles to honour their
memory.
Epiphany
Independence Day
December 6th . The Finnish independence is
not celebrated out on the streets in the same
carnivalistic fashion as vappu. The president
arranges a yearly traditional ball to which she
invites the most prominent members of society and
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January 6th In the old times, epiphany meant
cleaning away Christmas usually arranged as a
‘julgransplundring’. It meant the Christmas tree
was cleared of its decoration and thrown out.
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Typically Finnish
The three S’s.- Sisu, Sauna and Salmiakki.
If you ask a Finn to name three words associated
with being a Finn, chances are that he/she would
name the three above.
Traditional Dishes:
Karjalan piirakka Karelian pasties from Karelia, can
be bought in any supermarket
Viili a yougurt-like fermented milk product
Leipäjuusto a cheese made of fresh cow’s milk
Sisu and its connotations are closely tied in Finnish
history, and especially in the Winter War. ‘Sisu’
refers to the will to endure even the harshest
conditions and never to willingly give in/up, neither
physically or mentally.
Sauna has always been important to Finns. In
the old times, women even gave birth in saunas.
A sauna can be found in almost all homes and
common is for the whole family to enjoy the sauna
together. Saunas are also found in public places,
such as swimming halls. There are of course also
different types of saunas, such as savusauna.
Salmiakki. Usually black, hard and salty- a very
typical Finnish candy. Salmiakki or liquorice
can also be found as a flavouring in ice-cream,
chocolate, and liquor.
Finnish Cuisine
The cuisine in Finland is marked by an extensive
use of wholewheat products such as rye, oat and
barley as well as berries (cloudberry, blueberry and
lingonberries) and fish and game. Just like other
aspects of the Finnish society also the cuisine has
had influences both from Sweden and from Russia.
Below you will find some typical dishes that you
should try at least once during your stay in Finland.
You might find the taste surprisingly good and
perhaps even help to improve the reputation of
Finnish cuisine abroad.
Cold smoked fish e.g. salmon
Hernekeitto pea soup usually served on Thursdays
and with a dessert of pancake and jam
Lihapullat meat balls
Smoked fish. e.g. salmon, pike, Baltic herring
Game food . Reindeer, moose, deer
For general information on Finland see:
http://virtual.finland.fi
Helsinki
Arcada is located in the capital city of Finland,
Helsinki. Today 578,126 people live in the capital
which was founded in 1550. Today is marked by an
ongoing immigration from rural areas.
Together with neighbouring cities Espoo and
Vantaa, Helsinki makes up the metropolitan area
which covers a vast geographical area.
To learn more about the history, geographics,
culture and places to see, please go to the
suggested reading at the end of this guide or visit
the Tourist Information Center located in the city
center on Pohjoisesplanadi 19, www.visithelsinki.fi
What should be noted is that a typical dish refers
to specialities that are generally not eaten on a
daily basis. They are sometimes only eaten during
holidays, for example Mämmi at Easter. Traditional
home made food, kotiruoka refers to staple dishes
which can also be bought in a restaurant.
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Studying at Arcada
General Information on
Arcada
Keys and Computer
Password Info
Arcada has 18 undergraduate degree programmes,
15 taught in Swedish and 3 in English. There are
also 3 Master’s level degree programmes taught in
Swedish. About 2700 students study for a degree
at Arcada. Arcada in its current form came into
being in 1996, before that education was carried
out at three separate institutions. The former
English name of Arcada was polytechnic but in the
beginning of 2007 we started to use the translation
Arcada University of Applied Sciences.
In order to have access to the Arcada building and
classrooms, as well as the computers network and
equipment you will need to have a login for the
Arcada network as well as a key.
The Academic Year
The academic year at Arcada University of Applied
Sciences begins on the 1st of August 2010 and ends
on the 31 July 2011. The academic year is divided
into four periods which are paired into a an autumn
and spring term.
Registering for the
Academic Year
All students need to register for the entire academic
year. It is compulsory to register as present or
absent each academic year; otherwise you will lose
your right to study.
As a new degree student, you registered for the
academic year 2010-2011 at the same time that you
accepted your study place. Next year however, you
need to register for the academic year 2011-2012 in
the way announced in mid April.
Degree students:
During the first days you may obtain keys against
a deposit (electronic key 15 €, locker key: small
5 €/big 10 €) and user accounts against valid
identification (passport/driver’s license) at the Big
Square.
Exchange students:
Electronic keys and computer passwords for Arcada
will be handed out upon arrival. Remember to bring
15 € for the deposit. Please contact the IT-centre for
other computer related matters.
Orientation Days
The first days of the autumn term are designed
to give all new students an easy and relaxed start
of studies. Information about the time, dates,
and places will be sent when you have accepted
your study place. During the orientation days you
will receive information that is necessary for your
studies as well as meet you fellow students in your
degree programme. Be prepared that the first
days will be busy with lots of new information to
remember.
Exchange student! Please note that you do not need
to register. Your registration will be taken care of by
the international co-ordinator.
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Arcada Campus
Since autumn 2004 the Arcada campus is situated
at the Arabianranta close to the city centre. The
Arcada building itself is modern and innovative in
its design.
The student apartments at Majstranden form a
modern complex around Arcada and Practicum
vocational institute.
Also on campus is the student union’s building, the
Cor-house which is a natural meeting centre for
students. At the Cor-house you can have a cup of
coffee or a beer, buy copying cards or just meet
your friends. Nearby is also a local shopping centre,
where you can find supermarkets, restaurants,
speciality shops as well as hair dressers and even a
gym. It is thus actually possible to live and study on
campus!
To get to and from the Arcada campus, trams
number 6 and 8 take you between the Arabiaranta
and the city centre in about 20 minutes. There are
also several different bus routes to take you where
you want to go.
Nr 68 Viik- Railway station, Nr 506 Vik-BöleHagalund, Nr 71 Viik- Railway station, and Nr 74
Hagnäs- Parkstad.
For more info on bus lines, go to the following
Arcada web site: www.arcada.fi/en/contact-info
Social Integration
Arcada has put high priority of the integration of
its students. Ms. Milena Moressi has been the
coordinator of the recently started integration
project, which has already created lots of events
to aid the social integration at Arcada. A big
emphasis is put on sports, as it is an easy way to
make friends, have fun and at the same time take
of the physical health. For example since spring
2009 Arcada have a international soccer team
and a Capoeira group. More sports clubs have also
been active during the year. There have also been
other types of events such as an arts class for the
more artistic soul, movie nights showing culturally
diverse films and students’ games nights together
with other universities.
The following buses operate from the bus stop
closest to Arcada :
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Arabia shopping centre
COR-house
Every year since 2007 Arcada’s international
students show off their culture on the My Culture
Day displaying a wide variety of food, music, dance,
clothes and other interesting exhibitions. The
Culture Cor-ner, taking place at the Cor-house every
second week, are usually events with a theme, such
as Easter traditions(painting eggs) or language swap
(learn a new language and teach someone your
language).
Student Benefits
In polytechnics/universities of applied sciences,
student union membership is optional. The
members of student unions are entitled to
a number of services, and the student union
represents its members in administrative and
political forums in order to improve the academic
and social conditions for the students. Benefits
for student union members vary depending on the
institution, and the most up-to-date information
can be found on the student union’s web pages.
Student Union ASK
The student union of Arcada is called ASK and
it composes of all students at Arcada who have
become members of the union. ASK looks after
the interest of all students at Arcada. It has local
representatives at different bodies within Arcada
and it also influences on a national level being a
member of SAMOK, ry, the umbrella organization
for all student unions at Finnish Universities of
Applied Sciences.
ASK has about one thousand members and when
you join, you are entitled to several benefits.
The student union does not only concentrate on
administrative issues from a student’s perspective
but also arranges sports activities, trips and student
parties.
Please find more information on the student union
and membership benefits on http://www.asken.fi
Tutor
programme. S/he is there to help you in all matters
regarding your studies as well as daily life in Finland.
The tutor will also help exchange students with pick
up from the airport.
Student Meals
State subsidiesed low-price student meals are
served in the cafeteria/restaurant at Arcada. In
order to get the student discount, you need to
show your student card. If you have not gotten
one you can pick up a substitute card from the
student affairs office (exchange students from the
international office) which is to be shown each time
you purchase something. Amica at Arcada usually
serves three different dishes each day of which one
is a vegetarian. One portion includes the main dish
with either pasta/rice or potato, salad, bread and
one glass of either water/milk or juice.
Electronic Services at
Arcada
There are many electronic services in use at Arcada
which functions for study administrative purposes,
both for students and staff. The most extensive of
them all, when it comes to information on studies
all is the study guide ->
http://studieguide.arcada.fi/en
This e-service is open to anyone as you do not need
a password to login. Here you can find information
on for example, your courses, the menu at the
restaurant, and student health care services, to
name only a few.
Other electronic services at Arcada include
MyArcada, which is the current news forum; Asta
through which you register for your courses; and
ARBS which features your study schedule. All
these e-services will be available once you have
obtained your user name. Do not be alarmed at the
vast amount of systems to learn. Should you have
questions you can always turn to your tutor and of
All students should be assigned a tutor who is
an older student studying in the same degree
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course members of staff.
Other Services at Arcada
Arcada has an extensive student service network
with the following key people at your assistance:
The programme director is responsible for
the planning and development of the degree
programme and feed-back from students are
important. You find your programme director in one
of the teacher blocks on the 4th floor
The tutoring teacher holds progress sessions with
students every year. All degree programmes have
a tutoring teacher with whom you discuss your
studies every year. You find your tutoring teacher in
one of the teacher blocks at the 4th floor.
Lecturers, Senior lecturers and teachers help you
with questions about courses and work practice. It
is always a teacher at Arcada who supervises your
thesis work.
The Study Counsellors assist you with general
questions about your studies such as study
motivation, time planning and study technics. The
Study Counsellors sit in C3.
The Study Secretary in the student affairs office
assists you with questions regarding registration
and your study right, certified transcripts of records
and certificates of study . You also find help with
student financial aid and application for degree
certificate. The Student affairs Office is in C1.
information retrieval. Individual consultation is
possible by making an appointment with a librarian.
The Library is situated in C2.
The Career Services provides you with advice and
guidance in matters related to job search but also
coordinate the alumni (graduate) activities. The
Career Services also administer applications for
practical training grant for unpaid work abroad and
in Finland. The Career Services is in E3.
IT-helpdesk is in E3. Here you find help in issues
regarding user accounts or technical computer
problems.
The School nurses are employed by the city of
Helsinki and has professional secrecy. You can
contact them if you want to talk about your health,
vaccinations, blood pressure or for a health check
up. You find the School nurses in E4.
The Student Union ASK is operating at Arcada and
is working to get the students voice heard. Their
office is in the Cor house
Fastighets Ab Arcada Nova manages the
apartments on the Arcada campus. Here you find
help with your application or other questions
related to the apartments at the campus. The office
The International Coordinators assists those
who are interested in studies abroad. You find the
International Coordinators in the Student affairs
Office in C1.
Social integration guidance. In C1 international
degree students at Arcada can get help with their
integration, start up of studies and other matters
related to life in Finland.
The Library staff helps you with library loans and
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Web resources
Finland and Helsinki
Center of International Mobility, CIMO
www.cimo.fi
General information on Finland
http://virtual.finland.fi
Helsinki City www.hel.fi/english
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland
http://formin.finland.fi/english
Finnish Migration Service www.migri.fi
Registrar’s offices www.maistraatti.fi
Ministry of Labour www.mol.fi/migration
Arcada
Arcada www.arcada.fi
Arcada Student Union www.asken.fi
Kanto - for international students www.kanto.fi
ESN- Erasmus Student network www.esn.org
Public Transport
Public Transport in Helsinki www.hkl.fi
Your Guide to Public Transport www.ytv.fi
Journey Planner:
http://www.reittiopas.fi/en/
Accommodation
Hoas www.hoas.fi
Majstranden www.majstranden.fi
Etuovi - long-term accommodation
www.etuovi.com
Oikotie long-term accommodation www.oikotie.fi
Happenings and Culture
Caisa - International cultural centre
http://www.caisa.fi
Verandan www.verandan.fi
Luckan www.luckan.fi
Jolly Dragon www.jollydragon.net
Travelling
Finnish Aviation www.finavia.fi
Finnair www.finnair.com
Blue1 www.Blue1.com
Ryan Air www.ryanair.com
Silja Line/Tallink www.tallinksilja.com
Viking Line www.vikingline.fi
Eckerö Line www.eckeroline.fi
Linda Line www.lindaline.fi
VR - Finnish Railways www.vr.fi
Matkahuolto - Buses www.matkahuolto.fi
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A Basic Phrasebook
Below is a short list of useful terminology in English, Finnish and Swedish for everyday life
English Finnish Swedish
Good morning Good evening Good night
How much is this? I would like to pay I don’t speak Finnish/ - Swedish I’m lost Do you speak English? Thank you Excuse me To the right To the left Hyvää huomenta Hyvää iltaa Hyvää yötä Paljonko tämä maksaa? Haluaisin maksaa En puhu suomea/
- ruotsia Olen eksynyt Puhutko englantia?
Kiitos Anteeksi Oikealla Vasemmalla God Morgon
God kväll
Godnatt
Hur mycket kostar det?
Jag vill betala
Jag talar inte finska/
- svenska
Jag har tappat bort mig
Talar du engelska?
Tack
Ursäkta
Till höger
Till vänster
Apple Banana Beer Beef Biscuit
Cheese Chicken Chocolate Cucumber Dark bread
Filter coffee Fish finger Margarine
Minced meat
Mushroom Onion Orange juice Pork Potato Omena Banaani Olut Naudan liha (Härkä) Keksi Juusto Kana Suklaa Kurkku Tumma leipä Kahvi Kalapuikko
Margariini Jauheliha
Sieni Sipuli Appelsiinimehu Sika Peruna
Äppel
Banan
Öl
Nötkött
Kex
Ost
Höna
Choklad
Gurka
Mörkt bröd
Kaffe
Fiskpinne
Margarin
Malet kött
Svamp
Lök
Apelsin juice
Gris
Potatis
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