Exchange studies at Haaga-Helia

Haaga-Helia hosts almost 400 exchange students each year. Want to be part of our international student community?  Apply for exchange studies at Haaga-Helia!

Studying with us

Haaga-Helia offers exchange students services in English, including arrival service, extensive orientation programme, accommodation in student dormitories, Finnish language & culture studies, personal study counseling and student tutors. During their free time, students have plenty of trips, activities and events to choose from.

A sustainable exchange in Finland 

Haaga-Helia encourages all students and staff to consider sustainability in their everyday life. This includes your exchange and to help you out, we have together with two other universities of applied sciences, Metropolia and Laurea, developed our guide to a green exchange in Finland. In the guide, you can read more about everyday sustainability tips that are easy for anyone to follow and will also save you some money.

A guide to a green exchange in Finland (pdf)

Practical information

Exchange students are supported by Haaga-Helia's International services throughout their exchange period. After you have been accepted as an exchange student to Haaga-Helia, there are few things you should remember to take care of before your studies begin.

Information about COVID-19

Read carefully Haaga-Helia's COVID-19 policies from our website.

Concerning traveling to Finland, please read the latest instructions from the websites Raja.fi and Finnish institute for health and welfare.

Haaga-Helia has five campuses

Students have excellent facilities in their use such as modern library and information services, study and computer areas. Our campuses also offer affordable student cafes and restaurants and sports facilities. All students are entitled to discounts on travel, restaurant and other services with a student card.