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- Study Services
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- Special needs support in Haaga-Helia
- Instructions for Mathematics Placement Test (International business, Hospitality and Tourism, Open UAS)
- Recognition of Learning
For a new UAS degree student
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This website helps you get started with some of the most important things to ensure a smooth start to your studies. Here you will find information about the orientation days, and tips for having your prior studies and learning recognised.
We also give you a comprehensive overview of the guidance and well-being services we offer to our students. You will find out about the key IT systems you will use in your studies, the opportunities the student community offers, and also tips for daily life regarding housing and public transport.
This website will serve you both before you start your studies and for some time after beginning your studies at Haaga-Helia.
Attend the orientation days
You will participate in the orientation days a week before courses start. At the beginning of your studies, it’s important to gain a clear overall picture of what lies ahead — and where to start. On this page, you can explore the content of your degree programme’s orientation days as well as the practical steps for starting your studies.
Progress faster – make sure to recognise your prior learning
Recognising your prior learning helps you make use of earlier education, work experience, and other skills as part of your degree. This allows you to progress in your degree studies faster. It is important to have your previous learning recognized right at the beginning of your studies, and plan for demonstrations and apply for transfer crediting for previous, applicable higher education studies during the orientation days. Read this page and take certificates of your prior higher education studies with you to the orientation.
Get to know your guidance and wellbeing services
Student wellbeing and a smooth study path are supported by a wide range of services available throughout your studies. On this page, you’ll find information about guidance and counselling options, wellbeing services, and resources that support your daily student life. If you are travelling to Finland from EU or EEA countries, you must present the EHIC (European Health Insurance Card). If you do not have one, remember to apply for it already before you leave.
Get to know the IT systems
Studying at a university relies on a variety of digital systems that make daily life easier, support your learning, and keep you up to date. On this page, you’ll get to know the key systems used in your studies — what they are, how they’re used, and how to get started with them. You can activate your student ID and password to Haaga-Helia systems about 14 days before your study right starts.
Step into the student community!
Join us in building a community where everyone can feel welcome, safe, and valued. This is your place — step in with confidence. You can also find several student stories here.
Housing, study grants, and everyday practicalities
A student’s everyday life is built on many practical matters — housing, financial support, and getting around. On this page, you’ll find key services and tips that help you manage daily life and stay focused on your studies.
Services for International Students
As an international student, you’re an important part of our diverse and vibrant community in Haaga-Helia. This section brings together some essential services, guidance, and practical support designed to help you settle in, navigate your studies, and feel at home—both on campus and in Finland.