Practical information

At Haaga-Helia Summer School 2019, you can study one module (3 ECTS) per each Session. One ECTS credit represents 27 hours of work.
If you are interested in ECTS credit system, more information can be found from European Commission website.

Please note that attendance is required on all the contact lessons, to quarantee a full learning experience.

After you have completed your studies at Summer School, and our lecturers have graded your courses, you will receive a Transcript of Records listing the names of the courses and achieved grades.

Entry requirements

Applicant needs to be eligible for Bachelor's level studies, student in a higher education institution, or have had previous studies from a higher education institution.

Haaga-Helia grading scale

You can reach Helsinki by booking a flight to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), which is located in Vantaa, right next to Helsinki. You can also arrive here by train, ship, or a car, depending where you are from!

Haaga-Helia will organise pick-up and drop-off service for the students of Summer School 2019. Accepted students will receive more information closer to the beginning of Summer School studies.

Session one pick-up 21 July 2019
Session two pick-up 4 August 2019

Upon arrival, you will receive a HSL card that can be used for public transportation in Helsinki travel area during Summer School studies.

The Summer School 2019 price includes accommodation in a furnished single flat, including bed linen and a towel and;

• 90cm or 100cm single bed
• Private bathroom with shower
• Kitchenette
  • Fridge
  • Hot plates
  • Microwave
  • Basic dishes and utensils for simple cooking
• Wifi

Accommodation will be available from the day (Sunday) before the Session(s) start.

Accommodation is available for Session one students 21 July - 4 August 2019 and for Session two students 4 -18 August 2019. Students taking part in both Sessions have accommodation from 21 July - 18 August.

Besides studying, there will be a plenty of  time for social activities, trips and get-togethers. Here are some examples of what could be organised during your Summer School studies during summer 2019!

Welcome and farewell events in the beginning and end of your stay at Haaga-Helia Summer School 2019 - get ready to get to know other international Summer School students, and celebrate the new friendships made before you depart!

Taking part in Helsinki sightseeing tours is a good way of getting to know the city you are living in. You will also get to visit UNESCO World Heritage site Suomenlinna!

By visiting Nuuksio National Park with us, you will get to experience the Finnish nature - experience the fresh air, tranquility and get away from the hectic city life, but be still next door.

On top of these activities, your student buddies will take you around and let you get to know Helsinki from students' perspective!

Excursion to Tallinn will be organised during the first week of each Session and it will be a one-night journey to explore the beautiful city of Tallinn in Estonia.
The price includes ferry tickets, social programme, sightseeing, and accommodation in a hotel. There will also be free-time to explore the city on your own! 
Please note that the excursion is not included in the Summer School 2019 prices, but is priced separately.
You can visit VisitTallinn official city guide, for information about Tallinn.

Pasila campus is one of the five Haaga-Helia campuses and it is situated right next to Pasila Railway Station. The campus has good public transportation connections by train, tram and bus. During summer, it is easy to move around Helsinki by using City bikes - there is a bike station right accross the street!

The campus has approximately 5,000 students. In total Haaga-Helia has 10 450 students.

Accessibility and support for learning

Students with reduced mobility are taken into consideration at Pasila campus. Taxis can stop in front of the main entrance of the campus, and there is a wheelchair ramp to the entrance. All floors on the campus are accessible by lift and equipped with automatic doors on each side of the main lift shaft.

Lunch during school days

Lunch is included for the students of Summer School 2019, and will be offered at campus on each school day. Students with special diets, should inform the organisers well in advance.
A typical Finnish school meal is served in the form of a buffet, and includes:

• Lettuce, fresh vegetables
• Potatoes, rice, or pasta
• Fish or meat, vegetarian option
• Milk, water, juice

Who are your buddies?

Your buddies will be Haaga-Helia students, who will introduce you to Helsinki and student life in Finland. They will be helping you during your stay at Haaga-Helia, starting from meeting you at the airport on arrival!

You can go and check what travel documents are accepted in Finland, or if you need to have a visa, at the page of Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland.

If you will be needing a visa to enter Finland, remember to apply for it at your home country before leaving to Finland! You will receive an acceptance letter for Haaga-Helia Summer School 2019, after we have accepted your application and you have paid the fees for participation.