Ucpori Student Guide for Exchange

WELCOME TO STUDY IN UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM OF PORI!

Congratulations on your nomination for exchange period in University Consortium of Pori (UCPori). We're delighted to have you as a part of our unique multidisciplinary science and art community. This brochure includes valuable information about studying and living in Pori and making the most of your time here.

University Consortium of Pori is a multidisciplinary community of four universities, conducting scientific research and education. Pori Interdisciplinary Exchange Program in Technology, Business and Culture offers a concise and versatile curriculum with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary dialogue. The receiving universities are Tampere University of Technology, Pori Department and University of Turku, Turku School of Economics, Pori Unit. Other Universities in UCPori are University of Tampere and Aalto University.

The University Consortium operates in a unique studying environment in a renovated textile mill (Pori Cotton Factory) in the center of Pori, on the north bank of the river Kokemäenjoki. The factory was built during 1898-1900 and burnt partly to ground in 1981. The building was renovated for university purposes in 1999.

Finland and Pori are excellent destinations for exchange students. Finland has a particular charm that lies in the combination of world-class education, research, technology, design and beautiful, unspoiled nature. Finland is known as a comfortable and safe living environment, as confirmed by quality-of-life studies, and has been ranked among the world’s top countries for higher education.

Located on the west coast of Finland, Pori is home to 83,000 people. The total student population at the University Consortium of Pori and the universities of applied sciences in the region is around 10,000. Local industries offer students exciting employment opportunities, for example, in the fields of maritime technology, energy, mechanical engineering and game technology. Pori is a vibrant city full of festivals and alternative culture where events and activities liven up the atmosphere all year long. Pori offers a diverse variety of land and water sports.

Your exchange study period at UCPori will start with an orientation days in late August or in the beginning of January. Please note that orientation is compulsory for all new international students. During the orientation you will, for example, register as a student, get information on how to sign up for courses and meet your fellow students.

Welcome!

CONTENTS

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WELCOME TO STUDY IN UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM OF PORI! ...... 2

UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM OF PORI ...... 5

THE UNIVERSITIES IN UCPORI ...... 6 Tampere University of Technology, Pori Unit ...... 6 University of Turku, Turku School of Economics, Pori Unit ...... 6 University of Tampere, Pori Unit ...... 6 University of Turku, Degree Programme in Cultural Production and Landscape Studies ...... 7 Aalto University, Pori Urban Platform of Aalto University PUPA ...... 7

INTERNATIONAL OFFICES ...... 8

SERVICE CENTER – INFORMATION DESK ...... 8

UCPORI WLAN - WIRELESS NETWORK ...... 9

UCPORI LIBRARY ...... 10

STUDENT ASSOCIATION POINTER AND STUDENT SERVICES ...... 10

SUBJECT-SPECIFIC STUDENT SOCIETIES ...... 14

ACCOMMODATION ...... 16 Finnish Identity Code & Address Notification ...... 17

STUDENT WELL-BEING ...... 17

STUDENT LIFE IN PORI ...... 19 Restaurant with student benefits ...... 19 Student house Saikku ...... 19 Exchange students in Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) ...... 21 Pori Regional Tourist Agency Visit Pori Oy ...... 21 FRANK Website ...... 21 Slice.fi student benefits in Satakunta area ...... 21 Transportation ...... 21

CHECKLIST ...... 22

MAPS OF UCPORI PREMISES ...... 23

UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM OF PORI

Pohjoisranta 11 A 28101 Pori www.ucpori.fi/en

You can find the main entrance on the corner of Pohjoisranta and Siltapuistokatu

The University Consortium of Pori (UCPori, in Finnish Porin yliopistokeskus) is a science and art community that consists of 2 000 students, a staff of 170 experts and four universities.

There are four universities that operate in the university consortium:  Aalto University, Pori Urban Platform of Aalto University, PUPA  Tampere University of Technology  University of Tampere  University of Turku  Turku School of Economics  Cultural Production and Landscape Studies  Centre for Maritime Studies  Faculty of Medicine, Teaching Health Center

There are four degree programs that lead to an academic degree in Pori:

 Master of Science (MSc)  Master of Social Science (MSSc)  Bachelor and Master of Business Administration (BBA, MBA)  Bachelor and Master of Arts in Humanities (BA, MA)

Postgraduate studies are provided to doctorate level.

Multidisciplinary research is done in five fields:  Digital society  Energy and environment  Gamification  Knowledge-intensive organizations in networks  Social cohesion

Did you know? University consortia are network organizations, where the academic activities in a certain area have been gathered under one roof. Besides Pori there are five university consortia: in Kajaani, Kokkola, Lahti, Mikkeli and Seinäjoki. The university consortia are a part of the Finnish university institution and the higher education system. The units in the university consortia follow the rules and regulations of their parent universities.

THE UNIVERSITIES IN UCPORI

Tampere University of Technology, Pori Unit

The Pori Unit of Tampere University of Technology offers education leading to Master´s Degree in Management and Information Technology. Also post‐graduate studies leading to the degrees of Doctor of Science in Technology and Doctor of Philosophy can be completed. The major subjects are Industrial Engineering and Management and Software Engineering. As minor subjects degree students can choose Software Business, Data Analytics in Management and Information System Technologies.

[email protected] http://www.tut.fi/en/about-tut/departments/pori/

University of Turku, Turku School of Economics, Pori Unit

The Pori Unit of Turku School of Economics offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Economics and Business Administration. Post-graduate studies can also be completed. The major subjects are Accounting and Finance, Marketing and Management and Organization. As minor subjects you can choose any of the major subjects or Business Law, Doing business in a Global and Multicultural Environment or Foresight and Sustainable Development. The key focus areas include Business Competence and Entrepreneurship. The main areas of expertise and research are Business Competence of Knowledge Intensive Organizations, Management Control, Organizational Networks and Regional Development. [email protected] http://www.utu.fi/en/units/tse/units/pori/

University of Tampere, Pori Unit

The Pori Unit of the University of Tampere is part of the School of Social Sciences and Humanities in the University of Tampere. The department focuses on research and education on working life and human services, and offers studies leading to Bachelor’, Master’s and Doctor’s degrees in social sciences. In addition, the Master’s Degree Programme in Organizing Human Services and the Master’s Degree Programme in Working life and Wellbeing are offered at the Pori Unit. [email protected] www.uta.fi/yky/en/studies/disciplines/Pori.html

University of Turku, Degree Programme in Cultural Production and Landscape Studies

The Faculty of Humanities of the University of Turku administers the Degree Programme in Cultural Production and Landscape Studies that offers undergraduate and postgraduate education in the cultural field. Students specialize in Digital Culture, Cultural Heritage Studies or Landscape Studies. Courses in Cultural Tourism Studies, Cultural Production, and Museum Studies are also available.

[email protected] http://www.utu.fi/en/units/hum/units/cultural-production-and-landscape-studies/

Aalto University, Pori Urban Platform of Aalto University PUPA

The presence of Aalto University at UCPori consist of a flexible platform through which different units and programs of the whole Aalto University can carry out multidisciplinary research or study projects, or other events, in Pori or Satakunta also in collaboration with local actors. http://taide.aalto.fi/en/pori/

INTERNATIONAL OFFICES

Preferably use e-mail: [email protected]

Your inquiries will be handled by:

Tampere University of Technology, Pori Department International Office (room 243, 2nd floor), Mr Kimmo Ahonen (PhD, Departmental Erasmus Coordinator) [email protected], Tel. 040 8262 735

Turku School of Economics, Pori Unit Ms Anu Lähteenmäki-Uutela (PhD, University Lecturer) Room: 243, Tel. 040 826 2735 [email protected] http://www.ucpori.fi/exchange

SERVICE CENTER – INFORMATION DESK If you have any inquiries concerning exchange studies at UCPori,

Pohjoisranta 11 A (P.O. Box 181),please 28100 contact Pori the, International Office!

Tel. +358 (0) 44 790 0079, [email protected], http://www.ucpori.fi/en/service-center

Opening hours during semesters: mon-thu 8-18 and Fridays 8-16

The Service Center / Information desk of the University Consortium of Pori is located in the main lobby on the ground floor. The Service Center provides services concerning the facilities in the University Consortium of Pori. Student services include handing the electronic key cards to students and student ITC services at the University of Turku.

Parking in the Pori Cotton area

Parking is allowed for 2‐3 hours (with a parking disk!) on Pohjoisranta and in the Pori Cotton Factory parking area. Inside the parking garage of Puuvilla shopping center parking is allowed for 4 hours. However parking is not allowed on reserved (”varattu”) spaces without a written permit. Long‐term parking is available for a fee and requires a special permit. You can contact the student secretary ([email protected]) about the permits. The Pori Cotton Factory parking area is under municipal supervision. Parking against the rules will incur a parking ticket.

Electronic key cards

Full‐time students (including exchange students) of the University Consortium get an electronic key card that gives access to the university consortium premises and certain entrances depending on the university unit you’re studying in. The key is personal.

New students get their key cards from the service center. A deposit of €20 must be paid (cash only, credit/debit cards are not accepted).Please bring your ID with you! The premises of the university consortium are supervised by access control and surveillance cameras.

Access guide

Students must follow the rules in the access guide given with the key card. The online version of the access guide: http://www.ucpori.fi/en/keys-access.

Unauthorized access will cause a security alert. Anyone who causes an alert will be charged a fee! The fees are in the online access guide. If you break the rules, you may lose your access rights and you may be required to return the key card.

Validity and returning the key card

Your key card is valid for one academic year. However, access rights remain if you continue studying. The key card will expire automatically when you finish your studies. When you return your key card to the service desk, the deposit will be refunded.

If you lose the key card

Responsibility for the use of your key card continues until you have informed the key card loss. To replace the key card, you need to buy a new key card, for which you have to pay a new deposit.

UCPORI WLAN - WIRELESS NETWORK

Eduroam wireless network is available at the University Consoritum of Pori. Via the links below you find eduroam instructions for the universities operating at the UCPori. For more information, go to http://www.ucpori.fi/en/wireless.

UCPORI LIBRARY

Pohjoisranta 11 C (P.O. Box 136), 28101 Pori, tel. 040 826 2780 kirjasto‐[email protected], http://www.ucpori.fi/en/library, www.facebook.com/porintiedekirjasto

The Pori Science Library offers collections of technology, economy and social sciences, as well as culture, landscape, art and media. The library is on the ground floor of the Pori University Consortium. Anyone who registers as a library user is entitled to borrow books. Apart from books and magazines, you can also find silent studying space, group work area, computers, printer and scanner from the library. The library is open for students with electronic key cards round the clock.

Databases The digital sources can be accessed via The National Electronic Library Interface NELLI (www.nelliportaali.fi > in English)

Volter (volter.linneanet.fi): The materials for cultural‐, landscape‐, art‐, economy and media studies. Tutcat (tutcat.linneanet.fi): The materials for technology and social sciences.

Other libraries in Pori

 Pori Campus library (SAMK: Technology and Business): Satakunnankatu 23, 28130 Pori, Tel. 044 710 3321, [email protected]  Pori Public Library – Regional Library of Satakunta: P.O. Box 200 (Gallen‐Kallelankatu 12), 28101 Pori, Tel. (02) 621 5800 [email protected], www.pori.fi/kirjasto

STUDENT ASSOCIATION POINTER AND STUDENT SERVICES

Pointer - Student Association of Pori

Pohjoisranta 11 A (P.O. Box 181),

28100 Pori,

tel. 050 462 3277 www.ucpori.fi/en/student-association, [email protected]

Pointer is a student association representing all the students of UCPori. The aim of the association is to advance the position of students in society and provide them with various services. Pointer’s main operations are interest representation (statements, research, committee work), delivering

and receiving information from interest groups, organizing events and providing students with student services (student cards, year tags, sports and copying services, tutoring etc.).

All members have a right to vote in the annual election for the board of the association. The board

is the decision‐making and executive body of the association. Pointer represents all UCPori students regardless of their field of study or university unit. The administrative duties of the association are done by the Student Secretary.

Student union

Membership in the Student Union is compulsory for all students. The Student Union membership fee is not a tuition fee and part of this fee is for the Finnish Student Health Services. The Student Union membership fee for students is 55-60€ for the Autumn (or Spring) semester, and 107-110€ for the whole Academic year. International office will send you details on how to make the payment before your arrival to Pori.

Become a member of Pointer

All students at UCPori who have paid the membership fee of their university's student union and filled the Pointer membership form (available online www.ucpori.fi/Pointermembershipform or at Pointer Student Services) are members of Pointer. The membership is free of charge.

The membership form information will be recorded to the Pointer member register. Pointer does not give out any member information for commercial purposes. With your permission we will give your first name and surname to the Pori Leisure Bureau so that you will be entitled to a 1€ entrance fee to the Pori swimming pools.

Student Services of Pointer (room 122A, main lobby)

Student Services are open on weekdays from 10 to 13 (Fridays 10-12). You can enter the room with your access key from 6 to 24 to use the copy machine. During the opening hours we serve you with:  Copying and scanning cards  Office supplies (lecture papers, memory sticks etc.)  Student cards (also year stickers, Pointer stickers)  Tickets for student events  Student overall badges

Pointer staff

Student Secretary (room 122B), [email protected], tel. 050 462 3277  Administrative duties of the association

Office helper in Student Services (room 122A), [email protected], tel. 044 358 6567  Guidance in questions regarding Student services (copying, student cards etc.)

Follow Pointer www.ucpori.fi/en/student-association www.facebook.com/pointerry www.instagram.com/pointer_ry www.twitter.com/pointerry

Student Tutors

Tutors help and guide the first year students and exchange students with their studies and other practical issues. Tutors introduce the students to the University Consortium campus, staff, and the city of Pori. Tutors and International Office help new students make their course schedules and tell them about exams and lectures. They also introduce students to Pointer and subject‐specific societies and answer the various questions that new students may have.

International student tutor system engages trained Finnish student volunteers to help exchange students with practical matters and guide through student life. All exchange students have received their tutor’s contact information by email.

Student Card and Year Tag http://www.ucpori.fi/en/student-card All students who have paid the student union membership fee are entitled to a student card.

1) Students of Tampere University of Technology / University of Tampere - Student cards are ordered by Pointer’s student secretary - The students are sent a student card application form (also online: www.antenna.ﬁ) with the acceptance letter. - The completed application should be posted to: Pointer ry, PL 181, 28101 Pori - Cards can be picked up from student services (price €7) 2‐3 weeks later.

2) Students of University of Turku / Turku School of Economics

- Students can order their student cards from MyFrank: https://frank.fi/en/student-card/university/ - You'll need a digital photo of yourself to complete the order - It is recommended to pay the fee (15,10€) for the card online during the ordering process with a credit card or from a Finnish e-bank account. If you do not have the possibility to use neither a credit card nor the e-bank, please contact the Pointer´s Student services for further information. - You also need to fill in your Finnish student number given by the University of Turku when ordering your student card - When asked for the student union, choose TYY‐Pori - After ordering and paying for the card, you will get a confirmation e-mail. Cards can be picked up from Pointer’s student services 2‐3 weeks later.

Year Tag

The student card has to have a year tag on it to be valid. Please check that your card has the current year tag on it, when picking it from Pointer Student Services.

Pointer Sticker

UCPori students will also get a Pointer sticker from student services. The sticker entitles students to all benefits meant for members of Pointer (student discounts, free entry to post-event parties, sports services).

Student Card Benefits

The student card with a valid year tag on it provides you many considerable benefits: - subsidized lunches at Sofia and other student restaurants - low-priced long-distance bus and train tickets - discounts in various stores and restaurants around town

For more information about benefits go to: - alennukset.frank.fi/en/discounts/ - slice.fi/

Sports and Exercise Services

Pointer organizes sport and exercise services for the students in UCPori. The sports services are either free of charge or at a reduced student rate. To get the benefits and discounts you need to be a Pointer member and have a Pointer sticker on your student card.

Pointer collaborates with Energy Puls Wellness Center (www.puls.fi). Single visit to the gym or conducted group exercise in Puls costs 2,50€. A 20 visit keycard is 50€ .The keycard is personal and you're not allowed to let anyone else in to the Puls premises with it.

A student card with the Pointer sticker also entitles students to a €1 entrance fee to the swimming pools in the city center and Meri‐Pori (in the summer time the outdoor swimming pool in Isomäki is also included), and the sports center. Swimming pools personnel also check that your name is on the Pointer’s members list.

With a student card with the Pointer sticker you can also get discounts to crossfit center Underground, fitness and yoga classes. Every week there will be a free football and floorball shifts, where every Pointer member is welcome to participate.

For more information and benefits go to http://www.ucpori.fi/en/sports.

SUBJECT-SPECIFIC STUDENT SOCIETIES

There are five subject‐specific student societies at the University Consortium of Pori, one for each University unit. The societies are run by the students who are elected once a year for the board of the society. All the five societies have a collective room in the main hall in room 115.

The societies arrange events and services for their members and co‐operate with the university student unions and Pointer. The societies also have representatives in the executive groups and department councils of their university units. The societies will introduce themselves during the orientation days and tell more about their work and events etc. The societies are always looking for active students to take part in their work, so do not hesitate to contact the boards if you're interested.

University of Turku, Turku School of Economics: Porin Kylterit – PorKy ry Subject-specific society for the students studying business administration in Pori. PorKy is the largest and the most active student society in UCPori and is organizing events every week, in which all the exchange students are

welcome to join. For more information go to www.porinkylterit.fi (only in Finnish) or contact the board by email at [email protected].

Tampere University of Technology: Porin teekkarit ‐ PoTka Subject-specific society for the students studying technological sciences in Pori. For more information go to www.porinteekkarit.com (only in Finnish) or contact the board by email at [email protected].

The other societies (where there aren’t any exchange students at the moment) are Kulma (students in Cultural Production and Landscape Studies, kulmary.wordpress.com) and Utopia (students in social sciences, ainejarjestoutopia.blogspot.fi).

ACCOMMODATION

Exchange students will receive instructions on how to apply for an apartment from the International Office.

Student Accommodation

Finding a place to stay for your exchange period in Pori will require independent effort from you. University Consortium of Pori cannot guarantee housing for the exchange students. However, International Office has negotiated with YH-asunnot, the local housing company, in order to provide reasonably priced housing options for you. Please inform the International Office if you wish to apply for an apartment through YH-asunnot. The International Office will forward you detailed information of how to apply.

For preliminary information about YH-asunnot housing options for exchange students visit http://www.porinyhasunnot.fi/en/Student_apartments . Please do not fill the housing application form before discussing with the International Office.

Porin YH‐Asunnot Oy Annankatu 8 28100 Pori tel. (02) 621 2400 Open: Mon‐Wed 10‐16, Thu 10‐17, Fri 10‐15 http://www.porinyhasunnot.fi/en/Student_apartments

Private Rental Housing

You can also find apartment from the private market, which is quite common for students in Pori. You can use a search engine to look for apartments in the private market:

- www.vuokraovi.com/?locale=en - www.vuokralukaali.fi - www.vuokrapori.fi - www.vuokraovi.fi - www.asunnot.oikotie.fi - Look also from facebook: ”Vuokra-asunnot Pori”

Finnish Identity Code & Address Notification

Every exchange student studying more than 3 months in Finland must obtain a Finnish personal identity code. Having this number is essential for the student in order to be issued the Transcript of Records and other important Erasmus+ documents. You have to visit the local Register Office (“Maistraatti”, address: Pohjoisranta 11 E) during the first three months of your stay. You will receive more information about this during the orientation days.

Furthermore, you must do the change of address notification in order to deliver mail to your apartment. You can do in the local register office when obtaining your Finnish Personal Identity Code. Alternatively, it can be made Online: www.posti.fi/changeaddress or by telephone: tel. 0295 535 535 (local call charge/mobile charge). If your address changes during your exchange period, remember to notify the International Office. When moving in/out of the country you need to fill a printed Change of Address Notification form.

STUDENT WELL-BEING

Health Services (FSHS) http://www.ucpori.fi/en/health, http://www.yths.fi/en

All the students who have paid the Student Union membership fee of their university are entitled to basic healthcare provided by the Finnish Student Health Service FSHS. Pori FSHS Services are primarily intended for students at the University Consortium of Pori.

The FSHS nurse in Pori takes care of vaccinations and writes referrals to doctors, dentists, mental health services etc. Should you have any questions, please contact the nurse!

If you come from a country outside the EU/EEA, you need to obtain appropriate health insurance when you apply for a residence permit to Finland. Please make sure that your health insurance covers the entire duration of your stay. More information about the required health insurance is available on the Finnish Immigration Service website: http://www.migri.fi/frontpage.

Nurse reception hours:  by appointment Mon‐Thu 8–16, Fri 8-14.15  without appointment Mon and Wed 10–11  telephone consultation Mon‐Thurs 10–11

Pohjois‐Pori Healthcare Center Siltapuistonkatu 12 (Pori Cotton courtyard), second floor, room 35 Nurse Eija Tarri tel. (02) 621 3943

NOTICE! Remember to take your student card with you when using healthcare services!

FSHS does not cover visits to the A&E clinic or central hospital, or doctor appointments during weekends, evenings, and student holidays. A&E in Case of Emergencies (24h/day) is in Satakunnan keskussairaala (Satakunta Central Hospital) at Sairaalantie 3, Pori. EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER IS 112.

STUDENT LIFE IN PORI

Joint events for students and staff of UCPori

 September: Tiedeareena (Science Arena)  December: Christmas Matinée  April: Spring Matinée

Student events:

Pointer events: http://www.ucpori.fi/pointer-tapahtumat Porin Kylterit events: http://porinkylterit.fi/ SAMMAKKO events: http://www.sammakko.fi/

Restaurant with student benefits

Ravintola Sofia (Fazer Food Services Oy) is a student cafeteria/restaurant in UCPori premises where you can get a student discount for your lunch. Students have five different lunch options to choose from (prices 2,60€ / 4,95€) during the lunch time from 10.30 to 14. There is also affordable fast food menu available mon-fri 14-16.45. If none of the five options is suitable for you because of food allergies or other reasons, the restaurant staff will help you.

Student house Saikku

Pori’s student house Saikku is a living room for all academic students. The student house is located in the centre of Pori, near to the town square, in Antinkatu 7. Saikku organizes parties regularly, for example international parties.

Student house is managed by the Pori student house association, which was founded by Pointer and Satakunta university of applied sciences’ students’ union SAMMAKKO.

Members of Pointer can reserve Saikku facilities for 50€ price for parties, sauna evenings, and events which are directed to students. More information: [email protected]

Becoming a reporter

Are you a good writer and interested in becoming a member of the UCPoriNews editorial board? You’ll get paid for published articles. Contact: verkkolehti@ucpori!

Student magazine Pointti is also looking for reporters. To Pointti you can write about almost anything that you are interested in. There has been articles about travelling, columns, interviews, reviews and so on. Contact: [email protected] - https://porinylioppilaslehti.com/

Exchange students in Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK)

There are more than hundred exchange students studying in SAMK every year. The international tutors in SAMK have arranged a lot of activities for their exchange students and most of them are open for UCPori exchange students as well. Your tutor will tell you more about these events during orientation days. You can find useful information about leisure time and other activities from the SAMK Exchange pages in www.samk.fi/international.

Pori Regional Tourist Agency Visit Pori Oy

http://www.maisa.fi/en Pori Regional Tourist Agency, Visit Pori Oy, helps you find services, events and interesting places in Pori. The agency guides you to find versatile experiences in Pori region.

FRANK Website www.frank.fi/en is a national webpage, where you can find all the student benefits and discounts in Finland. If you're looking for example a hairstylist or a new mobile phone, you can find the student discounts from here.

Slice.fi student benefits in Satakunta area http://www.slice.fi/ is a webpage, where you can find all the student benefits in Pori.

Transportation

Buses Matkahuolto, Satakunnan Liikenne, Onnibus, and Poriexpress provide you with long distance bus services. Onnibus and Poriexpress prices start from 1€ depending on where you're going and how much before the trip you're buying the ticket. From Matkahuolto and Satakunnan Liikenne you get a discount from the ticket (with a valid student card), but the prices are usually a bit more expensive.

If you're traveling in Pori or nearby towns, you can use Porin linjat. A single ticket varies from 3,30€ to 5,50€. Porin Linjat Oy has also a mobile application, through which you can order bus tickets.

Train station

With a student card there is discount on journeys of 80km or longer (one way). To get the discount you’ll need to have a valid year tag on your student card. The train station is located in Asema-aukio 3, 28130 Pori. www.vr.fi/en

Pori Airport Pori also has a small airport just outside the city center (Lentoasemantie 1, 28130 Pori). www.finavia.fi/en

CHECKLIST

As reminder, here is a checklist of the things which you should take care of before arriving:

 You will receive by email an Information package of UCPori which will include a Letter of Acceptance/Welcome Letter and Information on studying at UCPori, directions of applying a student card, Learning Agreement (if requested), Guide for Exchange Students (you are reading it now!).  Information about your student tutor will be sent to you by email. Your tutor will give more information about arriving to Pori and guide you with practical matters. Please be in touch with your tutor and inform her/him and the International Office (international ucpori.fi) on your arrival details.  If you are a non-EU/EEA citizen, you most likely will need to apply for a Residence Permit before arrival to Finland. EU/EEA citizens may apply for student residency at the local police station within 3 months after arriving to Finland.  Remember to apply for housing!  Remember to book your travel tickets and please arrive in time for the Orientation week which is organized at the beginning of each semester (end of August, beginning of January). Please note that the Orientation week is mandatory.  Non-EU/EEA citizens are required to have health insurance before arrival. It is advisable to purchase a travel insurance as well.  EU/EEA citizens, check your insurance with your own insurance company. It is strongly recommended to take out insurance (including baggage, travel and legal insurance) even if you come within the local health insurance provisions  Please remember to regularly check your emails also during summer in case of additional information and instructions concerning your exchange

Welcome to Finland, to Pori and to UCPori!

MAPS OF UCPORI PREMISES

(Note: TUT International office has moved from room 237 to the room 243, 2nd floor)

University Consortium of Pori | Pohjoisranta 11 A, 28100 Pori | www.ucpori.fi