Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences warmly welcomes lecturers from its partner institutions to exchange knowledge, experiences and ideas as well as to create inspiring networks.
Programme of the week
The programme starts on Monday with an International Staff Day, providing a possibility for “speedy benchmarking” in workshops. The degree programme (DP) specific lectures and workshops will be offered for the students from Tuesday to Friday.
Visiting lecturers are welcome to suggest topics and host workshops for the staff and/or for the students.
Mon 14 March Arrival to Helsinki in the morning, registration, welcome lunch, lectures and workshops in the afternoon, get-together.
Tue 15 March DP specific lectures and workshops, city walking tour.
Wed 16 March DP specific lectures and workshops, visits to partner organisation.
Thu 17 March DP specific lectures and workshops, international week dinner.
Fri 18 March Feedback and feedforward, departure date.
Online registration open from 15 October to 31 January 2016
Fees and costs
There is no participation fee for the International Week. However the participants are responsible for all costs (including travel, accommodation and living).
Degree Programme contact persons
If you have specific questions related to the teaching of the International Week, you may contact the faculty staff involved in the organization of the week. The website of each degree programme can be found through the link.
Contact teachers (e-mail addresses: firstname.lastname@metropolia.fi):
- Cultural Management: Pia Strandman
- Music: Lea Vartiainen
- Fashion and Clothing: Irmeli Osara
- Occupational Therapy: Jennie Nyman
- Optometry: Pia Mäkelä
- Osteopathy: Sandra Rinne
- Physiotherapy: Tiina Karihtala
- Podiatry: Elina Hurtta (degree programme is not able to participate in 2016 due to overlapping Enpodhe conference)
- Prosthetics and Orthotics: Toni Nisula
- Social Services: Mai Salmenkangas
Accommodation options
Helsinki is a relatively small capital city and the public transportation system is excellent, so there are hundreds of accommodation options to choose from during your stay. To help you first check out the hotels that are closest to Metropolia campuses and choose the one that matches your preferences, we have compiled the enclosed list for you.
The prices in a single room in the capital region are often from 70 € up to 170 € euros per night. The rate of each hotel varies and depends on the availability and the demand for each period of time. You will find more information about the available housing options on the Visit Helsinki website or at hotel booking services sites.
Please e-mail the hotel directly for reservations.
Arrival to Helsinki
The nearest airport is the Helsinki Airport, which has good connections to all the European capitals and to the USA and Asia. The airport is 20 kilometres away from the city centre of Helsinki, and the public transport system provides two connections: the trainride takes about 40 minutes and the busride takes about 50 minutes.
- Ring Rail Line trains I and P between Helsinki Airport and Helsinki Central Railway Station. Train runs every 10 minutes during daytime.
- The local bus number 615 between Helsinki Airport and Helsinki Central Railway Station. The bus leaves from right outside the arrival terminals. .
A regional ticket is required for journeys from Helsinki to the airport and vice versa. Purchase your ticket from a ticket machine or conductor. A night fare is charged 2am-4.30am.
Journey Planner will find you the best the public transportation connections in Helsinki region.
There are also Finnair shuttle buses between Helsinki Airport and Helsinki Central Railway Station. The Finnair shuttle bus is slightly more expensive than the local bus.
There are also taxis available at the airport, including some special Airport Taxis or Yellow Taxis, which have cheaper rates for groups of clients going in the same direction.
Apart from flying, you can also arrive in Helsinki by sea from Sweden, Estonia, Germany and Poland. The ferry options include e.g. Viking Line, Tallink Silja and Finnlines.
Erasmus+ and other official documents
Official documents such as Erasmus+ Mobility Agreements and visa invitations are issued and signed by International Coordinators Eija Tamminen eija.tamminen@metropolia.fi (Well-being programmes) or Anna-Liisa Auramo anna-liisa.auramo@metropolia.fi (Culture programmes) upon request.
Other practical information
- Helsinki in a nutshell (sights, events, restaurants, shops...)
- Public transportation schedules and tips for buying the single tickets
- Weather forecasts for Helsinki
Welcome to Metropolia!
