This page is for new students in the International Business programme.

The introduction days are arranged on 24 August 2026 for students who have just moved to Finland and on 25–28 August 2026 for all new students. Please find the schedule below. Small changes in the program might occur. 

International Business, Introduction Week 2026

Monday, 24 August
  • Rector´s greeting
    Time: 9.00-9.15
    Room: Small Auditorium (F249)
  • Practical information about the start of studies
    Time: 9.15-10.00
    Room: Small Auditorium (F249)
  • Life and studies in Finland & cultural adaptation
    Time: 10.15-11.30
    Room: Small Auditorium (F249)
  • Tuition fees and scholarships & Information about submission of original certificates
    Time: 11.45-12.00
    Room: Small Auditorium (F249)
  • Lunch
    Time: 12.00-13.00
  • It-dropin, stamping of meal subsidy cards and HSL certificates, submission of original certificates
    Time: 13.00-14.30
    Room: Pacius (It-dropin), Big Square (stamping and mingle), Info desk (key app)
Tuesday, 25 August
  • Welcome to International Business - Presentation of the degree programme
    Time: 9.00-9.45
    Room: A304-306
  • Session with the Study Counsellor
    Time: 10.00-11.15
    Room: E383
  • This is Arcada & ASK
    Time: 11.15-12.00
    Room: Big Auditorium (F143)
  • Lunch
    Time: 12-00-13.00
  • Student Association HanSe presentation
    Time: 13.00-13.30
    Room: A304-306
  • Campus Tour
    Time: 13.30-14.00
Wednesday, 26 August
  • Support in Studies & Library Services
    Time: 9.00-10.00
    Room: Big Auditorium (F143)
  • Digital Tools
    Time: 10.15-11.15
    Room: E383
  • Lunch
    Time: 11.15-12.15
  • Amazing Business Race
    Time: 12.15-15.00
    Room: Big Auditorium (F143) start 12.15, outdoor 12.45-15.
Thursday, 27 August
  • Information about language studies
    Time: 10.15-11.15
    Room: Big Auditorium (F143)
  • Lunch
    Time: 11.15-12.15
  • Introduction to Business Administration - course intro 
    Time: 12.15-13.45
    Room: A409
  • Information about practical training
    Time: 14.00-15.00
    Room: A409
Friday, 28 August
  • Business Mathematics and Statistics - course intro
    Time: 10.15-11.45
    Room: A304-306
  • Lunch
    Time: 11.45-12.45
  • Technology and Learning - course intro
    Time: 12.45-14.15
    Room: Big Auditorium (F143)