Erasmus Student Mobility

Welcome to study with us!

We receive around 100 Erasmus exchange students from our partner colleges abroad annually. The average length of a mobility period varies between 2 to 12 weeks. You can attend a study module or carry out your work-based learning period at a local workplace. 

We do not charge tuition from the students of our partner schools. In order to participate in a school-based training program or work-based learning with us, your college must either

• have an agreement with Savo Consortium for Education or
• be a participant in one of our partner networks, such as EMEU, Sotenet, Eurocom Smart, Automobility or Xarxa.

How to apply for Erasmus mobility

Step 1
Discuss your plans and wishes with your college’s international coordinator. Your international coordinator will contact us. We prefer that your mobility period takes place between August and May. We recommend that your English skills are at least on a basic level (A2).

Step 2
Prepare your Europass CV and motivation letter. In the motivation letter it is important to highlight your current skills and competences. Your international coordinator will send us these documents.

Step 3 
Describe your wishes regarding the mobility period. What kind of work interests you? When do you wish to start your mobility period? What do you want to learn during mobility? Your international coordinator will inform us on your wishes.

Step 4 
We will start making arrangements regarding your mobility. Your international coordinator will keep you informed during the process.

Arriving

If you arrive to Finland by plane, your flight will arrive at the Helsinki airport. From there you can take a continuation flight to Rissala airport, which is located in Siilinjärvi in North Savo.

You can also travel to North Savo by train or bus. To travel here by train, take a commuter train from Helsinki airport to Tikkurila railway station and board a train there.

If you wish to travel by bus, you can board the bus either at the Helsinki airport or in Helsinki city center. Remember to purchase your tickets at the station or online before boarding:

• Purchase train tickets at VR website.
• Purchase bus tickets at Matkahuolto website or Onnibus website.

Whether you arrive to Kuopio, Iisalmi or Varkaus, your contact person will provide you with the information on how to get to your place of accommodation.

Accommodation

You will need accommodation during your stay in Finland. Your contact person will help you to find a place to stay. Our options for accommodation are listed below.

Guidelines

• In Finland we appreciate punctuality. It is important to be on time at class or at the workplace during your mobility period.
• Please respect the rules of the school and/or the workplace.
• Alcohol is strictly forbidden for people under 18 years old. Alcohol is completely forbidden at school and workplaces.
• Important facts about Finland, the Finnish way of life, Finnish mentality, Finnish working life and education at the FinVET website.
• Finnish people understand and speak English quite well. If you want to learn some basic Finnish phrases, you can visit the SpeakLanguages website.