Services for Foreign Students

Tutoring

JAMK and Student Union JAMKO provide tutoring for all degree and exchange students of JAMK. The fellow-students trained for the task help the new students in matters concerning studies and student support services. They also provide guidance in practical matters, e.g. housing, permits and getting adjusted to a new culture and country.

Orientation

Orientation for international students is offered at the beginning of each semester and it provides a lot of useful information on staying in Finland and studying at JAMK. The orientation for exchange students in the spring semester 2012 will take place on 9 and 10 January. Please see the schedule here. All the international students are expected to take part in the orientation as it is designed to help them get started with their studies as smoothly as possible. For more details, please contact the International Services.

Friend Family Programme

The International Services of JAMK coordinates a Finnish Friend Family programme for our international students and Finnish families. Students staying in Finland for a semester or longer can participate in the programme, which will help them know more about the Finnish culture and way of life through a local friend or family.

The student fills in the application form (student form for Friend Family Programme) and return it to the International Services (friendfamily@jamk.fi). We need this information in order to match each student with the most suitable friend or family.

Survival Kit

Those exchange students who do not want to bring their own linen and kitchen utensils can borrow so called “Survival Kits”: packages with basic kitchenware, a blanket, a pillow and sheets. Student Union of JAMK JAMKO is in charge of Survival Kits. Please check information on Survival Kits.

In order to get a Survival Kit the student should fill in a Survival Kit Form given by a tutor upon arrival. A partly refundable deposit of 75 euros has to be paid at that time. Part of this deposit will be paid back if the borrowed items are returned clean and in good condition.

Further information

Student Union of JAMK JAMKO
Contact International Services