This guide provides information on where and how to find services available for international students living in the Helsinki metropolitan region. It is mostly aimed at degree students and personnel working with them, but much of the information also applies to short-term students. The aim is to provide useful information and advice for all international students in their effort to integrate into Finnish society. 

The guide is provided by Helsinki Education and Research Area (HERA). HERA is an unique consortium of higher education institutions (7 universities and 8 universities of applied sciences) in the Helsinki metropolitan region, Finland. HERA International develops services targeted to international students and personnel and enhances internationalisation of higher education institutions in the Helsinki metropolitan area. More information: http://www.hera.fi/

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