Haaga-Helia University, Finland, Student Exchange Program Fall 2026

• Autumn Semester 2026 (August – December 2026)

General Information

• Host University: Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences
• Country: Finland
• Mobility Type: Exchange
• Tuition Fee: Waived
• Language of Instruction: English

English Language Requirement

Students are required to have a minimum B2 level of English proficiency. Proof of English competence may include:

• An official English language certificate (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent), or
• A confirmation letter issued by an English lecturer at the home university

Academic Calendar and Orientation

• Autumn Semester (including exams):
  17 August – 11 December 2026
• Mandatory Orientation (on campus):
  12 – 14 August 2026

Participation in the orientation programme is mandatory for all exchange students.

Study Level and Course Information

• Bachelor Level
  Exchange students may enroll in Bachelor-level courses taught in English.
• Master Level
  Enrollment in Master-level courses is only permitted for students from partner institutions with a valid Master-level exchange agreement with Haaga-Helia.
  Master-level courses are generally scheduled online or in the evenings.

Campus Information

Haaga-Helia operates several campuses. Students must indicate their preferred campus during the nomination process.

Helsinki Campus

• Business-related and associated study programmes
• Located in Helsinki

Porvoo Campus (approximately 60 km from Helsinki)

• Specialisation courses in:
  • Sustainable Tourism
  • Digital Business
  • Aviation Business
• Accommodation costs are generally more affordable than in Helsinki

Accommodation and Living Costs

Haaga-Helia provides access to affordable student housing. Living expenses vary depending on the campus location, with Porvoo offering comparatively lower accommodation costs.

Further information on housing and student life is available through Haaga-Helia’s official website and social media channels.

• Incoming exchange information
• Affordable student housing available

Eligibility:

• ITS Undergraduate (S1) Students from Batch 2023 and 2024
• ITS Master’s (S2) Students who have completed at least one semester

Required Documents:

1. CV (Max. 2 pages)
2. English-translated University Transcript (GPA ≥2.75/4.0)
3. Passport Copy (Valid for at least one year from Jan 2022)
4. English Proficiency Test Score: TOEFL/EFL/TEFL minimum B2 level (TOEFL prediction accepted; screenshot from UPT Bahasa NOT accepted)
5. Motivation Letter (Max. 2 pages)
6. Statement Letter (Download Here)
7. Learning Agreement (ITS Version) (Download Here)
   • Must be signed by the applicant & advisor/Head of Department
   • Institutional Coordinator section may be left blank
8. Certificate of Enrollment
9. Certificate of GCW Non-Degree (Min. Grade C) or GCW Non-Degree Test Score ≥80
10. Parental Statement Letter (in Bahasa) confirming financial and mental support. No specific format required.

 Incomplete applications will NOT be processed.

Application Submission:

• Submit your application via: ITS Study Abroad Form
• All documents must be in PDF format and combined into a single .zip/.rar file
• After submission, send a confirmation email to studyabroad@its.ac.id with the subject: “Confirmation Study Abroad Application_HH_NAME_NRP”
• Deadline: 13 April 2026 (09:00 WIB)
• Interview Date: 14 April 2026

For inquiries, contact Mr. Ade at studyabroad@its.ac.id with the subject: “ASK_HH”