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Additional information and services

There are many helpful services and opportunities for international newcomers provided across the Helsinki capital region.

While all of these are not provided directly at International House Helsinki, you can learn more about them and how to access them for your benefit.

What to expect

On this page, you can find relevant links to additional information and services for international newcomers in the Helsinki capital region.

You can learn about:

  • Official integration services provided by the cities of Helsinki, Espoo, and Vantaa
  • Helpful information for international students arriving to study in the Helsinki capital region
  • How to find language courses to study the local languages, Finnish and Swedish.

Information and services for international newcomers

  • Guides and resources

    International House Helsinki (IHH) has easy guides for international newcomers to help you settle into your new home.

  • The Newcomer's Checklist

    The Newcomer’s Checklist guides you through the necessary steps you need to take with authority services when relocating to Finland.

  • City services for newcomers

    Find information about municipal services the cities of Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa provide for their new international residents.

  • Information for international students

    If you have moved to the Helsinki capital region to study, this page offers reliable information for international students – from arrival guidance to everyday advice.

  • Language courses

    Find courses to study Finnish and Swedish through a language course search.