When you start your studies at Rovaniemi University of Applied Sciences (RAMK) you have an excellent opportunity to familiarize yourself with Finnish and Lappish culture, the beautiful city of Rovaniemi and active student life in RAMK. Like any journey it is worthwhile to prepare your stay also in RAMK well in advance and take care of certain things and practicalities.
Before your arrival in Rovaniemi and RAMK it is very important you take care of your possible visa / residence permit issues and insurances. Your permits have to be ready before entering to Finland. It is also essential to have an accommodation ready before the arrival. To have sufficient funds to study and live in Finland, prepare your financial issues well beforehand and plan your stay here properly.
The actual stay in Rovaniemi and especially first weeks are full of things to remember and exciting things to do. We have gathered a short introduction of above mentioned important issues in the following pages. We have included also information on student tutor and other activities which RAMK provides for its international students. These all are for your help and to make your arrival and stay as comfortable as possible.
Please familiarize yourself with the links and guidebooks of Finland, Lapland, Rovaniemi and RAMK mentioned below. Living in Finland -guidebook includes general information about living in our country. Guidebook is provided by CIMO (Centre of International Mobility). Study in Lapland -guidebook contains information which is good to know before and after your arrival in Rovaniemi and our institution.