Congratulations on becoming a student at Novia University of Applied Sciences! You have probably already read the General information for new students in Novia UAS. Welcome to Raseborg!

Pick-Up Service in Autumn 2024

Novia UAS organizes pick-up service for new International Degree students arriving from abroad in Autumn 2024.

More info here.

Study Start 2024 for Bachelor Degree Programmes

Bachelor of Natural Resources, Sustainable Coastal Management

Information about the study start will be published here later in spring 2024. 

When you arrive our student tutors will meet you and guide you. During the first week of your studies you will get all the information that you need to start your courses. Please plan to attend on-site already during the first week. As we have a lot of fieldwork from the start of the studies we do NOT offer online studies. If you are not given a residence permit in time you can consider postponing the study start. Please be in contact with the head of the degree programme, see contact details below. More information regarding this can be found here: https://www.novia.fi/en/study/information-for-new-students/information-for-students-whose-residence-permit-is-delayed

Your schedule will be published here later in spring 2024. When you have activated your Novia account (see below) you can find the schedule on the intranet (intra.novia.fi) in the "Peppi Students webservice". You can also download the Tuudo app from Google Play or App Store, log in with your novia credentials, and find the schedule there. If you need help with accessing the schedule, wait and we will show you how to do it on August 28th.

Activate your IT account: Information about the account activation will be sent to your private e-mail (the e-mail address used when you applied). Check your spam folder as well! Using the same login, you will get an introduction to studies at Novia UAS using the following guide, introduction to studies guide.

Read more on the Bachelor Degree Programme website.

Study Start 2024 for Master's Degree Programmes

Master of Natural Resources, Natural Resource Management

Information about the study start will be published later in spring 2024.

Your schedule will be published later in spring 2024 and can then be found in Peppi Student Desktop. Download Tuudo, the Study Application for your phone!

Activate your IT account: Information about the account activation will be sent to your private e-mail (the e-mail address used when you applied). Check your spam folder as well! Using the same login, you will get an introduction to studies at Novia using the same login, you will get an introduction to studies at Novia UAS using the following guide, introduction to studies guide.

Read more on the Master Degree Programme website.

Master of Engineering, Structural Engineering

The studies will start on Wednesday 28th of August 2024 at 15.00-18.00 (Finnish time) online at Webex: https://novia.webex.com/join/towe.andersson Participation is mandatory

Detailed schedule of the studies on the academic year 2024-2025 is found here. The courses are carried out primarily as online studies i.e., lectures tied to time but not to place. Students are expected to participate in all the online lectures to be able to pass the courses.

Lessons are primarily one weekday afternoon a week (usually Wednesdays at 15: 00-18: 00). During each semester possibly 1-2 days will be arranged as lectures at Campus or site visits, with students participating on site. Additional to lectures, students shall be prepared to work with their studies for approximately 10 hours a week.

Technical requirements: Students need a computer with dual screens, good internet connection, web cam and headset, to be able to study in this degree programme. We strive for an interactive and positive learning environment where all participants have contact and contribute to learning. We all have our webcams activated at all times during the lectures.

Activate your IT account: Information about the account activation will be sent to your private e-mail (the e-mail address used when you applied). Check your spam folder as well!

Introduction to studies: Using the same login, you will get an introduction to studies at Novia UAS using the following guide: Introduction to Studies guide.

Read more on the Master Degree Programme website.

Campus Information

Accommodation

Novia UAS does not offer student accommodation. Students are expected to arrange their own living before their arrival in Finland/or place of study. Apply for student living as soon as possible after receiving your decision on student admission to ensure that you have a place to stay. A useful site to find apartments is for instance on Facebook "Raseborgs bostadsmarknad".

How to get to Campus Raseborg?

Campus Raseborg is situated at Raseborgsvägen 9 in Ekenäs (Raaseporintie 9 in Tammisaari). If you arrive by car, you will find the parking lot in front of the main building. You can also take the train or the bus. The train station is a 10 minutes walk from campus and the bus stop is almost opposite of the main building.

More information:
Travel by train
Travel by bus

Bring Your Own Device Practice (BYOD)

Although there are computer classrooms on campus, as a student you are encouraged to get a laptop computer for your studies.

You should choose a laptop computer that can run office programs. The laptop computer should have an internet connection and a webcam, so that if necessary, you can participate in distance learning with your own video and audio. The computers are usually connected via Novia's wireless network, and it's good if they last a few hours on a single charge.

For normal use, Windows 11 with at least 8GB of memory is recommended.

In courses that require heavier software or special equipment, we use our computer classrooms or cloud services. Our aim is to use, when possible, programs available as free versions.

At the start of the study, you will get instructions on how to get free access to Microsoft Office 365, as well as how to install Microsoft Security Essentials antivirus software. Digital material is stored on OneDrive for Business, where you can share it with other students and teachers.

Within certain limits, Linux and Apple MacOS can also be used. To run certain programs, these operating systems require virtualization software with which to run Windows virtually. This virtualization software may have an additional cost and requires some technical knowledge to install and administer.

Chromebook or Windows 11 SE devices are not suitable for study use on Novia.

Your Novia account is automatically created when you are admitted to Novia and information on how to use it will be sent to your private email address. To use your Novia account go to the Novia Self Service Portal via this link and follow the instructions. If you cannot identify yourself at the Novia Self Service Portal with Finnish bank codes or mobile certificates, please visit Student Services at your Novia campus for further instructions.

Membership in the Student Union, Novium

As a member of the Student Union of Novia UAS, Novium, you can enjoy many benefits during your years of studying. For instance you'll get a calendar for free, cheaper entrance fees at events and legal advising for free. The membership fee is only 10 euro per academic year. The student card from the student union gives you discount on train and bus tickets and on student lunch (in student restaurants).