About the service
International Student Peer Advice (ISPA) is a seasonal service given by international student advisors to international degree students in Aalto University. In 2026, ISPA is available until the end of October.
The advisors themselves are international Aalto students and they offer their guidance and peer support with questions regarding:
- practicalities after admission (tuition fees and scholarships, residence permits, health and insurance, housing etc.)
- practicalities after moving to Finland (registering with the authorities, local transportation, student healthcare etc.)
- other topics related to living and studying in Finland.
All kinds of questions are welcomed, while ensuring that students have access to the right information and support services.
Contact information and opening hours
The ISPA service point is located in the Undergraduate centre, room Y199a (same room as student service point Starting Point).
You can also reach the advisors by email: int-studentadvice@aalto.fi
Service point opening hours:
| Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
| 12:15-15:00 |
12:15-15:00 |
12:15-15:00 |
12:15-15:00 |
Exceptions to opening hours:
6.4.2026 - service point closed
14.5.2026 - service point closed
Advice on Zoom
On Zoom you can get international student advisors' help and advice with similar things as at the service point.
The Zoom sessions are conducted during office hours (8-17 Finnish local time) as per mutual availability. Book your session by emailing int-studentadvice@aalto.fi, and mention the topic you would like to discuss during the session.