Info on costs

The costs of the program depend on the number of days in Rovaniemi and excursions chosen. Please note that these costs are estimates based on currently available information and are subject to change.

Tuition fee

There are no tuition costs for students enrolling in the program through the University of Lapland. There are separate participation fees for optional excursions.

Travel visas

Students accepted into the program who need a visa to enter Finland can request a letter confirming their acceptance. When making this request, please provide a mailing and an e-mail address where the letter should be sent. Students from countries requiring visas are urged to apply early as the visa process can be quite lengthy.

Hostel Café Koti

Address: Valtakatu 21

http://hostelcafekoti.fi/

Hostel Café Koti is situated in the city center and approx. 1,5 km from the university. Rooms have their own bathrooms. Bed linens and towel are included. Free Wi-Fi is available. There is an equipped kitchen, a cozy relaxing area with TV and a Finnish sauna at guests use. There are also 3 dorms in the hostel. Dorms are suitable for 10 persons each. 

Summer School participants get a 10 % discount with the code summerschool20 when they book their accommodation from the hostel web site. The prices are subject to change.

Rates:

STANDARD TWIN ROOM 73 € incl. breakfast

SUPERIOR TWIN ROOM 87 € incl. breakfast

BED IN 10 BED DORM 27 €

 

 

Hotel Rudolf

Address: Koskikatu 41-43

http://www.santashotels.fi/en/hotelrudolf

Hotel Rudolf is situated 600m from the city center and approx. 2 km from the university (30 minutes’ walk). The rooms are equipped with TV, bathroom with shower, bath and bed linens and free Wi-Fi. Students share a kitchenette which comprises of a two-ring-hob, kettle, coffee machine, washing up basin and a small fridge.

Prices:

45€ / night Standard Single

59€ / night Standard Twin

89€ / night Standard Triple (3 beds)  

Breakfast 12 €

The prices are valid until 28.4.2020 with the code SUMMERSCHOOL2020. Depending on the availability, bookings can be made after this date. Extra nights outside the Summer School Program days can be booked with the same price depending on the availability. Please check the general terms and conditions from the hostel.  

 

 

Other accommodation options in Rovaniemi

www.guesthouseborealis.com
www.booking.com
www.airbnb.com
www.couchsurfing.com

Excursion to Utsjoki

Time and duration: Wednesday - Friday 27.-29.5.2020 (3 days)
Group size: max. 50
Price: to be updated.
Accommodation in Utsjoki is at Kevo, at subarctic research station. Participants will live in shared cabins and rooms. Rooms are for 2 persons and cabins for 3-5 persons. The accommodation facilities are very basic, but adequate. Departure from Rovaniemi is on Wednesday at 7:00 am. Arrival back in Rovaniemi is on Friday at 19:00 pm.

Excursion to Helsinki

Time and duration: Saturday- Wednesday 30.5.- 3.6.2020 (5 days)
Group size: max. 30
Prices: to be updated. Participants are responsible for the cost of their own transportation (railway/flight ticket from Rovaniemi to Helsinki), accommodation, meals, public transportation, tickets or fees.

We recommend accommodation in Hostel Both. The participants will book their accommodation directly with the hostel. Accommodation includes bed linen and a towel, morning sauna and swimming. Breakfast is not included. If you wish to participate in the excursion to Helsinki, please note it in the section of your application.