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Please see the guidance for foreign nationals planning to travel to Finland here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Vicente Serra<\/sup><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Details of accessibility by public transport:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kuopio is located in North Savo County, in the heart of Finland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Air Travel<\/strong>: Numerous European flights arrive in Helsinki, with convenient connecting flights available to Kuopio. More information available here: finnair.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rail Travel<\/strong>: You can travel by train from Helsinki to Kuopio, offering a scenic and comfortable journey through Finland. More information available here: vr.fi\/en<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bus travel:<\/strong> Alternatively, you can travel by bus from Helsinki to Kuopio. More information available here: matkahuolto.fi\/en<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campus location<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The campus is located approximately 2 km from the city center of Kuopio. It is easily accessible by local buses or taxis. The public transportation network ensures that visitors can reach the campus with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address:<\/strong> Yliopistonranta 8 E, 70210 Kuopio, Snellmania Campus Building<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kuopio region public transport:<\/strong> Vilkku | Kuopio region public transport<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: UEF<\/sup><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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