Professional know-how International networking Active partnership Spirit of entrepreneurship

Suomi - Finland 7th largest country in Europe Surface: km2 10 % of the area is water ( lakes) 68 % of the area is forest, mainly pine and spruce 6 % is cultivated land with barley and oats as the main crops Population of 5.3 million people Population density of 17 inhabitants / km2 Life expectancy for men 75.8 and women 82.8 years HK

Two official languages: Finnish (92 %) and Swedish (5.5%) Main religion: Evangelic-Lutheran (83%) Independent republic since December 6th 1917 President: Ms Tarja Halonen, Member of the European Union (EU) since 1995 History: autonomous Grand Duchy within the Russian Empire; before that a part of the Kingdom of Sweden since the 13th century Suomi - Finland HK

Average household size 2.1 persons, 1.7 children / mother 84.4% of women aged are employed outside home Unemployment rate about 9 % 83.4% are urban-dwellers 33.2% of the population aged 25 to 64 have university or other tertiary qualifications (the highest percentage in the EU countries) 77% of Finnish households own a personal computer and 75% an Internet connection 99% of households have cell phones Suomi - Finland HK

The 200 members of Parliament are elected for four-year terms (year 2007): - Finnish Centre 51 (seats) - National Coalition Party 50 - Social Democratic Party 45 - Left Alliance 17 - Greens 15 - Swedish People ’ s Party 9 - Christian Democratic Party 7 - True Finns 5 - Å land 1 Suomi - Finland HK

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South Ostrobothnia The Region of South Ostrobothnia is situated in the Province of Western Finland Population: Land area: km² Distances: Seinäjoki - Helsinki 357 km: by airplane 50 min by train 2 h 40 min Helsinki HK

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City of Seinäjoki The heart of South Ostrobothnia, which is a province with a population of about A modern town with about (2009) inhabitants Town of entrepreneurship, services, educational institutions and youthful image Offers many cultural and outdoor activities Famous for its Cultural Centre designed by the world-famous architect Alvar Aalto HK

Tangomarkkinat – Seinäjoki Tango Festival HK

The Education System of Finland HK

Higher education in Finland The aim is that % of young people will have a higher degree Higher education in Finland is provided by 18 universities and 26 Universities of Applied Sciences More information about education in Finland: and HK

Universities of Applied Sciences in Finland Education emphasises close contacts with business, industry and services, especially at the regional level Institutions undertake research and development with an applied and practical emphasis Studies are organised into degree programmes, which are confirmed by the Ministry of Education Extend of a degree programme is measured in ECTS credits (1 credit = 26 hours work, Academic Year = 60 ECTS credits) HK

Universities of Applied Sciences in Finland Extent of an undergraduate degree programme (Bachelor ’ s degree) is 210 or 240 ECTS credits, which takes about years, since the academic year is about 60 ECTS credits Extent of a postgraduate degree programme (Master ’ s degree) is ECTS credits, which is 1,5-2 years of full time studies There aren ’ t any tuition fees for the students A degree programme consists of: –Basic studies –Professional studies and advanced professional studies –Practical studies including on-the-job training period –Bachelor ’ s thesis / Master ’ s thesis HK

Organization of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences 20 municipalities HK

Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences Run by a joint authority of municipalities 20 Bachelor Degree Programmes and 7 Master ’ s Degree Programmes Five faculties situated in 6 different cities or towns (Sein ä joki, Ilmajoki, Ä ht ä ri, Kauhava, Kauhajoki and Jurva ) About 4600 full time students About 700 graduates every year About 200 academic staff members, totally about 450 staff members ECTS crediting system and DS are in use About 20 % of the applicants are admitted annually International auditing in 2009 HK

Location of the schools Business School, Seinäjoki, Kauhava, Kauhajoki School of Agriculture and Forestry, Ilmajoki and Ähtäri School of Culture and Design, Seinäjoki & Jurva School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki School of Technology, Seinäjoki HK

Faculties of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences Business School (Seinäjoki, Kauhava and Kauhajoki) –1400 students –60 academic staff –Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), –Bachelor of Tourism, Catering and Institutional Management –Master of Business Administration (MBA) –Bachelor Degree Programmes: Business Management SME Business Management Hospitality Management International Business (in English) –Master Degree Programmes: Entrepreneurship and Business Competence International Business Management (in English) HK

Faculties of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences School of Agriculture and Forestry (Ilmajoki and Ähtäri) –600 students –30 academic staff –Bachelor of Agriculture, Forestry Engineer/ Bachelor of Forestry, Master of Natural Resources –Bachelor Degree Programmes: Agriculture and Rural Enterprises Forestry –Master Degree Programme: Development of Agriculture and Rural Enterprises HK

Faculties of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences School of Culture and Design (Jurva and Seinäjoki) –420 students –20 academic staff –Bachelor of Culture and Arts, –Bachelor of Business Administration –Bachelor Degree Programmes: Design Conservation Cultural Management Library and Information Services HK

Faculties of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences School of Health Care and Social Work (Seinäjoki) –900 students –50 academic staff –Bachelor of Health Care, Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Health Care and Social Services, Master of Social Services –Bachelor Degree Programmes: Physiotherapy Nursing (in Finnish and in English) Social Work Health Care and Social Services/Elderly Care –Master Degree Programme: Social Work Development and Management of Health Care and Social Services HK

Faculties of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences School of Technology (Seinäjoki) –1300 students –50 academic staff –Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration –Bachelor Degree Programmes: - Automation Technology - Business Information Technology - Construction Engineering - Food Processing and Biotechnology - Information Technology - Mechanical and Production Engineering –Master Degree Programmes: - Managing Technology Competence - Construction Engineering HK

Research and Development in the fields of 1) Intelligent and smart systems and logistics 2) Developing innovative public services in health care 3) Culture and experience production 4) Food processing and food technology 5) Bioenergy HK

International activities of Seinäjoki UAS 147 partner HEIs in Europe and 33 in other continents (Asia, America, Africa, Australia) all together in 44 different countries Half of the students study abroad, one fifth of the students study abroad over 3 months period - average study period is 5 months 350 international students in % of academic staff has an exchange period abroad yearly 3 % of students are international degree students (30% from Asia) Two bachelor degree programmes (BBA, Nursing) and one master programme (International Business Management) are totally taught in English About 10 one-semester programmes taught in English HK

International activities of Seinäjoki UAS Yearly around international research and development projects with working life and other partners. About 50 % of the international projects get financing from the European Union programmes An international conference and 2-3 international seminars are hosted yearly Seinäjoki UAS has been awarded three times for it’s international activities by the Ministry of Education HK

Student Union SAMO SAMO, the student union of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences, is an association established and run by the students. The union’s diverse objectives range from monitoring the standard of instruction and networking with the Finnish Government to organising student parties and other leisure time activities. A special social programme is available for exchange students. See for further information. HK

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