Study in Finland

A Nordic member of EU

Education form the top of the world o Most stable country in the world (Failed States Index 2015) o Among the least corrupted countries in the world (Corruption Perceptions Index, 2014) o Plus Finland is among the top: Innovate countries (Global Innovation Index, 2014) Countries for quality of life (Eurostat, 2014) Peaceful countries (Global Peace Index, 2014) o Most efficient education system in the world (The Efficiency Index 2014)

A country of contrasts: cool and warm

High-end technology and pure nature

Modern and traditional

A country with high standards o A peaceful and well-organised society o Good and effective education system o Affordable higher education o Modern facilities and well-trimmed student services o Education highly valued

The Finnish Education system

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Universities o Close connection between studies and research, students and researchers o 14 universities 6,5% of all full-degree students are internationals (year 2014) o Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees (3+2+4 years) o Universities are mostly state-funded o ECTS credit system fully adopted

Polytechnics / Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS) o Professionally-oriented education tailored to the needs of the labour market o 24 polytechnics (UAS) 7% of all full-degree students are internationals (year 2014) o Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees (3.5 – 4 ; years) Relevant work experience required for UAS-MA programmes o UASs are municipal or private institutions, mostly state-funded o ECTS credit system fully adopted

o Over 400 study programmes taught in English 81 Bachelor, 295 Master and 66 Doctoral programmes (2015) o Courses ranging from short-term programmes (exchange, visiting student) to full scale degree programmes o An excellent choice of subjects spanning from high-tech know-how through to fine arts o Internationally acclaimed expertise in many areas e.g. ICT, bio- technology, forestry and environmental sciences, architecture, and design Study in English!

... and you get along everywhere in English

How to make your way to Finland? o Exchange studies Many opportunities available from bilateral agreements to multinational programmes o Degree studies (BA and MA) Inform yourself about all degree programmes and admission criteria on o Postgraduate studies (PhD) Scholarship options exist for PhD students and researches

Funding and other practicalities o Currently no tuition fees are charged on BA, MA and PhD studies Study fees are included in the new governmental programme, details however haven’t been made public o Living costs approx euros per month o A bank deposit of euros per year and health insurance are required for non EU/EEA-citizens when applying for a residence permit o At universities a student union membership fee around euros

Your steps to Finland 1. Find the right programme 2. Check the entry requirements 3. Check how and when to apply 4. Plan your finances 5. Visas and student residence permit 6. Student accommodation and other practical issues

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