Mikkeli University of Applied Sciences in Brief  4500 students in the towns of Mikkeli, Pieksämäki and Savonlinna  8 fields of study  Almost 800 undergraduate students and 400 adults start their studies yearly  800 graduates per year, 80 % of which will find employment immediately upon graduation  430 employees

Mikkeli University of Applied Sciences (MUAS) in Brief  Mikkeli University of Applied Sciences Joint Authority as governing body until (Municipalities of Mikkeli, Savonlinna, Pieksämäki)  From the beginning of 2009 administrated by Mikkeli University of Applied Sciences Ltd.  Annual turnover EUR 40 Million, of which the share of projects EUR 10 Million  MUAS started on 1992 and was granted the permanent status on 1997  Erkki Karppanen as President

High Quality  Quality assurance system of MUAS passed the audit made by The Finnish Higher Education Evaluation Council (FINHEEC) in 2006  Diploma Supplement Label awarded by Council of Europe  Finnish Ministry of Education has rewarded MUAS 12 times for its international activities, quality work, research & development, relations with working life and ability for regeneration  MUAS belongs to the alliance of universities in Southeast Finland (together with South Karelia UAS, Kymenlaakso UAS and Lappeenranta University of Technology)

Campus in Three Towns Mikkeli  Main Campus  Campus of Social Work and Health Care  Campus of Culture and Youth Work Savonlinna  Savonniemi Campus Pieksämäki  Nikkarila Campus

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Education for Everyone  Bachelor’s degree  Extent ECTS credits  Time of taking degree 3,5–4 years  22 degree programmes  Master’s degree  Extent ECTS credits  Time of taking degree 1,5-2 years  7 degree programmes  Adult education complementing the degree  Specialisation studies  Open studies  International summer term in English

Education in English  Undergraduate Degree Programme (Mikkeli)  Business Management (BBA); 210 ECTS, 3.5 years  Environmental Engineering (BEng) 240, 4 years  Double Degree Programme in Information Technology (BEng.); based on agreement with Beijing University of Technology  Double Degree Programme in Building Services Engineering (BEng.); based on agreement with St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering  International Summer Term (Mikkeli)  Undergraduate level intensive modules of 5 ECTS (3 weeks) in English throughout the summer  Network of four universities of applied sciences   Study Modules for International Students  International Community Nursing/ Community Assessment (Savonlinna)  Tourism Management Studies (Savonlinna)

MUAS International  Over 200 international students from about 30 countries  Over 200 partner universities abroad  Active in international projects in Russia  Represented by subsidiary company (Mikpolis) in St. Petersburg, Russia  Rewarded five times for international activities by The Finnish Ministry of Education

Profiling  MUAS carries out practice-oriented research projects under the following themes:  Material Technology and Design  Built Environment  Food Chain Management and Environmental Safety  Service Business  eServices  Events Management and Leisure Industry  Health and Welfare  Profiling comes visible in education, research, services and other activities  The aim is to be a nation-wide professional in these fields

Main Campus, Mikkeli TeamsManagement BoardStudy Grants Board Degree Committee CAMPUSES Campus of Culture and Youth Work, Mikkeli Campus of Social Work and Health Care, Mikkeli Nikkarila Campus, Pieksämäki Savonniemi Campus, Savonlinna Student Services YTI Services Library and Information Services International Services Administration Centre MUAS Ltd. Administrative Board Board of Audit SUPPORT SERVICES Board | Rector/President Mikkeli University of Applied Sciences | Operating Organisation 2008 IT Services

Bachelor Level, Master Level Youth education leading to a bachelor`s degree: Public Health Nursing, 240 ECTS, Nursing, 210 ECTS Adult education leading to a degree Nursing, 210 ECTS Physiotherapy, 210 ECTS Education leading to polytechnic master`s degree; Development and Management of Social Services and Health Care, 90 ECTS

Something more: Specialisation studies: Wound Management, Psychiatric Nursing, Elderly Care Etc. Open University of Applied Sciences Extension Studies / Further Education

Degree Programme in Nursing, Nursing Degree Programme in Physiotherapy 210 ECTS  BASIC STUDIES, 35 ECTS  COMPULSORY PROFESSIONAL STUDIES, 55 ECTS  OPTIONAL PROFESSIONAL STUDIES, 15 ECTS  OPTIONAL STUDIES, 15 ECTS  PRACTICAL TRAINIG 75 ECTS  BACHELOR´S THESIS 15 ECTS

Degree Programme in Nursing, Public Health Nursing, 240 ects  BASIC STUDIES, 35 ECTS  COMPULSORY PROFESSIONAL STUDIES, 70 ECTS  OPTIONAL PROFESSIONAL STUDIES, 15 ECTS  OPTIONAL STUDIES, 20 ECTS  PRACTICAL TRAINIG 85ECTS  BACHELOR´S THESIS 15 ECTS

Elixiiri – the servicecentrum Multidisplinary work  Nursing  Physiotherapy  Social work  Youth work  Culture product The Staff  Nurse and Social Worker  Physiotherapist

WE FOCUS ON Promoting health Preventing diseases Empowering, quiding the client Preventing displacement Social support Maintaining, promoting and rehabilitating the working capacity Multiprofessional teamwork Entrepreneuship Working with thid sector (voluntary organizations) Development- and research work; utilizing evidence based knowledge Developing to be independent, cooperative, critical and responsible staffer

SERVICES Health Education Health Controls Presentations Discussion Groups Helping elderly people and physically handicapped with their daily activities Footcare Childcare Small operations; removing the sutures Woundcare Physiotherapy Project- and development work Councelling in Physical Activity

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